Canada secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Czechia in Olympic women’s hockey, though the win was shadowed by captain Marie-Philip Poulin's injury. Poulin was forced to leave the game in the first period after taking a hard hit from Kristyna Kaltounkova, appearing to favor her right leg as she made her way off the ice. Despite her injury, she returned to the bench to support her team but did not participate further in the match.

Following Poulin's exit, Canada maintained their momentum, scoring three additional goals in the first period and driving Czech goaltender Julie Pejsova from the game. Julia Gosling was a standout performer with two power-play goals contributing to the team's dynamic offensive effort. The Canadian team, now at a record of 2-0-0-0, quickly turned their attention to their next challenge against their historic rivals, the United States, which leads Group A after a strong showing against Switzerland.

The injury to Poulin raises concerns as Canada prepares for their crucial match against the U.S., who are currently undefeated in the tournament. The team's depth will be tested as they aim to secure a spot in the next round of the Olympics, emphasizing the importance of each player, especially their captain, for morale and strategy on the ice.