Olympics
Canada Opens Olympic Gold Hunt vs. Czechia, Switzerland
Team Canada kicks off its gold medal chase in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics with a marquee matchup against Czechia, followed by Switzerland in Group A play. This stacked roster of NHL stars like McDavid and Crosby faces early tests that could set the tone for a deep playoff run in the first Olympics with full league participation since 2014. Coaches know these preliminary games carry real weight, as every team advances but seeding and momentum matter in the single-elimination bracket.
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