In the recent Olympic group tournament, the Latvian national ice hockey team faced off against Denmark but ultimately fell short, losing the match. Despite displaying a significant attacking prowess with 35 shots on goal compared to Denmark's 21, the Latvians were not able to capitalize on their chances. The game began poorly for Latvia, as Denmark took an early lead with a goal from Niks Olesen, which set the tone for the match.

As the game progressed, the Danish team managed to expand their lead with strategic plays, including taking advantage of power play opportunities. Latvia struggled to maintain composure under pressure, allowing Denmark to score twice more before the end of the first period. Meanwhile, Latvia struggled to find the back of the net despite creating several dangerous scoring opportunities. The third goal from Nikolajs Ēlerss compounded Latvia’s troubles, leaving them trailing 3-0 before the first period concluded.

However, in the final seconds of the first period, hope emerged for the Latvian team as Kristaps Zīle scored their first goal during a delayed penalty. This goal provided a brief moment of optimism, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match. The defeat brings an end to Latvia's Olympic adventure, raising questions about their performance and future prospects in international competitions.