{"id":483588,"date":"2026-02-13T18:51:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T23:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=483588"},"modified":"2026-02-13T18:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T23:51:51","slug":"2026-winter-olympic-predictions-usa-vs-denmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/13\/2026-winter-olympic-predictions-usa-vs-denmark\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Winter Olympic Predictions: USA vs Denmark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Welcome to\u00a0<\/span><em>Last Word On Hockey\u2019s<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span>Olympic\u00a0Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0<\/span><i>Last Word On Hockey<\/i><span> look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at Team USA battling Team Denmark<\/span><span>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>Don\u2019t forget to check out more Olympic Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the Olympics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Winter Olympic Hockey Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"V-1iYVSnQS5Jj2Duecl8sA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2261327031\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'V-1iYVSnQS5Jj2Duecl8sA',sig:'2UToGkpOYgzin0TRYFFxfm0PnzKrUBQZpGt5DZQD6U0=',w:'594px',h:'389px',items:'2261327031',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Germany vs Latvia<\/h2>\n<p><strong>International Head-to-Head Record:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>USA leads 8-1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>3<\/span>:10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), 12:10 p.m. Pacific<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>: In Canada: SN, CBC, CBC Gem, TSN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>In the United States: USA Network, Peacock<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We open up Olympic hockey predictions with a Group C game between Germany and Latvia. The Germans are coming off a 3-1 win over Denmark in the Olympic opener. Team captain and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/03\/nhl-predictions-feb-3-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a> standout <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> opened the scoring just 23 seconds into the game. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/07\/top-ottawa-senators-trade-chips-ahead-deadline\/\" target=\"_self\">Ottawa Senators<\/a> sniper <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stuetti02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tim Stutzle<\/a> registered <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/news\/topic\/olympics\/germany-denmark-2026-olympics-game-recap-february-12\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a pair of goals<\/a> in the victory.<\/p>\n<p>However, the big story was <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/08\/nhl-rumours-seattle-kraken-trade-deadline-plans\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Kraken<\/a> goalie <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/grubaph01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philipp Grubauer<\/a> made 37 saves in the win. However, one wonders if he&#8217;ll be saved for the Group C finale against the United States. This game could see Maximilian Franzreb or\u00a0Mathias Niederberger get the call. However, always check out social media to see who gets the start.<\/p>\n<p>Latvia hung with the United States for one period. However, a four-goal outburst allowed the Americans to pull away for the victory. Renars Krastenbergs scored the goal that tied the game for the Latvians.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/12\/blue-jackets-make-multiple-changes-to-coaching-staff\/\" target=\"_self\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> goalie Elvis <span>Merz\u013cikins held strong for the first period-and-a-half. However, the United States pulled away in the second period, and we saw <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/05\/nhl-predictions-pittsburgh-penguins-buffalo-sabres-february-5\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> goalie <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/silovar01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arturs Silovs<\/a> played the third period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Germany was outshot by Denmark in the first game, but the two goals by Stutzle were the deciding factor. This will be a tough game. However, the Germans should get the win.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Germany wins 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>USA vs Denmark<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>International Head-to-Head Record:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>USA leads 8-1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>3<\/span>:10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), 12:10 p.m. Pacific<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Watch<\/a>: In Canada: SN, CBC, CBC Gem, TSN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>In the United States: USA Network, Peacock<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our featured game of Olympic Hockey predictions has Team USA looking to keep momentum going after that 5-1 victory over Latvia. The Americans had a pair of goals called back but eventually powered their way to open Group C play with a win. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/29\/nhl-predictions-jan-29-colorado-avalanche-vs-montreal-canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a> forward <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nelsobr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brock Nelson<\/a> scored twice while <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/05\/nhl-predictions-lightning-panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> forward <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/guentja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Guentzel<\/a> added a pair of assists.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/03\/nhl-rumours-winnipeg-jets-defencemen-trade-bait\/\" target=\"_self\">Winnipeg Jets<\/a> goalie <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> did his part to lead the Americans in goal. However,<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/12\/06\/nhl-rumours-dallas-stars-might-get-aggressive-in-trade-market\/\" target=\"_self\"> Dallas Stars<\/a> netminder <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/oettija01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Oettinger<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/19\/boston-bruins-lose-another-defenceman-due-to-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> goalie <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/swaymje01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeremy Swayman<\/a> might get the call to allow Hellebuyck to start against Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Denmark did outshoot Germany in the tournament-opener. However, the Danes couldn&#8217;t cash their chances in. Kraken forward <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fiskeos01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oscar Fisker Molgaard<\/a> got the lone goal for Denmark, which will need a better effort if it wants to score an upset.<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/30\/nhl-rumours-extension-talks-with-carolina-hurricanes-goalie\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> goalie <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/anderfr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frederik Andersen<\/a> got the start for the first game. However, we could see Senators netminder <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sogaama01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mads Sogaard<\/a> could be tabbed as the starter for this game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Denmark does have some bigger skaters and has some NHL talent on the roster. However, the Americans should get the win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: United States wins 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span>Best Bets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>We close out Winter Olympic hockey predictions with some prop bets of the night.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s stick with our featured game for our preferred props. The over\/under for Denmark versus Team USA is 6.5, and we like the over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As for individual props, take <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/ehlerni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikolaj Ehlers<\/a> to get a goal for Denmark. On the Team USA side of things, take <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tkachma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-13_hr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> to get an assist in this game.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Please play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to\u00a0Last Word On Hockey\u2019s\u00a0Olympic\u00a0Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at Team USA battling Team Denmark.\u00a0Don\u2019t forget [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":483591,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2963,4547,304,4548,4524],"tags":[8208,2782,5725,8262,617],"class_list":["post-483588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-olympics","category-hockey","category-international-hockey","category-nhl","category-nhl-predictions","tag-2026-winter-olympics","tag-denmark","tag-team-germany","tag-team-latvia","tag-team-usa"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=483588"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":483597,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483588\/revisions\/483597"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/483591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=483588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=483588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=483588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}