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U.S.–Canada Rivalry Series Shifts to Edmonton With Olympic Spots on the Line

Coaches will make final Olympic selections after this week’s evaluations.

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 05: Brianna Decker #14 of the United States skates with the puck during women's hockey action in Game #4 of the 2020 Rivalry Series against Canada at Rogers Arena on February 5, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The teams meet at Rogers Place on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET, with television coverage on NHL Network and streaming on Fubo.
  • The United States enters Edmonton leading the series 2–0 after wins of 4–1 in Cleveland and 6–1 in Buffalo.
  • These matchups serve as the last on‑ice evaluations before the 2026 Olympic roster is named next month.
  • Thirty players are in camp for the Rivalry Series, competing for 23 Olympic roster spots that include three goaltenders.
  • Forward Taylor Heise describes approaching this selection cycle with greater appreciation after being a late cut before the 2022 Olympics, and the teams are set to play again in Edmonton on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 9 p.m.