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Suzuki's Late Tip Saves Canada as Marner Wins OT to Reach Olympic Semifinals

The comeback preserved Canada's path to gold with Finland up next.

Overview

  • Nick Suzuki redirected Devon Toews' point shot with 3:27 left to tie Czechia 3-3 in the quarterfinal.
  • Mitch Marner ended it 1:22 into 3-on-3 overtime for a 4-3 win that sent Canada to a semifinal against Finland.
  • Suzuki said he "kind of blacked out" during his celebration and nearly collided with an on-ice camera operator, as seen in a CBC Olympics post.
  • Sidney Crosby left in the second period with a lower-body injury and no update on his status was reported.
  • Suzuki has two goals in four games and drew plaudits for his leadership and two-way play, including praise from Tom Wilson and Mark Messier.