Overview
- Head coach Jon Cooper confirmed Brad Marchand will play after precautionary absences in Canada’s last two games.
- Sam Bennett is a healthy scratch and Josh Morrissey will not dress after leaving the earlier Czechia game.
- Jordan Binnington starts in goal with Logan Thompson backing up and Darcy Kuemper listed as the third netminder.
- Nathan MacKinnon is active for the quarterfinal after absorbing a heavy hit against France.
- Practice and insider reports previewed lines that included Marchand in a depth role, with puck drop set for 10:40 a.m. ET.