Poulin has been Canada’s national women’s team’s captain since 2015 and is nicknamed ‘Captain Clutch’ because of the three Olympic gold medal-winning goals she’s scored in the past. The 2026 Games are her fifth Olympic appearance.<\/p>\n
Sarah Fillier also scored and assisted Saturday to bring her team-leading points total to six (three goals and three assists) for the tournament.<\/p>\n
Canada faces a Swiss team that it had previously beat 4-0 in the squad’s tournament opener. Canada was able to put offensive pressure on nearly at will during that contest, outshooting Switzerland 55-6.<\/p>\n
Switzerland’s appearance in the semifinals is something of a surprise. It only won one game in a shootout against Czechia in the group phase before losing three straight. However, thanks to a magnificent 40-save shutout from goaltender Andrea Br\u00e4ndli and an Alina M\u00fcller goal, Switzerland was able to hold on for a 1-0 win over Finland in its quarterfinal game.<\/p>\n
Canada is on a collision course with the United States in the gold-medal game. As usual, no two teams have been as good as the North American rivals during these Games. After the U.S. defeated Sweden 5-0 on Monday, Canada would see it once again for the fifth straight Games on Feb. 19. That’s of course, should all go according to plan against Switzerland.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know to watch Canada vs. Switzerland in the semifinals.<\/p>\n
How to watch Canada vs. Switzerland<\/p>\n
Date: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026<\/p>\n
Puck drop time: 3:10 p.m. EST\/12:10 p.m. PST<\/p>\n
Streaming: CBC Gem, Sportsnet+, TSN<\/p>\n
TV channel: CBC, Sportsnet One, TSN 1<\/p>\n
Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy<\/p>\n
When and what time does Canada vs. Switzerland start?<\/p>\n
The game is scheduled to start at 3:10 p.m. EST\/12:10 p.m. PST on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.<\/p>\n
Most networks will have some pre-game coverage beginning at 3:00 p.m. EST\/12:00 p.m. PST.<\/p>\n
What channel is Canada vs. Switzerland on in Canada?<\/p>\n
If you have a cable package, such as through Bell or Rogers, you\u2019re covered. Just look for CBC, Sportsnet One or TSN.<\/p>\n
How to stream Canada vs. Switzerland in Canada (for free)?<\/p>\n
You can watch the opening ceremony on CBC Gem, the public broadcaster’s free streaming service.<\/p>\n
You can also use your TV provider login on TSN\u2019s website to watch online. Digital services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe are also options to access TSN, Sportsnet and CBC.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking to use Sportsnet+, keep in mind it requires a paid subscription.<\/p>\n
How can I watch Canada vs. Switzerland on my phone or mobile device?<\/p>\n
CBC Gem, as well as digital watch services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe, are available through apps that you can download for most devices, such as your phone.<\/p>\n
Who\u2019s playing for Team Canada?![\"MILAN,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ac3661a0-09e2-11f1-927f-29f8d2c5232f.jpeg\"\/)
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Marie-Philip Poulin #29 of Team Canada skates against Germany on day eight of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena. (Photo by Gregory Shamus\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
(Gregory Shamus via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Canada\u2019s roster is a mix of young and old, headlined by veteran stars Marie-Philip Poulin, Natalie Spooner, Sarah Nurse and Renata Fast.<\/p>\n
A full list of Canada\u2019s roster can be found below.<\/p>\n
Forwards<\/p>\n
Defence<\/p>\n
Goaltenders<\/p>\n
Who\u2019s playing for Team Switzerland?![\"MILAN,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2a4865d0-0a82-11f1-bede-b8dadbe374bd.jpeg\"\/)
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Alina Muller #25 of Team Switzerland celebrates after scoring a quarterfinal goal against Finland on day eight at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena. (Photo by Joosep Martinson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
(Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Headlined by former No. 3 overall PWHL draft pick Alina M\u00fcller, this is a team that\u2019s mainly comprised of players who ply their trade professionally in Switzerland\u2019s domestic league.<\/p>\n
A full list of Switzerland\u2019s roster can be found below.<\/p>\n
Forwards<\/p>\n
Defence<\/p>\n
Goaltenders<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Canadian women’s hockey team are eyeing their eighth straight gold-medal game when they face Switzerland in the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9463,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[563,3935,1625,7429,17,2856,7428,3548],"class_list":{"0":"post-9462","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-switzerland","8":"tag-canada","9":"tag-getty-images","10":"tag-marie-philip-poulin","11":"tag-sarah-fillier","12":"tag-switzerland","13":"tag-team-canada","14":"tag-team-canada-women","15":"tag-team-switzerland"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9462"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9462\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}