Switzerland claws its way to second in Group A with a heart-stopping overtime victory over a gritty Czechia squad at Milano Cortina. Dean Kukan delivers the dagger just 1:49 into extra time, but not before Roman Josi, Timo Meier, and the Swiss power play keep the pressure on against stars like David Pastrnak and Martin Necas. This one's dedicated to injured Kevin Fiala, whose absence tests the depth of a roster full of NHL talent pushing for knockout glory.

Switzerland pulls off a heart-stopping overtime victory against Czechia in a Milano Cortina 2026 men's hockey matchup that had everything from late drama to controversial calls. Dean Kukan's sniper shot just 1:49 into extra time caps a wild ride after the Czechs yanked their goalie and tied it with Martin Necas' clutch one-timer.

Brendan Gallagher's $6.5 million deal hangs heavy as the Canadiens eye tough roster calls with players like Kirby Dach and Jake Evans returning from injury. Martin St. Louis faces real pressure to balance Gallagher's veteran grit against a wave of young talent pushing for ice time, and whispers suggest the team's next alternate captain comes from an unexpected corner of the locker room.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey leaves Canada's dominant Olympic opener against Czechia early in the second period with an undisclosed injury, and he doesn't return despite trying. Coach Jon Cooper offers no update yet, but the Jets' top blueliner logged just 7:10 before heading to the locker room after possible contact with Ondrej Palat or Martin Necas.

Martin Fehervary jumps from Capitals' blue line to Slovakia's underdog squad, bringing that steady shutdown game we've seen grind Eastern Conference gears. His debut throws him into the fire against Finland's NHL-heavy machine, testing if his puck-moving poise translates to international chaos. Slovakia leans on these NHL vets to punch above their weight in a group that already smoked Italy.

Martin Fehervary leads Slovakia to a gritty upset over Finland, kicking off the Olympics with Caps fire on display. The NHL vet's steady game tips the scales in a tournament where underdogs thrive on momentum. Slovakia rides the win into tougher tests, with Fehervary's blue-line bite proving pivotal for their medal hopes.