Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 9 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 15, 2026.

Canada claimed its long-awaited first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics, while the men’s hockey team delivered a lopsided win and pairs skaters edged a promising start on Day 9 of the Games.

Mikael Kingsbury reminded the world why he’s the most decorated freestyle skier in history on Sunday as he topped the podium for Canada in the men’s dual moguls event.

It was also a day of lasts for the 33-year old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., who confirmed he was skiing in his final Games.

Meanwhile, Canada’s men’s hockey team finished a perfect 3-0 in the preliminary round with a 10-2 win over France. Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Mark Stone each had a goal and two assists.

Macklin Celebrini scored twice, while Jordan Binnington made 11 saves as Canada secured the top seed heading into the quarterfinals.

Crosby’s goal was his 15th career Olympic point, moving him past Jarome Iginla as Canada’s all-time Olympic scoring leader.

In figure skating, Canadian champions Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud finished third in the pairs short program. Pereira, of Milton, Ont., and Michaud, of Trenton, Ont., produced a season’s best 74.60 — shattering their previous mark of 70.66.

In curling, Canada’s men’s team defeated China 6-3. Canada now has a 4-1 record, tied for second place with Great Britain and behind the undefeated Swiss.

Here’s a look at Canada’s ninth day at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in photos.