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Wyshynski's Olympic Hockey Medal Round Predictions: Canada vs. Czechia, USA vs. Sweden

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Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski predicts the Olympic men's hockey medal round outcomes. Canada faces Czechia in a rematch of their opening group game. Martin Necas leads the Czechs with seven points, but Canada's depth, including Connor McDavid's nine points, is expected to prevail. Canada wins, ending Czechia's hopes.

Next, the United States takes on Sweden, a team showing inconsistency despite scoring threats like Adrian Kempe. USA edges Sweden, avoiding a Canada rematch. Finally, Slovakia meets Germany, where Germany's passive play in a 3-0 win over France suggests vulnerability against Slovakia's grit. Slovakia advances, setting up a potential Canada clash.