Men's ice hockey preliminary rounds have concluded and playoff brackets are set at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. See the full schedule here.
Slovakia opened the 2026 Winter Olympics with a decisive 4–1 victory over defending champion Finland, powered by two goals from Juraj Slafkovský and a 38-save performance from Samuel Hlavaj.
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Pastrnak had an assist on Martin Necas’ goal that tied the game 3-3 at the end of the third period against Switzerland. It was the Bruins forward’s third point of the tournament; he had a goal and an assist in Czechia’s 6-3 win over France on Friday.
The Trencin native was overtaken by Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec at the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre in Montreal. Slafkovsky, a forward, was chosen by the Montreal Canadiens with the No. 1 pick. Nemec, a defenseman, was taken by the New Jersey Devils at No. 2.
Slovakia and Finland face off in this Group B men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.