The Americans remain undefeated in the preliminary round of the Olympics after a 5-0 win over Switzerland on the eve of Canada vs. USA. Andreas Rentz / Getty Images
MILAN — In the final game before the one everyone has been waiting for since a 4-0 sweep of Canada in the Rivalry Series two months ago, the United States improved to 3-0 in the preliminary round of the 2026 Winter Olympics with a systematic 5-0 win over Switzerland.
The U.S. and Canada will meet for the first of what most assume will be two times Tuesday night at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
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