As the sun rises over the Italian Alps on Saturday, February 21, 2026,
the Milano Cortina Winter Games are entering their electric final stretch.
Day 14 was a masterpiece of “ice and adrenaline,” delivering a historic comeback in hockey and a record breaking night at the speed skating oval.
Here is your comprehensive breakdown of the Day 14 highlights and a look at the massive gold medal battles coming in Day 15.
Day 14: The “Friday Night Fever” Highlights
Men’s Hockey: A Rivalry Reborn
The Santagiulia Arena was deafening as the two semifinal matchups decided the ultimate podium battle.
- Canada 3, Finland 2: In a game for the ages, Canada looked dead in the water down 2–0. But a late game surge capped by a Nathan MacKinnon goal with only seconds remaining sent Canada to the final.
- USA 4, Slovakia 1: Team USA continued its dominant undefeated run, stifling the Slovakian offense to set up a dream USA vs. Canada Gold Medal Game this Sunday.
Speed Skating: The “History Makers”
- Courtney Sarault (Canada): She became the face of Day 14, winning silver in the Women’s 1,500m. This was her fifth medal of these Games, tying the legendary Cindy Klassen for the most Canadian medals in a single Winter Olympics.
- Men’s 5,000m Relay: The Canadian quartet successfully defended their title, taking Gold in a photo finish relay that left the crowd breathless.
Freestyle Skiing & Biathlon
- Men’s Halfpipe: In a high flying finale under the lights, Birk Irving (USA) soared to a massive score of 87.50 to take the lead, though Gus Kenworthy (GB) put up a valiant fight to secure a podium spot for Great Britain.
- Biathlon Mass Start: Norway’s Johannes Dale Skjevdal conquered the 15km course, adding another Gold to Norway’s massive medal tally.
As the Games head into their final 48 hours, the Medal Table has become a high stakes battleground. Norway has officially made history by setting a new single Games record for gold medals, while Team USA and Italy are locked in a dead heat for the second place spot.
Here is the official standings as of the conclusion of Day 14 (Friday, February 20, 2026).
The Official Medal Table: Top 5
(Sorted by Gold Medal Count)
| Rank | Country | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Norway | 17 | 9 | 10 | 36 |
| 2 | United States | 9 | 12 | 6 | 27 |
| 3 | Italy | 9 | 5 | 12 | 26 |
| 4 | Germany | 6 | 8 | 8 | 22 |
| 5 | France | 6 | 8 | 6 | 20 |
Day 14 Key Takeaways: How We Got Here
Norway’s “Golden Standard”
Norway didn’t just lead today; they broke the all time record.
With 17 Gold Medals, they have surpassed the previous Winter Olympic record for a single nation. The milestone was sealed by Johannes Dale Skjevdal in the Men’s 15km Mass Start Biathlon, a performance that solidified Norway as the undisputed kings of the snow.
Team USA’s Silver Surge
While the U.S. didn’t add a gold today, they stayed in 2nd place thanks to a heavy “Silver Surge.”
- Jordan Stolz added to his legendary 2026 run with a Silver in the Men’s 1,500m Speed Skating, narrowly losing to China’s Ning Zhongyan.
- The U.S. currently holds 12 Silver Medals, the most of any nation, which serves as the “tie breaker” keeping them just ahead of host nation Italy.
Host Nation Pride
Italy is breathing down the neck of Team USA. With 26 total medals, they are having their most successful Winter Olympics in history. Their bronze medal count (12) is currently keeping the “Azzurri” fans loud and hopeful for a 2nd place overall finish by the time the Closing Ceremony begins.
The “Must Watch” Moments
If you are following the Day 15 action, keep these events on your radar to see how the table shifts:
- The Klæbo Chase: Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo goes for his record breaking gold in the 50km Cross Country Mass Start.
A win here would put Norway’s gold count at an untouchable 18. - Curling Chaos: The Men’s Gold Medal Match between Canada and Great Britain will decide if Canada can leapfrog back into the Top 5.
- Eileen Gu’s Finale: Representing China, Eileen Gu competes in the Halfpipe Final. A gold here would move China (currently sitting at 4 gold) closer to the Top 10.