Germany and France face off in the qualifiers in this men’s ice hockey playoff matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday.
How to Watch Germany vs France
- When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 6:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock Live
- Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)
Germany comes into this Olympic qualification playoff as the clear favorite after finishing second in Group C with a 1-2 record, including a solid 3-1 win over Denmark and narrow losses to Latvia (4-3) and the United States (5-1). Their roster includes high-end talent such as NHL stars Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers) and Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators), with Stützle tied for the tournament lead in goals. Germany’s depth and skill advantage, particularly in forward scoring and experience, should give them a significant edge in this do-or-die matchup; the winner advances to face Slovakia in the quarterfinals.
France, meanwhile, reached this stage after finishing fourth in Group A with a 0-3 record, having been outscored heavily in losses to Switzerland, Czechia, and Canada. They allowed the most goals of any team in the preliminary round, and their offense struggled to generate high-quality chances, with only one NHL player, Alexandre Texier (Montreal Canadiens), on the roster and posting a minus-8 rating in pool play. Facing a much deeper and more dynamic German lineup, France will need disciplined defense and strong goaltending to remain competitive in what most outlets project to be a challenging game.
This is a great Winter Games ice hockey matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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