The Canadian women's hockey team experienced immense disappointment at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics after losing the gold medal game to the United States in overtime with a score of 2-1. Following the medal ceremony, the players were presented with plush toys of Tina, the official mascot of the 2026 Games, a traditional consolation prize. The Canadian athletes' visible displeasure with this gesture highlighted their frustration with the defeat, especially as they were the defending champions from the 2022 Games, where they also defeated the US. This loss marked the fifth consecutive Olympic final between the two nations, shifting the historical advantage to Canada's 3-2 lead.