Canada's Connor McDavid (97) skates with the puck during the third period of a quarterfinal men's hockey game against Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

By Canadian Press

Team Canada

Canada beats Czechia in men’s hockey to advance to semifinal at Winter Olympics

Feb 18, 2026 | 12:24 PM

The Canadian men’s hockey team beat the Czech Republic on Wednesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy, winning 4-3 in overtime.

Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal for Canada.

Canadian captain Sidney Crosby left the ice with an injury in the second period.

Canada’s opponent in the semifinal has not yet been determined.