Here is a look at the updated schedule and results for 2026 Olympic men's knockout hockey games.

MILAN, Italy (WLAX/WEUX) – The United States men’s ice hockey team closed out the preliminary round at the 2026 Winter Olympics with back-to-back wins over the weekend, defeating Denmark 6-3 and Germany 5-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics continue to roll on, and today brings a close to the preliminary round of the Men's Olympic Hockey Tournament.

Auston Matthews scored twice and set up Zach Werenski's goal with a textbook pass, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced, and the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday night to finish group play at the Olympics unbeaten.

This Anaheim Ducks goalie could be the difference maker when Italy and Switzerland meet for a knockout round contest.

The draw for the knockout-playoff round takes place on Friday, January 30, two days after the final matchday of the league phase. It is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. CET, which is 6 a.m. ET. The 16 teams involved in the playoffs were confirmed once league phase concluded on January 28.

Confirmed in the knockout phase play-offs Bologna (ITA), Brann (NOR), Celta (ESP), Celtic (SCO), Crvena Zvezda (SRB), Fenerbahçe (TUR), Ferencváros (HUN), Genk (BEL), GNK Dinamo (CRO), Lille (FRA), Ludogorets (BUL), Nottingham Forest (ENG), Panathinaikos (GRE), PAOK (GRE), Stuttgart (GER), Viktoria Plzeň (CZE)