US EditionCanada beats France 10-2 in men’s hockey preliminary round
Team Canada finished the preliminary round of the Milan-Cortina Olympics undefeated with a 10-2 win over France, outscoring opponents 20-3 in three games.
- On Feb. 15, 2026, Team Canada routed France 10-2 in Group A at the Milan Cortina Olympics, leaving them undefeated after the preliminary round.
- With seeding on the line, Canada aimed to secure first place in Group A by adding goals, as goal differential could be used as a tie-breaker with the United States men's hockey team.
- Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Mark Stone each had a goal and two assists, while Macklin Celebrini scored on a penalty shot and added two goals and an assist.
- Canada finishes the preliminary round with three wins, a 17 goal differential and 20 total goals, securing a top spot in Group A and improving its quarterfinals path.
- The third period turned physical as Pierre Crinon and Tom Wilson fought, resulting in ejections under International Ice Hockey Federation rules; France replaced Julian Junca with Antoine Keller, who made three saves.
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