Winter Olympics Day 7: ‘Quad God’ Hunts Gold, Women’s Hockey Playoffs Await

Day 7 of the 2026 Winter Olympics promises thrilling events, particularly for fans of figure skating and women’s ice hockey. As the competition heats up in Milan Cortina, athletes like Ilia “Quad God” Malinin take center stage in their pursuit of gold medals.

Ilia Malinin: The Quad God

Ilia Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” is set to compete in the men’s free skate event. Following a stunning performance in the short program, he leads the competition with a score of 108.16 points. Notably, Japanese skater Yuma Kagiyama follows closely at 103.07 points. The event will take place at 1 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time) and will be broadcast on Peacock.

Women’s Ice Hockey Quarterfinals

The U.S. women’s hockey team faces Italy in the quarterfinals. The Americans remain unbeaten, having outscored their opponents 20-1 in four games, including a significant 5-0 win against Canada. This matchup is crucial as Team USA looks to continue their dominance. The game is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET (9:10 p.m. in Italy) and will also be available on Peacock.

Key Players and Matchup Details

• U.S. Women’s Team: Scorers include Hannah Bilka, Caroline Harvey, Kirsten Simms, and Laila Edwards.
• Italy: The team holds a 2-2 record and has kept goals against to a minimum.

Other Noteworthy Events

Snowboarding

Three American snowboarders—Alessandro Barbieri, Chase Josey, and Jake Pates—are competing in the men’s halfpipe. Barbieri stands out as he qualified fourth with a score of 88.50. The halfpipe event begins at 1:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. local time).

Men’s Ice Hockey

In men’s ice hockey, Canada faces Switzerland at 3:10 p.m. ET (9:10 p.m. in Italy). Canada features NHL superstars such as Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby, while Switzerland hopes to capitalize on their own NHL talent.

Cross-Country Skiing and Speed Skating

• Cross-Country Skiing: The men’s 10km interval start free event begins at 5:45 a.m. ET (11:45 a.m. in Italy). Johannes Høsflot Klæbo aims for his third gold medal.
• Men’s 10,000m Speed Skating: Scheduled for 10 a.m. ET (4 p.m. in Italy), the event features Italian record holder Davide Ghiotto.

Skeleton

Men’s heats for the skeleton competition will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. in Italy). Matt Weston of Great Britain leads after the initial heats, with American athletes Austin Florian and Daniel Barefoot also in contention.

As the Olympics progress, Day 7 holds major potential for American athletes, showcasing skill and competition on multiple fronts. For updated coverage and event details, visit Filmogaz.com.