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The Czech Republic secured their first Group A win with strong goaltending by Klára Peslarová and goals from Piatková and Natálie Mlínková, overcoming early tournament challenges.
- On Sunday, the Czech Republic women's ice hockey team earned their first Group A win by defeating the Finland women's ice hockey team 2-0 at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, Milan.
- After an early neutral-zone steal, Piatková scored in the third minute, and Natálie Mlýnková blasted a second into the roof to double the lead.
- Klára Peslarová stood tall, making 25 saves and denying Michelle Karvinen on a Finnish breakaway early in the second period amid heavy Finnish pressure.
- The result reshapes Group A, leaving the U.S. atop with six points while Finland remains without a point after their norovirus postponement.
- Both teams entered the tournament amid difficulties, as the Czech Republic lost to the U.S. and Switzerland, while Finland faced a postponed opener after norovirus.
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Milan - The Czech women's hockey team defeated Finland 2-0 at the Olympic Games in Milan and won for the first time in the third match in Group A. Tereza Pištěková and Natálie Mlýnková scored the goals in the first period. Klára Peslarová kept a clean sheet, needing 25 successful saves to do so.
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