US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Milan on Thursday for the 2026 Winter Olympics, attending their first event shortly after landing in the northern Italian city.

With Canada's game versus Finland postponed due to a norovirus outbreak, the U.S. and Czechia opened the Olympic women's hockey tournament.

Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

Here's what to know about Thursday's slate of women's ice hockey games at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including how to watch information.

Before David Pastrnak suits up for Team Czechia, he will bear the country’s flag during the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony. “Honestly speechless,,” the Bruins star forward told reporters after Wednesday’s loss to the Florida Panthers.

David Pastrnak will be a flag bearer for Czech Republic during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The Boston Bruins forward was announced as a flag bearer Wednesday.

Olympic champion Sara Hector warmed up for her women's giant slalom title defence at next month's Winter Olympics by winning the World Cup race on Saturday as US star Mikaela Shiffrin finished third.Mostly,