Canadiens Resume Practice with Olympic Medalists

BROSSARD – The Canadiens held a full practice at the CN Sports Complex on Wednesday, welcoming back all 24 players following the Olympic break. Captain Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky were among those returning to the ice, having represented their countries at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Suzuki Secures Silver with Team Canada

Nick Suzuki earned a silver medal with Team Canada, falling to the United States 2-1 in overtime in a thrilling gold-medal game. Suzuki posted a +1 rating in 10:31 of ice time in the tournament final. As reported by the NHL, the game ended in favor of the United States.

“They’ve probably been our most consistent line,” Suzuki said of the Crosby-Stone-Marner trio. “There’s a lot of responsibility to receive put out there late in games … filled some pretty big shoes. “Just try to do the best I can.”

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Slafkovsky’s Strong Olympic Showing

Juraj Slafkovsky helped lead Slovakia to the bronze-medal game, where they were defeated by Finland 6-1. Slafkovsky previously won a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and was named MVP of that tournament.

Lines and Pairings

Here are the lines and defense pairings featured during Wednesday’s practice, as reported by the team:

• (Lineup details not provided in source material)

Looking Ahead

The Canadiens will continue preparations for the remainder of the season with their Olympic players back in the lineup. The return of both Suzuki and Slafkovsky provides a boost as the team looks to build momentum.

FAQ

What medal did Nick Suzuki win at the Olympics?

Nick Suzuki won a silver medal with Team Canada.

Did Juraj Slafkovsky win a medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics?

Juraj Slafkovsky’s team, Slovakia, competed for the bronze medal but was defeated by Finland.

When did the Canadiens hold a full practice after the Olympic break?

The Canadiens held a full practice on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.