Czechia knows what to expect from Canada but hopes for a different result when they meet in the quarterfinals. Martin Necas expressed excitement about the rematch, while David Pastrnak emphasized the need for the right mindset against the tournament's top seed.
The game, scheduled for 10:40 a.m. ET on Thursday, marks the first Canada-Czechia men's hockey playoff game with NHL players at the Olympics since 1998. In that historic matchup, Czechia won 2-1 in the semifinals.