Ellington

One of the most exciting moments of the Olympics so far has been the United States' shootout win over Russia in men's ice hockey. It didn't have the impact of the 1980 Miracle on Ice, but it was a great game.

Thursday, Feb. 20

Olympics (11 a.m.-2 p.m., NBC): Barring a major upset, the women's gold medal hockey game should feature the U.S. against Canada. ... College basketball (8-10 p.m., ESPN): One of the best rivalries in college basketball is on display as Duke hosts archrival North Carolina.

Friday, Feb. 21

Olympics (4-7 p.m., CNBC): It won't be the U.S., but someone will win a gold medal in Men's Curling, and then Americans will forget curling exists for another four years.

Saturday, Feb. 22

College basketball (11 a.m.-1 p.m., CBS): Ole Miss hosts Florida. The Rebels now need big wins and a deep run into the SEC Tournament to get to the Big Dance. ... College basketball (5-7 p.m., CBSSN): Southern Miss hosts UTEP, but USM might have ruined its at-large chances with two straight losses.

Sunday, Feb. 23

Olympics (6-9 a.m., NBC): Watch the men's hockey gold medal game live—it should feature the U.S. against Canada. NASCAR (12-4 p.m., Fox): The Great American Race, the Daytona 500, features defending champion Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon, who begins his final cup season.

Monday, Feb. 24

College basketball (6-8 p.m., ESPN): Maryland hopes to shock the college basketball world and take down number-one ranked and undefeated Syracuse.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

College basketball (8-10 p.m., ESPN 2): Wichita State looks to stay undefeated against Bradley to keep making its case for a number-one seed in the Big Dance.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

College basketball (8-10 p.m., ESPN 2): Catch another potential one seed in the NCAA Tournament, as second ranked Arizona hosts California. The shootout in hockey is like penalty kicks in soccer. It isn't the best way to finish a game, but it does create high drama.