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Canada eliminates Czechia to advance to men’s hockey semifinals
Sidney Crosby left the game in the second period after heavy hits caused a lower-body injury; Canada won 4-3 in overtime to reach the Olympic semifinals.
- On Feb 18, 2026, Mitch Marner scored at 1:22 of 3-on-3 overtime to lift Canada to a 4-3 victory over Czechia, sending them into Friday's semifinals.
- Late in regulation, Nick Suzuki tied the game by redirecting a Devon Toews shot, helping Team Canada rally from a late 3-2 deficit after Czechia regained the lead.
- Jordan Binnington made 30 saves and denied David Pastrnak on a breakaway with 70 seconds left, keeping Canada alive in the game.
- Crosby's injury after five minutes into the second period raises concerns for Canada, which could face Finland, Switzerland or Sweden in Friday's semifinals.
- The semifinals are on Friday, with Celebrini leading all teenage scorers at seven points, while Slovakia's 6-2 win over Germany secured their semifinal spot before Bronze Medal game Saturday and Gold Medal game Sunday.
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