The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina have delivered spectacular action, and the women’s ice hockey tournament has reached a fever pitch. On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Team Canada squares off against Team Germany in a highly anticipated quarterfinal matchup. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:40 a.m. ET (16:40 CET).
Whether you are cheering from North America or Europe, here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
TV Channels, Streaming Options, and Regional Blackouts Explained
Fans around the world have several ways to watch this crucial elimination game:
- In Canada: The game will be broadcast live on TSN1, with streaming available via TSN.ca, the TSN App, and CBC Gem.
- In the USA: American fans can tune into USA Network or stream the game live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
- In Germany: German supporters can watch their team battle for a semifinal spot on free-to-air channels like ZDF or stream via Eurosport and Discovery+.
Understanding Olympic Regional Blackouts
If you are traveling abroad, you may encounter regional blackouts. Broadcasting rights for the Olympics are sold exclusively by region (e.g., NBC in the USA, CBC/TSN in Canada). If you try to access your home streaming service from a foreign country, you will be geo-blocked. Many fans use a premium Virtual Private Network (VPN) to route their IP address back to their home country to bypass these blackouts legally and securely while traveling.
Olympic History: Team Canada & Team Germany Records & Medals
Historically, these two nations have had vastly different Olympic trajectories. Team Canada is the undisputed powerhouse of women’s hockey. Entering the 2026 quarterfinals, Canada has an all-time Olympic record of roughly 38 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws. They have captured an incredible 5 Olympic Gold medals (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2022) and 2 Silver medals (1998, 2018). Their all-time leading Olympic scorer is the legendary Hayley Wickenheiser, who amassed an astonishing 51 points (18 goals, 33 assists) during her Olympic career.
On the other side of the ice, Team Germany is making their fourth Olympic appearance (2002, 2006, 2014, 2026). They are still hunting for their first-ever Olympic medal in women’s hockey, with their best finish being 5th place in 2006. Their historical Olympic record sits at 7 wins, 10 losses, and 2 draws. Historically, Maritta Becker has been their all-time leading points producer internationally, but 2026 breakout star Laura Kluge just set the German record for most points in a single Olympic tournament.
Key Injuries, Previous Results & My Score Prediction
Amazingly, this quarterfinal marks the very first time Team Canada and Team Germany will meet in an Olympic women’s hockey game.
The biggest storyline heading into the match is the health of Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin. Poulin suffered an awkward knee injury earlier in the preliminary round against Czechia. While she returned to practice on Friday, she is currently listed as day-to-day. Fortunately for Team Germany, they are entering the knockout stage relatively healthy and riding high on the momentum of their group stage.
My personal insight for this paragraph is that even if Poulin sits out or plays limited minutes, the Canadians simply have too much firepower. Team Germany has shown immense heart and structure this tournament, but Team Canada’s blue line and scoring depth from players like Sarah Fillier and Julia Gosling will be overwhelming.
I predict a dominant 5-1 victory for Team Canada to advance them to the semifinals.
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