In the knockout stage of the Olympic hockey tournament, Germany triumphed over France with a score of 5:1, securing a three-goal lead in the first period despite previously losing to Latvia in the group stage. German captain Leon Draisaitl was pivotal in this success, tallying one goal and two assists. Looking forward, Germany will face Slovakia, the winner of Group B, in the quarter-finals.

On the other side, Switzerland showcased a dominant performance against the tournament host, Italy, winning 3:0. They built a two-goal cushion within the first eleven minutes of the match, and their goaltender, Leonardo Genoni, successfully blocked all 20 shots from the Italian team. Switzerland will be up against Finland for a chance to progress to the semifinals.

Additionally, other teams that qualified for the quarter-finals include Canada, the USA, Slovakia, and Finland, the latter being the best second-place team. The remaining teams are competing in playoff matches to determine who will join them. Upcoming games include the clash between Czech Republic and Denmark, while the last quarter-final spot will be determined in the match between Sweden and Latvia later in the evening, which promises to be a thrilling encounter for local fans.