Team USA produced more hardware and contenders that look like gold-medal favorites. And a Norwegian biathlete may have given the most bizarre interview in Olympics history.

As the puck drops for men's hockey at the 2026 Olympics, these power rankings examine the squads on paper. Two things are for sure: the powerhouses have spectacular talents, but the underdogs have upset potential.

Day 5 of the 2026 Winter Olympics sees some opportunity for Canada to add to its medal total with Piper and Paul in prime position

Stream every moment and every medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Peacock. Read more NBC News coverage of the Olympics and the athletes competing. Max Naumov struggled to get back on the ice after his parents were killed in a plane crash.

What does Canada’s greatest Olympic hockey roster look like? We assemble an all-time team using the best players from every generation.

Canada's Maddie Schizas may be an Olympian, but she's also trying to pass her college classes

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes are on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.