Canada vs. France live score, updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic men's hockey game
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Canada flexed its muscles in its first two preliminary round games of the Winter Olympics, dominating Czechia and Switzerland by a combined score of 10-1.
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As a result, Canada has already clinched first place in Group A, giving the team a bye and sending it automatically to the quarterfinal round. So far, Canada is one of just two undefeated teams in the tournament, with the United States unsurprisingly also perfect so far.
Canada will close out its preliminary round against France, who has struggled mightily in its two games. The French lost both of their games to Switzerland and Czechia by a combined score of 10-3, putting the team in position to finish last in Group A play.
Therefore, the final preliminary round game is largely just to fill out the standings and play-out the group stage ahead of the knockout rounds. While Canada will get the bye, France is guaranteed to be playing on Tuesday in the qualification playoffs.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from the Olympic men's ice hockey matchup between Canada and France. Follow along for full updates from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
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Canada vs. France live score
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Canada 1, France 0
10:54 a.m.: GOAL! Wilson buries the rebounder to open the scoring.
10:53 a.m.: Canada has a couple of really good looks on the power play, but is unable to cash in as Junca stands strong.
10:49 a.m.: Canada gets the first power play of the game as France is called for holding.
10:47 a.m.: The play is a little tentative early, with both sides felling each other out a bit.
10:43 a.m.: A strong start for Canada, who controls play early and gets the first four shots on goal of the game.
10:40 a.m.: We are underway in Milan-Cortina! Canada looks to clinch the best record in the preliminary rounds.
10:33 a.m.: Canada has the goal differential lead over the U.S., which is notable in case those teams both finish undefeated after today.
Next 2 games today in Milan are fascinating. First place overall (and likely avoiding Sweden in QF) up for grabs.
— Mike McIntyre (@mikemcintyrewpg) February 15, 2026
Assuming Canada and the U.S beat their opponents (France and Germany), goal differential will settle #1 seed.
Canada is +9
USA is +7
AKA incentive to run up score pic.twitter.com/xxdEPY2SzL
10:07 a.m.: France's lineup will feature 12 forwards and eight defenseman as they look to pull off the major upset.
France 🇫🇷 lineup vs. Canada 🇨🇦
— Daily Faceoff - Fantasy (@DFOFantasy) February 15, 2026
IN ▲ Jordann Perret
IN ▲ Thomas Thiry
OUT ▽ Aurelien Dair
OUT ▽ Enzo Cantagallo
🥅: Julian Junca ✅ starts in net. pic.twitter.com/vQORNDb1mL
9:44 a.m.: Here is how Canada will line up vs. France. Binnington gets the start in net while Marchand and Morrissey sit for a second-straight game.
Our Sunday best. 🇨🇦
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 15, 2026
Nos habits du dimanche. 🇨🇦#MilanoCortina2026pic.twitter.com/Fu1fWA3qu5
9:10 a.m.: The Group A standings are set regardless of this game's result, as Canada will finish first and France will finish last. Canada is still playing to clinch the No. 1 overall seed, though.
Dean Kukan with his first Olympic goal to win it in overtime for Switzerland.
— George Blankenship (@Blank_Takes) February 15, 2026
Final Group A standings, regardless of what happens in CAN/FRA:
1-Canada
2-Switzerland
3-Czechia
4-France
How to watch Canada vs. France
Canada vs. France start time
- Date: Sunday, February 15
- Time: 10:40 a.m. ET
Canada's final preliminary round matchup against France will begin at 10:40 a.m. ET from Milan-Cortina.
Canada vs. France TV Channel
- TV Channel: CBC (Canada), CNBC (United States)
- Live stream: CBC Gem, Peacock
CBC will have coverage of the Canada vs. France game in Canada, while CNBC will have the game in the United States. Additionally, the game can be live streamed on CBC Gem or Peacock.