Tage Thompson injury update: Team USA forward's Olympic status vs. Canada

Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press Sat, February 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM UTC

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MILAN — All signs point to Tage Thompson being good to go for the U.S. men's hockey team for the gold medal game.

The forward took part in USA's practice on Feb. 21, and appeared to be in good form.

"Tage skated today and he looked really strong out there," coach Mike Sullivan said.

Thompson blocked a shoot with his foot during USA's semifinal against Slovakia, and, with the Americans leading 4-0 after two periods, was held out of the third period for precautionary reasons. Sullivan said after the game he anticipated Thompson being available for the final game of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

USA faces Canada for the gold medal on Feb. 22 at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

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Thompson's goal in the semifinal gave him three goals and four points in five games.

"He's been great," Quinn Hughes said. "He's a great player and just been fun getting to know him. He's going to be ready to go tomorrow."

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The U.S. men's hockey team matches up against Slovakia in the semifinals of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. View snapshots from the game starting with Zach Werenski (8) of the United States moves the puck up the ice during the first period against Slovakia in a men's ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

When is USA vs Canada gold medal game at 2026 Winter Olympics? -

Date: Sunday, Feb, 22

Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena (Milan)

What time is Olympics gold medal game for men's hockey? -

Time: 8:10 a.m. ET

The United States and Canada will have an 8:10 a.m. ET puck drop in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

How to watch men's hockey gold medal game at 2026 Winter Olympics -

TV channel: NBC

Streaming options: Peacock (digital only) | NBCOlympics.com | NBC Olympics App

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