Canada is taking on France in men's hockey to conclude preliminary play at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Canada is off to a sparkling start in group play, winning its first two games of the tournament by a combined score of 10-1.

Canada entered Italy as one of the pre-emptive favorites to win the gold medal. The team is stacked with future Hall of Famers - Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon - as well as a core of talented players who were pivotal in helping Canada win the 4 Nations Face-Off last February.

PARIS (AP) — With all eyes on the Milan Cortina Olympics, the organization of the Winter Games in France in four years' time is faltering. Internal tensions have multiplied in recent months, against a backdrop of several resignations,

Follow today's Winter Olympics medal events and results live.

The men's hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 is the first tournament with NHL players since the 2014 Sochi Olympics, will feature all 12 teams playing three preliminary games in their respective groups, then all 12 moving on to a single-elimination playoff that will conclude with the gold medal game Feb. 22.

Here is Team Canada Men's hockey schedule for the 2026 Olympics, including where to watch the games on cable or streaming.

USA TODAY Sports is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Canada vs. France in the 2026 Olympics men's hockey game.