Canada and USA meet for Olympic men's hockey gold with the world watching.

Canada and the United States will face off for the Olympic men's hockey gold in Milan; both teams enter the final undefeated and the match could become one of the most-watched games in hockey history.

Canada and the United States will meet in the Olympic men's hockey gold medal game in Milan. Both teams enter the final undefeated after semifinal wins. The matchup has drawn wide attention because of the long-standing rivalry and the return of NHL players to the Olympics after a 12-year absence. Team Canada is managing an injury situation around Sidney Crosby; his participation in the final has not been ruled out. Key details: - Both Canada and the United States are unbeaten heading into the gold medal game. - The match is expected to attract very large viewership and could be among the most-watched in hockey history. - Team USA has not won an Olympic gold since the 1980 U.S. team, and some described a potential victory as historically significant for American hockey. - Team Canada rallied from deficits in recent knockout games and has emphasized resilience and veteran leadership. - Team Canada has not ruled out Sidney Crosby for the final, and his status remains a focal point for teammates. Summary: The game will be a defining moment for both national programs and is drawing significant attention worldwide. The next scheduled step is the Olympic men's hockey gold medal game on Sunday.