The Winter Olympic Games officially kick off Feb. 6, and hockey fans around the world are eager to watch some of their favorite players take the ice and represent their home nations. Washington Capitals players Martin Fehervary, Tom Wilson, and Logan Thompson will be representing their countries as NHL players are participating in the Olympics for the first time since 2014.
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If you want to catch any of these Capitals in action, look no further. The schedule for watching Wilson, Thompson, and Fehervary is as follows, with all times listed in Eastern Standard Time.
Fehervary: Team Slovakia
Defenseman Fehervary was one of the preliminary six players added to the Slovakian team. He has been a reliable Capitals defenseman for five seasons, and this season, despite a brief period out with injury, he has 20 points (four goals, 16 assists) in 58 games. He averages 19:00 on ice per game and has blocked an impressive 119 shots this season. He is expected to be a heavy hitter on Slovakia’s back end.
He and Slovakia compete in Group B, where they will face Finland, Sweden, and Italy. Fehervary will make an appearance in the first game of the tournament when his team takes on Finland on Feb. 11 (10:40 a.m.). The Slovaks will then play against Italy on Feb. 13 (6:10 a.m.) and Sweden on Feb. 14 (6:10 a.m.).
Wilson and Thompson: Team Canada
As perhaps two of the brightest Capitals’ stars, it is no surprise that veteran forward Wilson and starting goaltender Thompson will be joining Team Canada in their chase for gold. Wilson has been one of the Capitals’ top offensive performers this season, holding the title of top goal scorer and tallying 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) in 50 games. Even though an injury halted his play for a while, he is still performing at nearly a point-per-game pace.
Thompson may be the reason the Capitals are not out of playoff contention just yet. He has helped them secure victories game after game by standing on his head and making countless impressive saves. He has a 19-16-4 record with a .912 save percentage and is expected to make a big contribution to the national team. He could be their starting goalie over Darcy Kuemper or Jordan Binnington.
Team Canada is a favorite heading into the Olympics and will play in Group A alongside France, Czechia, and Switzerland. Their first game against Czechia takes place on Feb. 12 (8:40 a.m.). They continue group play on Feb. 13, taking on Switzerland (3:10 p.m.) and Feb. 15 (10:40 a.m.), facing France.
Playoffs and Medal Games
The Olympic playoffs take place on Feb. 17 with four games running throughout the day. Per NBC Sports, the three group winners, plus the single best second-place team, advance to the quarterfinals. The other eight teams play in a qualification round to determine the last four quarterfinalists.
Those who move on to the quarterfinals will play the following day, where there will also be four games. The semifinals have just two games that occur on Feb. 20. To cap off the tournament, the bronze medal game happens Feb. 21 at 11:40 am, and the gold medal game on Feb. 22 at 5:10 am.
Where to Watch the Olympic Hockey Tournament
The Olympics are officially hosted on NBC/Peacock in the United States. Games will be streaming live online and via Peacock, with many games being rebroadcast on cable (NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and NBCSN) at various times throughout the day. In Canada, most of the Olympic Games will be available through CBC via cable or streaming on their app or website.
Keep your eye on The Hockey Writers all throughout the Olympic hockey tournament for continuing coverage of your favorite players and teams.
