On Day 12 of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Canada’s men’s hockey team faced a thrilling elimination round, edging past Czechia 4-3 in overtime. The team, which initially cruised through its opening match against the same opponents, had to battle from behind multiple times during this game. The intense match was marred by an injury to captain Sidney Crosby, raising concerns about the team's morale and future performance as they head towards the semifinal round.

In a contrasting display of athletic prowess, Canadian Steven Dubois secured a gold medal in the men’s 500-metre short-track speedskating event. Dubois’ victory not only adds to Canada’s medal tally but highlights the nation's strong representation in speedskating. His performance is expected to energize the Canadian crowd and maintain the momentum as more events approach.

As the 2026 Winter Games progress, these developments underscore Canada’s competitive spirit. With the men's hockey team on a tightrope in the semifinals and athletes like Dubois shining in their respective disciplines, the stage is set for an exciting continuation of the Olympics as hopes for higher medal counts remain high amid challenges.