In their final group match at the Olympic tournament in Milan, Czech hockey players faced an intense battle against Switzerland, ending in a 3-4 overtime loss. The game saw the pivotal moment arrive in the 62nd minute, when Dean Kukan scored for Switzerland, sealing the fate for the Czech team. Despite this loss, the Czechs were already in a position where they couldn't secure automatic advancement to the quarterfinals, ultimately finishing third in Group A.

Having concluded the group stage third, the Czech national team now sets their sights on the upcoming playoffs where they will face either Germany, Latvia, or Denmark in the preliminary round. The determination of their opponent will depend on results from other matches taking place that day. Coach Radim Rulík's team will need to regroup and strategize as their chances for a medal rely heavily on performing well in this knockout round.

Throughout the match against Switzerland, the Czechs exhibited moments of resilience, particularly with goaltender Dostál making several key saves early in the game to keep things competitive. After a shaky start, the Czechs found their rhythm but ultimately couldn't convert on scoring chances, leading to this crucial defeat, marking a challenging tournament for them as they aim for redemption in the playoff phase.