Canada, Olympic Games and OT
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Canada takes on Czechia in a men’s hockey quarterfinal matchup at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
Canada's Sidney Crosby suffered what looked like a right leg injury then watched his team rally to win in OT to earn spot in the Olympic semifinals.
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Sidney Crosby injured in Canada's game vs. Czechia at Olympics and status unclear for semifinals
Sidney Crosby left Canada’s Olympic quarterfinal game against Czechia in the second period because of injury, did not return and his status for the rest of the tournament is uncertain. Crosby's right leg appeared to buckle when he braced for contact on a big hit from Czechia defenseman Radko Gudas a few minutes into the second.
Brad Marchand admitted he did not expect to play a major role for Canada men’s national ice hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The veteran forward practiced without limitation this week and is set to return after sitting
Leading up to the tournament, Hamilton helped the team services staff decide on signage for the walls, finding ways to reinforce the team’s identity and themes throughout the Olympics. He also helped decide how players were informed of roster decisions and planned team-building activities alongside Lightning and Team Canada coach Jon Cooper.
In the men's cross-country team spring, Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher surged to silver to deliver the United States its first-ever Olympic medal in the event. Ogden won his second silver as he previously became the first American man to reach an Olympic cross-country podium since 1976.
Shiffrin experienced Olympic glory for the first time in eight years. Meanwhile, men's hockey featured two thrillers that could have put its bracket in a blender.