Canada shows why it’s the Olympic favorite by routing Czechia 5-0 in its tournament opener

MILAN (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Drew Doughty were Canada’s only players with Olympic experience. Everyone else, from Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon to Jordan Binnington and Macklin Celebrini, was making his debut on sport’s biggest stage.

What a first impression they made.

Celebrini scored Canada’s first goal in the NHL’s return to the Games, Binnington stopped all 26 shots he faced and Canada defeated Czechia 5-0 on Thursday, showing the tournament favorite is already a well-oiled machine.