Suzuki scores clutch goal in third period to send Canadians to the next round
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MONTREAL – Breathe.
Canadian fans were surely on the edge of their seats for much of the third period. With the Czechs up 3-2, Canada was in search of the equalizer before it was too late in this Wednesday quarterfinal matchup at the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. After all, this was an elimination game.
With less than four minutes left in regulation, they got their answer off the stick of Nick Suzuki. The Habs captain deflected a shot from the point from Devon Toews and just like that, the game was tied and sent to overtime. Mitch Marner then went on to secure the 4-3 win and book Canada’s ticket to the semifinals.
In addition to his game-tying goal, Suzuki spent 14:16 on the ice and registered two shots on goal.
For more stats, check out the official Olympic game summary here.
Canada roster
Quarterfinal lineup. 🇨🇦
Notre formation pour ce quart de finale. 🇨🇦#MilanoCortina2026 pic.twitter.com/MryxiXQLGa
Canada goals
P1 16:55 [1]-0 Celebrini (McDavid)
P2 07:44 [2]-2 MacKinnon (McDavid, Celebrini) – PPG
P3 03:27 Suzuki (Toews, Jarvis)
HOCKEY M – 🇨🇦 Nick Suzuki marque le but de l'égalisation en quarts de finale, dans le match Canada contre la Tchéquie! C'est maintenant 3-3.#MilanoCortina2026 #rcsports #hockey #equipecanada #jeuxolympiques pic.twitter.com/prxgT5COMA
OT 08:38 Marner (Celebrini, Harley)
Czechia goals
P1 11:26 1-[1] Sedlak (Cervenka, Gudas)
P1 05:11 1-[2] Pastrnak (Hronek, Cervenka) – PPG
P3 07:42 2-[3] Palat (Necas, Hertl)
What’s next?
The semifinals will take place on February 20. The final schedule will be known once Finland and Switzerland, and the United States and Sweden, have completed their quarterfinal contests today.
All games will be broadcast on CBC/CBC Gem and Radio-Canada/ICI TOU.TV.