Marner’s Overtime Heroics Send Canada to Semifinals at 2026 Olympics
Mitch Marner scored at 1:22 into overtime, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory for Canada over Czechia in the men’s hockey quarter-final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The win propels Canada into the semi-finals, where they will face the reigning Olympic champions, Finland.
A Back-and-Forth Battle
Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring for Canada early in the first period, assisted by Connor McDavid. However, Czechia responded with goals from Lukas Sedlak and David Pastrnak, taking a surprising lead. Nathan MacKinnon equalized for Canada in the second period, but Ondrej Palat restored Czechia’s advantage in the third.
Despite facing a determined Czechia team and losing captain Sidney Crosby due to a bodycheck, Canada refused to yield. Nick Suzuki tied the game with a late goal, setting the stage for Marner’s dramatic overtime winner.
Finland and USA Also Advance
Canada’s semi-final opponent, Finland, overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Switzerland 3-2 in overtime. Sebastian Aho and Miro Heiskanen scored late goals to force overtime, where Artturi Lehkonen secured the win.
The United States also advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-1 overtime victory over Sweden. Dylan Larkin and Quinn Hughes scored for the US, while Mika Zibanejad netted the lone goal for Sweden.
Slovakia completed the semi-final lineup with a decisive 6-2 win over Germany, showcasing a dominant offensive performance.
Marner Continues Clutch Performances
This game adds to Mitch Marner’s growing reputation for delivering in crucial moments. He currently plays as a right winger for the Vegas Golden Knights, having previously played for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Semi-Final Matchups
- Canada vs. Finland
- USA vs. Slovakia
FAQ
Who scored the winning goal for Canada? Mitch Marner scored the winning goal in overtime.
Who will Canada play in the semi-finals? Canada will play Finland in the semi-finals.
What was the final score of the Canada vs. Czechia game? The final score was 4-3 for Canada.
Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics being held? The 2026 Winter Olympics are being held in Milano Cortina, Italy.
Who won the game between Finland and Switzerland? Finland won 3-2 in overtime.
Who won the game between the USA and Sweden? The USA won 2-1 in overtime.
Who won the game between Slovakia and Germany? Slovakia won 6-2.
What position does Mitch Marner play? Mitch Marner plays right winger.
What team does Mitch Marner currently play for? Mitch Marner currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights.
When was Mitch Marner born? Mitch Marner was born on May 5, 1997.
Did you know? Mitch Marner began developing his on-ice skills with 3 Zones Hockey School.
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