Czechia knows what to expect when they face Canada in the quarterfinals, hoping for a better result than their 5-0 thrashing in the opener. Forward Martin Necas called the rematch "fantastic" while joking they "let Canada win the first one," while David Pastrnak emphasized needing the right mindset.
The game is scheduled for 10:40 a.m. ET on Thursday. It marks the first Canada-Czechia playoff matchup with NHL players since 1998, when Czechia won 2-1 in a semifinal. Despite being the underdog, Czechia believes they can improve upon their earlier performance against the tournament's top seed.