In an impressive performance, Slovakia secured their place in the semifinals of the men's ice hockey tournament at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics by defeating Germany 6-2 in the quarterfinals. The match saw Slovakia take an early lead with Pavol Regenda scoring at the end of the first period, setting the tone for the game. The second period was pivotal, as Slovakia scored three goals in quick succession, extending their lead to 4-0 and effectively putting the match out of reach for Germany.

Germany managed to score a single goal midway through the second period, but Slovakia regained their four-goal advantage shortly after, with Regenda netting his second of the game. Tomas Tatar sealed the match in the final minutes by scoring into an empty net, solidifying a convincing 6-2 victory. With this win, Slovakia not only advances to the semifinals but demonstrates their capability as a strong contender in the tournament.

Previously, Slovakia, the bronze medalist from four years ago, had a solid performance in the group stage, winning their group after defeating Finland and Italy, despite suffering a loss to Sweden. The upcoming semifinal will see Slovakia facing the winner of the matchup between Finland and Switzerland, as they continue their pursuit of Olympic glory in ice hockey.