The French ice hockey team faced Germany in their opening match of the Olympics and was eliminated after a 5:1 defeat. France, having entered the tournament following the exclusion of Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, was unable to secure any victories in their group, finishing in last place while Germany secured second with three points. The match was dominated by Germany, who scored three goals in the first period, with the French team only managing to score one goal in the second period, leaving them with no chance for a comeback.

France's struggles throughout the tournament were apparent as they failed to win any of their matches, putting them in a difficult position from the start. Their loss to Germany highlighted the significant gap in performance, with Germany's prowess in the game evident as they quickly took the lead. The French team's attempts to turn the game around, including a last-minute effort by substituting the goalie for a sixth player, ultimately fell short, underscoring their difficulties in competition at this level.

With this defeat, Germany moves on to face Slovakia in the quarterfinals, continuing their pursuit of Olympic glory. This match marks the end of the road for the French team in these Olympics, raising questions about their preparations and the future of ice hockey in France as they look to rebuild and return stronger in future tournaments.