{"id":42621,"date":"2026-02-13T16:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/canada-faces-switzerland-in-mens-hockey-tonight-mcdavid-scores-early-on-power-play\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:25:13","slug":"96103-canada-faces-switzerland-in-men-s-hockey-tonight-mcdavid-scores-early-on-power-p","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/96103-canada-faces-switzerland-in-men-s-hockey-tonight-mcdavid-scores-early-on-power-p\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada faces Switzerland in men’s hockey tonight, McDavid scores early on power play"},"content":{"rendered":"

Connor McDavid<\/b> wasted no time striking first as Canada<\/b> faced Switzerland<\/b> in men’s hockey at Milano Cortina 2026<\/b>. The Oilers star<\/b> lit the lamp on a power play<\/b> just minutes into Friday’s preliminary round matchup. Can Canada extend its dominant Olympic start?<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • McDavid’s Power Play Goal<\/b>: Assisted by Nathan MacKinnon<\/b>, scored early in the first period<\/li>\n
  • Canada’s Momentum<\/b>: Team routed Czechia 5-0<\/b> in Thursday’s dominant opener<\/li>\n
  • Switzerland’s Form<\/b>: Also undefeated after 4-0 shutout<\/b> victory over France<\/li>\n
  • Game Time<\/b>: 3:10 PM ET<\/b> Friday at Milano Santagiulia arena in Milan, Italy<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    McDavid Sets Early Tone with Power Play Strike<\/h2>\n

    Connor McDavid<\/b> opened the scoring when Canada<\/b> earned an early power play<\/b> advantage. With Nathan MacKinnon<\/b> setting him up, the Edmonton Oilers<\/b> captain buried the opening goal, showcasing the elite playmaking that defines Team Canada<\/b>. McDavid recorded three assists<\/b> in Thursday’s opener, and continued making an immediate impact Friday.<\/p>\n

    Sam Bennett<\/b> drew the initial penalty, giving Canada’s<\/b> potent power play<\/b> its first opportunity. The unit struck quickly, demonstrating why Coach Jon Cooper<\/b>‘s squad is favored to capture gold. Goaltender Logan Thompson<\/b> stood sharp in net for the Canadians.<\/p>\n

    Switzerland Seeks Major Upset in Group A Clash<\/h2>\n

    Switzerland<\/b> enters as a formidable challenger after dismantling France 4-0<\/b> in their opener. The Swiss generated 43 shots<\/b> in that dominant performance and proved they belong on the Olympic stage. Dean Kukan<\/b> committed an early penalty that led to McDavid’s<\/b> goal, forcing Switzerland<\/b> to adjust quickly.<\/p>\n

    Akira Schmid<\/b> provided a quality save on Sidney Crosby<\/b> shortly after, keeping the deficit minimal. Switzerland must pressure Canada’s<\/b> defense for a full 60 minutes<\/b> to pull off an upset. The Swiss refused to back down against the tournament favorites.<\/p>\n

    Medal Implications and Group A Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Team<\/td>\nRecord<\/td>\nGoals For<\/td>\nGoals Against<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Canada<\/b><\/td>\n1-0-0<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Switzerland<\/b><\/td>\n1-0-0<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Czechia<\/b><\/td>\n0-1-0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    France<\/b><\/td>\n0-1-0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    \n“The world’s most attractive power play connected like clockwork, showcasing elite talent across all four of Canada’s forward lines.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    \u2014 Analysis from team commentary on Team Canada’s<\/b> offensive dominance<\/p>\n

    Why This Game Matters for Canada’s Gold Medal Push<\/h2>\n

    A victory here puts Canada<\/b> in pole position for Group A<\/b> supremacy. The Canadians still face France<\/b> on Sunday, while Switzerland<\/b> must regroup quickly. Sidney Crosby<\/b> captains a roster featuring Connor McDavid<\/b>, Nathan MacKinnon<\/b>, and five different scorers from Thursday. This depth overwhelms most Olympic opponents.<\/p>\n

    Canada<\/b> seeks back-to-back golds after winning in 2014 at Sochi<\/b> and 2010 in Vancouver<\/b>. McDavid’s early strike shows Canada<\/b> intends to control pace and momentum. Switzerland<\/b> must crash the net and capitalize on occasional chaos to stay competitive.<\/p>\n

    Can Switzerland Challenge Canada’s Undefeated Start and Elite Roster?<\/h2>\n

    The Swiss face an uphill battle against $-800 betting favorites<\/b> who already demonstrated championship-level execution. McDavid’s power play goal exemplifies Canada’s<\/b> ability to strike early and often. Switzerland<\/b> needs stronger discipline, fewer penalties, and sustained pressure on Logan Thompson<\/b> to stay alive.<\/p>\n

    This preliminary round clash shapes each team’s path through the Milano Cortina<\/b> tournament. Canada<\/b> seeks a dominant second win. Switzerland<\/b> craves a statement victory. Which team emerges from Friday afternoon in Milan?<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • Sporting News<\/b>: Live updates and highlights from Canada versus Switzerland Olympic men’s hockey game<\/li>\n
    • Hockey Canada<\/b>: Official Olympic preview and preliminary round standings for Group A<\/li>\n
    • ESPN Olympics<\/b>: Video highlights and pregame analysis for Milano Cortina 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":42620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Milano Cortina 2026\",\"description\":\"festival\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Milano Santagiulia 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