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Jo 2026 Podcast: Olympics : Marner's OT Heroics Propel Canada Past Czechia in Thrilling Quarterfinal

Olympics : Marner's OT Heroics Propel Canada Past Czechia in Thrilling Quarterfinal

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Mitch Marner clinches victory for Canada with an overtime goal, propelling the team past Czechia 4-3 in a thrilling Olympic quarterfinal. Nick Suzuki ties the game late, deflecting a shot from Devon Toews with just 3:27 left. Czechia takes the lead with Ondrej Palat's goal, igniting a wild celebration, but Canada rallies back. Jordan Binnington shines, denying David Pastrnak on a critical breakaway in the final minutes. Marner seals the deal just 1:22 into overtime, securing a semifinal spot for Canada. However, the victory is bittersweet as Sidney Crosby exits early with a leg injury. In another quarterfinal, Slovakia dominates Germany 6-2, with Dalibor Dvorsky and Pavol Regenda leading the charge. Juraj Slafkovsky, shaken but okay after a scare, contributes with an assist as Slovakia advances to the semifinals.

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