The USA and Slovakia meet in the Olympic men's hockey semifinal on Friday, Feb. 20 at 3:10 p.m. ET. The match follows Slovakia’s 6–2 quarterfinal win over Germany and the USA’s 2–1 overtime victory over Sweden, where defenseman Quinn Hughes scored the decisive goal.
Fans can watch the game on NBC or stream it live on Peacock, which carries all 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic events. The semifinal is a crucial step toward a gold‑medal berth for both teams.