Olympic Hockey: Overtime Thrills as Favorites Scrape By

Men's Olympic hockey delivered thrilling contests, with three of the four quarterfinal games requiring overtime to determine a winner. Canada, a gold medal favorite, needed a late goal to force overtime against Czechia before securing their semifinal spot. The United States also experienced a tense match, allowing a late lead to slip before winning in overtime against Sweden.

Finland also battled through overtime to defeat Switzerland, showcasing the competitive nature of the knockout stage. In contrast, Slovakia had a more straightforward path, decisively beating Germany in the only lopsided game of the day. These results set the stage for the semifinals, with only four teams remaining in contention for the coveted gold medal.