Canada rolls over Czechia as the NHL returns to the Olympics in a big way

Canada’s Bo Horvat, right, celebrates with Canada’s Drew Doughty after scoring his sides third goal during a preliminary round match of men’s ice hockey between Czech Republic and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Czechia’s Radim Simek tries to block a shot by Canada’s Connor McDavid during a preliminary round match of men’s ice hockey between Czech Republic and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Feb.