Slovakia Skates to Two Wins, Tops Italy in Milano Cortina 2026

In a dominant display, Slovakia increased their Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic hockey victories to two, as they defeated Italy 3-2 on Thursday. Bouncing back from a close loss against USA, Slovakia played a polished game, with efforts from Marek Pospisil and Martin Gaborik proving too much for the hosts to handle.

Pospisil and Co. Lead Slovakia’s Charge

Slovakia’s forward line was on fire from the get-go. Pospisil, participating in his first Olympics, opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the opening frame, showcasing smooth puck control and precision in his shot.

“I just tried to stay patient and calm. It’s not easy, but I found my way to score,” Pospisil reflected.

– Marek Pospisil, Olympic Forward

Italy Keeps it Close, but Slovakians Prevail

Trailing 2-0 heading into the third period, Italy managed to find two goals, igniting hope for a comeback. However, Slovakia dug deep to snuff out any late Italian surge, ultimately securing the 3-2 win. Gaborik wrapped up the scoring with an empty-net goal at 19:02.

Slovakia’s Next Challenge: Canada

With wins against Finland and Italy, Slovakia has placed themselves in a strong position in Group B. Next, they’ll take on defending champions Canada on Saturday, looking to build on their impressive early performances.

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