Dans Locmelis scored twice, including the first of three straight goals for Team Latvia in a 4-3 win against Team Germany at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Rho Arena in Milan on Saturday. It was Latvia's first win in men's hockey at an Olympics since 2014.

Day 8 of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games brings another massive slate of events including skiing disciplines, men's and women's hockey and curling matches. Team USA’s Jaelin Kauf took silver in the dual moguls as compatriot Elizabeth Lemley took bronze behind Australia’s Jakara Anthony.

The United States looks to get off on the right foot in Milan on Thursday, as they open up Group C play at the 2026 Winter Olympics against Latvia.

SportsLine's expert Mike Severance reveals his USA vs. Latvia picks for their Winter Olympics men's hockey matchup on Thursday

Team USA skated to a 5-1 victory over Latvia in the Group C preliminary round opening tilt of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Santagiulia Arena on Thursday.

Brock Nelson led Team USA to a commanding 5-1 victory over Latvia in their 2026 Milan Cortina Games opener, scoring twice in a dominant ice hockey performance.

The United States begin their quest for Olympic Gold with a matchup against Latvia on Thursday, February 12. My Latvia vs. USA predictions and free betting picks are bullish on the Americans and expect them to win by a comfortable margin this afternoon in Milan.

There are some nations competing in these Winter Olympics that are shaking off the rust of international play and others that are just happy to be there. The United States is certainly neither, seeking revenge for its overtime loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final and validation for their IIHF World Championship last year.

USA men's hockey plays its second game in the Winter Olympics against Denmark on Saturday afternoon. Here's the TV channel and streaming information.