In a decisive victory, the Canadian men's national ice hockey team triumphed over France, finishing their group stage match at the Olympic Games with a score of 10-2. The game showcased the prowess of Canadian players, with Maclin Celebrini scoring two goals and providing an assist, while superstars Connor McDavid, Mark Stone, and Sidney Crosby each contributed with one goal and two assists.

Canada's dominant performance included a staggering total of 46 shots on goal compared to France's 14, highlighting their offensive capability. Other Canadian scorers included Devon Levi, Cale Makar, Tom Wilson, Brandon Hagel, and Bo Horvat, while Florent Due and Sasha Treille managed to find the net for France. The match also had a notable moment when Wilson and Pierre Crinon were ejected after a fight in the third period.

Finishing the round-robin stage as the top team in Group A with nine points from three games, Canada advanced directly to the quarter-finals. Switzerland followed with five points, while the Czech Republic secured four points. France left the tournament without any points, underlining the competitive nature of the Olympic hockey event, where top teams from various countries compete for glory.