Canada advances as Marner, Suzuki, and McDavid play hero: Recap, Reaction, and HighlightsFor those concerned about Team Canada not having any adversity so far in the Olympics, you got it. Connor McDavid and Team Canada survive and advance as Mitch Marner scored 1:22 into 3-on-3 overtime to complete the comeback and defeat Czechia 4-3 in a tense, thrilling, and dramatic hockey game. “I just saw I had a hole there…the whole game was a battle,” said Marner moments after the game. The Czechs had a great look, but after a Canada change, Marner got his opportunity. It was shades of heroics he showed for Team Canada at the Four Nations, when he scored the overtime winner against Sweden in a 4-3 victory.

Source: CBC News February 18, 2026 19:11 UTC