Slovakia Shocks Finland, Landeskog Returns on Day 1
Slovakia pulls off the upset of the tournament by stunning Finland in the opener, proving once again that international hockey thrives on chaos and underdog magic. Gabriel Landeskog makes his long-awaited return to the ice, looking every bit the leader Avs fans remember from his Cup-winning days. With NHL stars flooding the Olympic rosters, this early drama sets the stage for rivalries that could spill over into next season's trade talks and playoff pushes.
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