Team Canada punched their ticket to the semifinals against Team Finland with their huge win, and with that, below we highlight some big Team Canada performances and an area they’ll need to improve for the semis. Heading into the game against Team Czechia, McDavid had already set a new record for most points through the first three Olympic games by NHL players. He grabbed a rebound in Team Canada’s zone, likely exhausted from all the back-and-forth. Team Canada tied the game but failed to recognize just how aggressively Czechia was selling out defensively, throwing their bodies in front of every Team Canada shot. Binnington shows once again he’s a big-game goaltenderRaise your hand if you questioned Team Canada’s decision to select Jordan Binnington for the Olympics last December.

Source: CBC News February 19, 2026 17:21 UTC