Canada and U.S. Need Overtime to Advance in Men's Hockey

Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Klaebo extends golden run at 2026 Winter Olympics

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Canadian and U.S. men's hockey teams both needed overtime to defeat Czechia and Sweden, respectively, and advance to the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics tournament. Mikaela Shiffrin won the women's slalom gold medal, while Norwegian cross-country star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo secured his fifth gold and 10th overall Olympic medal.

Why it matters

The close calls for the North American hockey powerhouses highlight the competitive nature of the Olympic tournament, where no team can be taken for granted. Shiffrin's slalom victory marks a return to the top of the podium for the American skiing legend, while Klaebo's continued dominance cements his status as one of the greatest winter Olympians of all time.

The details

In the men's hockey quarterfinals, Canada rallied to beat Czechia 4-3 in overtime after Nick Suzuki tied the game late in regulation. The U.S. also needed extra time to top Sweden 2-1, with Quinn Hughes scoring the winner. However, Canada lost star Sidney Crosby to an apparent leg injury early in the second period. In other action, Finland beat Switzerland 3-2 in OT, and Slovakia defeated Germany 6-2. On the slopes, Shiffrin put together two dominant runs to win the women's slalom by 1.5 seconds, ending her Olympic medal drought. Klaebo teamed with Einar Hedegart to win the men's team sprint, giving the Norwegian his fifth gold of the Games and a record 10th career Olympic title.

  • The men's hockey quarterfinal matches took place on February 19, 2026.
  • Mikaela Shiffrin won the women's slalom on February 19, 2026.
  • Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won the men's team sprint on February 19, 2026.

The players

Mikaela Shiffrin

An American alpine skier considered one of the greatest of all time, Shiffrin won the women's slalom event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo

A Norwegian cross-country skier who is one of the most successful winter Olympians, Klaebo won his fifth gold medal and 10th overall at the 2026 Games.

Sidney Crosby

A Canadian ice hockey player and captain of the national team, Crosby was injured early in the quarterfinal match against Czechia.

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