The U.S. women’s hockey team opened play at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a 5-1 win over Czech Republic.

These are the first Games to truly embrace the IOC’s reform plan of using existing venues no matter how far apart they are.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

As she stepped onto the ice Thursday for Team USA’s matchup against Czechia, Laila Edward became the first Black woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic hockey.

The USA women's hockey team, a roster adorned with Wisconsin connections, got the best of Czechia in the Olympic opener Feb. 5.

Niels Hintermann of Team Switzerland skis during the Men’s Downhill training on day minus one of the Milan-Cortina 2026 ...

Women's ice hockey gets underway at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, as does curling and men's Alpine downhill training. Follow for live results.

The XXV Winter Games kick off Friday with the opening ceremony at the San Siro soccer stadium, marking a new era.

Bruins forward will represent Czechia, Oilers center to have honor for Germany, Jets forward to lead Switzerland ...

You can watch every event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics LIVE by subscribing to Peacock. After subscribing and logging in ...

Tate McRae appeared in an advertisement supporting Team USA ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, which didn't sit well with some of her Canadian fans ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top snowboarders in the world are set to ...