Canada Rolls Czechia in Olympic Hockey Opener
Team Canada asserts dominance with a shutout clinic over Czechia in Milan's opener, flexing NHL muscle from puck drop. Stars like Matthews and Mackinnon dictate play, burying the hosts under waves of pressure. This statement win sets the tone for their gold medal stalk, but tougher tests lurk in the brackets ahead.
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