In the quarterfinal match of the 2026 Olympics between the Czech Republic and Canada (3:4), an unusual incident occurred, resulting in a real scandal.
In the third period, the Czech team, playing with seven players (with six players on the ice and the goalkeeper remaining on the rink), scored a goal, making the score 3:2.
The refereeing team did not notice the violation of player numbers and counted the goal.
The rule violation did not prevent the Canadians from equalizing the score in the 57th minute and then snatching victory in overtime — 4:3.
In the semifinals, the North Americans will face the Finns.
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