The 2026 Olympic Hockey Medal Round is here and Team Canada looks unstoppable.

We break down Canada’s dominance, Connor McDavid’s historic pace, Macklin Celebrini’s breakout, USA’s path to the gold medal game, and every quarterfinal matchup in the Olympic men’s hockey tournament.

Andrew “Hustler” Paterson and Connor Hrabchak preview Canada, USA, Finland, Slovakia and the full playoff bracket — plus betting odds and medal predictions.

-Is this finally McDavid’s Olympic moment?

-Can the Americans spoil a Canada vs USA final?

-Slovakia’s surprise rise

-Finland lurking

-Sweden drama

-Germany leaning on Draisaitl

-Switzerland without Fiala

The elimination games begin now.

Topics

Intro & Medal Round Preview (00:00)

Canada Dominates the Prelim Round (01:00)

McDavid on a Mission (02:00)

Macklin Celebrini Breakout Performance (03:00)

Crosby, Stone & Marner Shutdown Line (05:00)

Josh Morrissey Injury Update (07:30)

USA Overview & Kyle Connor Situation (09:00)

Sweden Drama & Qualification Round Shakeup (11:00)

Finland & Slovakia Earn the Bye (12:30)

Germany vs France Preview & Betting Odds (14:00)

Switzerland vs Italy Preview (17:00)

Czechia vs Denmark Preview (22:00)

Quarterfinal Matchup Projections (25:00)

Gold Medal Outlook & Final Predictions (28:00)

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