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February 18, 2026
Winter Olympics: Canada escape shock exit at hands of Czechs in men’s ice hockey
Nick Suzuki tied the game on a deflection with 3:27 left, Mitch Marner scored in overtime, and Canada avoided what would have been a stunning quarter-final exit at the Olympics by rallying to beat the Czech Republic 4-3 on Wednesday.
TL;DR
- Canada defeated the Czech Republic 4-3 in an Olympic quarter-final match.
- Mitch Marner scored the overtime winning goal for Canada.
- Nick Suzuki tied the game with 3:27 remaining.
- Canada's star player Sidney Crosby suffered an injury in the second period after a hit from Radko Gudas and Martin Necas.
- Canada is a favorite to win gold in the tournament, which features NHL players for the first time since 2014.
- Canada last won Olympic gold in men's ice hockey in 2014.
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