Daniel Chavkin
For the first time since 2014, NHL players are participating in the Olympics, which means Team Canada is loaded with stars.
From Connor McDavid to Sidney Crosby, the Canadians are hoping to bring gold back north, beginning with a matchup against Czechia. However, the Czechs feature several stars of their own, including David Pastrnak and Martin Necas.
With this being the preliminary round, both sides are getting a feel for what Olympic hockey will be like. Expect a balanced lineup on the Canadian side as head coach Jon Cooper tries to get everyone involved.
Here’s a look at the box score from Canada’s first matchup vs. Czechia.
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Daniel Chavkin is a Digital Content Producer for The Sporting News. A 2018 graduate from the University of Maryland, he has previously written for Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports and NFLTradeRumors.com.
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