Czechia (4-0-1-1, 13 points) and Canada (5-1-0-0, 17 points) already punched their tickets to the quarterfinals, with Czechia needing to win and get help to finish second to the Canadians in Group B on the final day of group play at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland.
How to Watch Czechia vs Canada
- When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
Czechia’s 4-1 loss to Norway on Monday clinched first place in Group B for Canada and put the Czechs in the position of likely finishing third in the group heading into the quarterfinals, with a matchup against either Switzerland or Finland, both unbeaten heading into their Group A finale on Tuesday. Jaroslav Chmelař (New York Rangers) scored the only goal for Czechia against Norway, cutting the deficit to 2-1 at 15:47 of the first period. Norway scored twice in the opening 6:49 and added two goals in the third to seal the victory.
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Gabriel Vilardi (Winnipeg Jets) sparked a four-goal third period when he gave Canada a 2-1 lead over Slovakia 2:14 into the final frame on the way to a 5-1 win. Dylan Cozens (Ottawa Senators) got the Canadians on the board at 14:28 of the first period before Slovakia tied the game midway through the second. John Tavares (Toronto Maple Leafs), Ryan O’Reilly (Nashville Predators), and captain Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks) also scored, and Jet Greaves (Columbus Blue Jackets) made 31 saves in the victory.
O’Reilly leads Canada with five goals, Cozens enters the game with four, and Celebrini tops the team with nine points. Greaves owns a .931 save percentage and 1.50 goals against average in four games. Dominik Kubalík (WV Zug, Switzerland) paces Czechia with three goals in the tournament while David Tomášek (Färjestad BK, Sweden) has five points, all on assists. Josef Kořenář (HC Sparta Praha, Czechia) has played in three games, posting a .922 save percentage and 2.00 GAA.
This is a great hockey matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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