[OLY] Winter Olympics 2026, Milano/Cortina d'Ampezzo

I'd really like to thank the Peacock network for spoiling the first game result (which was inevitable I guess) on the splash page.

Also I know I know, and having skated myself I know it looks a lot different on the ice but talk about kit clash with USA/SVK.
 
Sheesh, I know it was 15 years ago but I totally forgot (if I was even aware) that Pavol Demitra was in that KHL plane crash that killed the entire team in 2011.
 
pdxKingsFan said:
I'd really like to thank the Peacock network for spoiling the first game result (which was inevitable I guess) on the splash page.

Also I know I know, and having skated myself I know it looks a lot different on the ice but talk about kit clash with USA/SVK.
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Not gonna lie...I have not been a huge fan of the coverage on NBC, and this might largely be due to the fact that I do not have a subscription to Peacock. But, I shouldn't HAVE to switch back and forth between NBC and Peacock in order to watch a full event. I don't know how it was with both hockey games today, but it annoyed me to see 30-minute coverage windows on my TV guide for a lot of the events that were then moved over to Peacock to conclude.

In addition to not having a subscription to Peacock, another (likely) reason for me not being a huge fan is the fact that I like to set my DVR to record stuff (especially the ones that come on during the day, or overnight). Realizing that a lot of the events ONLY received a whopping 30 minutes of coverage, and the rest of the 90 minute recording was something I had very little to no interest in watching was quite annoying, to say the very least.
 
QWERTYLICIOUS said:
Not gonna lie...I have not been a huge fan of the coverage on NBC, and this might largely be due to the fact that I do not have a subscription to Peacock. But, I shouldn't HAVE to switch back and forth between NBC and Peacock in order to watch a full event. I don't know how it was with both hockey games today, but it annoyed me to see 30-minute coverage windows on my TV guide for a lot of the events that were then moved over to Peacock to conclude.

In addition to not having a subscription to Peacock, another (likely) reason for me not being a huge fan is the fact that I like to set my DVR to record stuff (especially the ones that come on during the day, or overnight). Realizing that a lot of the events ONLY received a whopping 30 minutes of coverage, and the rest of the 90 minute recording was something I had very little to no interest in watching was quite annoying, to say the very least.
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It's really great with Peacock which I've had forever but it was even better when they just had it all available on demand as part of a regular cable subscription. The fact that I've had two incredibly busy weeks along with the time difference has made it so I am almost always watching events on demand though and I do feel like the best part of the games is watching the live jump around mode and discovering something neat I'd never have watched otherwise.
 
pdxKingsFan said:
It's really great with Peacock which I've had forever but it was even better when they just had it all available on demand as part of a regular cable subscription. The fact that I've had two incredibly busy weeks along with the time difference has made it so I am almost always watching events on demand though and I do feel like the best part of the games is watching the live jump around mode and discovering something neat I'd never have watched otherwise.
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Don't get me wrong, this is one of my favorite aspects of both the Summer AND Winter Olympics. I absolutely find the greatest joy and form of enjoyment/entertainment when watching those events that aren't predominately featured during primetime coverage. But, I remember a time when those events were shown during the day on other networks (i.e. USA, MSNBC, CNBC), and they were largely shown in their entirety. My DVR used to hate me with a passion those years because I used to go a bit crazy and record so many events!

Not saying that my DVR doesn't hate me these days (especially during the Olympics)...:p:p:p
 
Cant wait to watch men's hockey final for the gold metal this Sunday 5 AM PST on NBC Ch. 3. Saw this prediction and analysis on Sporting News:

USA vs. Canada betting odds​

  • Spread: Canada -1.5
  • Over/under: 5.5
  • Moneyline: Canada -125, United States +105
Canada is a slight favorite in the gold medal game, according to DraftKings, and the over/under for the game is 5.5. By all accounts, this expected to be a close game.

MORE: Complete history of the United States vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics


USA vs. Canada pick, prediction​

The United States and Canada were the two favorites to meet in the gold medal game, and both enter Sunday with perfect 5-0-0 records.

Canada had an impressive preliminary round, winning three straight games by a combined score of 20-3. However, the Canadians faced more difficulty in the knockout stages, winning both the quarterfinal and semifinal by just one goal each. That could be a warning sign when Canada takes on a team as talented as the United States, as both games required comebacks to advance.

The breakout star for Canada has been Macklin Celebrini, the former No. 1 pick and second-year NHL star for the San Jose Sharks. Celebrini has played on the top line with Connor McDavid and is the only player in the Olympics with five goals in the tournament.

It's hard to beat the best on Canada, which features McDavid, Celebrini, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews. When it's crunch time, head coach Jon Cooper leans on these players.

However, the big questions for Canada will be Sidney Crosby's health. The captain left the quarterfinals with an injury, and didn't play in the semifinals on Friday. Crosby is the most experienced player in the Olympics, having scored a golden goal to win the 2010 gold medal, so his loss would be a massive blow.

MORE: How 'Free Bird' became Team USA's goal song

The United States has gotten to the gold medal game in a similar fashion, dominating the preliminary rounds and having an overtime scare against Sweden in the quarterfinals. The difference is that the U.S. had a pretty stress-free win in the semifinals, allowing the team to look ahead to Sunday.

Unsurprisingly, the Tkachuks and the Hughes brothers have been stars for the United States, who have had a more balanced scoring attack throughout. Captain Auston Matthews and Jack Eichel have also been effective, producing six points each.

Where the United States has the biggest advantage is in goal. Connor Hellebuyck is the reigning NHL MVP, and he's played like it following, while Jordan Binnington has been shakier in net for Canada despite playing better than he has in the NHL this year.

Hellebuyck has made 90 saves on 95 shots, allowing just 1.23 goals per game, the best in the Olympics among starters. Binnington's 74 saves on 81 shots is very good himself, but not to the Hellebuyck's level.

When these teams met in the four nations final last year, Binnington outplayed Hellebuyck with one of the best games of his career. This time around, Hellebuyck will return the favor and prove to be the difference between gold and silver.


USA vs. Canada final score prediction
USA 2, Canada 1

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Mr. S£im Citrus said:
... And they still haven't. 😢
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They peaked at the start of the tournament. I know they were probably a long shot coming in, but sad to see how they played in their first 5 games against tough competition only to slide in the back half of the tournament
 
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