MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 12: Leon Draisaitl #29 of Team Germany celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Men’s Preliminary Round Group C match between Germany and Denmark on day six of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena on February 12, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images)

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Germany and Latvia face off in this Group C men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 12: Leon Draisaitl #29 of Team Germany celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Men's Preliminary Round Group C match between Germany and Denmark on day six of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena on February 12, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images)

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This Germany versus Latvia matchup at the 2026 Winter Olympics sees Germany coming off a 3‑1 win over Denmark in its Olympic opener, with goals from captain Leon Draisaitl and a pair from Tim Stützle and strong goaltending from Philipp Grubauer anchoring the effort.

Germany’s roster blends NHL experience with disciplined team defense and structured offensive play, giving them a clear edge as they aim to maintain momentum in Group C.

Meanwhile, Latvia brings its own competitive spirit to the matchup following a 5‑1 loss to the United States in their first game, with NHL‑experienced goalie Elvis Merzļikins and forwards such as Renārs Krastenbergs and Miks Indrašis hoping to provide scoring and resistance against a deep German squad.

Expect a physical, transition‑oriented contest where Germany will look to control possession and generate scoring from all three forward lines, while Latvia will focus on tight defensive coverage and opportunistic chances on the counterattack. With Germany showing strong execution and Latvia eager to rebound from their opening loss, this matchup has the potential for tight momentum swings and strategic hockey.

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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