Canada’s NHL stars achieved a commanding 5-0 victory over Czechia in their Olympic opener, with Macklin Celebrini scoring the first goal and Jordan Binnington earning a shutout with 26 saves. Alongside Celebrini, goals came from Mark Stone, Bo Horvat, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nick Suzuki, while Connor McDavid tallied three assists. This marked the NHL’s return to the Olympics after a 12-year absence, with the Canadians facing Switzerland next. The game drew a vibrant Czech crowd, but Canada dominated throughout.
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