Canada’s Binnington Shuts Out Czechia in Olympic Opener
In a commanding performance, Canada’s Jordan Binnington secured a shutout against Czechia in the Olympic opener, marking a significant achievement for the team. The match concluded with Canada prevailing 5-0, showcasing a dominant offensive effort alongside Binnington’s impressive goalkeeping.
Event Highlights
Canada’s victory was highlighted by a third-period goal from Nick Suzuki at 15:23, which also marked the third assist for Connor McDavid. The team exhibited strong chemistry and resilience throughout the match.
Binnington’s Stellar Performance
Jordan Binnington, despite a challenging season with the St. Louis Blues (8-17-6), improved his record for Canada to 4-1-0 in tournaments featuring NHL players. His performance was lauded by teammate Colton Parayko, who praised Binnington for consistently keeping the team competitive.
- Shutout victory: 5-0 against Czechia
- Suzuki’s goal: 15:23 of the third period
- Binnington’s record: 4-1-0 in best-on-best tournaments
- Consecutive wins: Three in a row for Canada
Future Matches
Looking ahead, Canada is set to face Switzerland in their next match on Friday at 3:10 p.m. ET, while Czechia will take on Team France at 10:40 a.m. ET on the same day.
Notable Records
- Binnington joins elite company as the fourth Canadian goalie to achieve a shutout in Olympic play involving NHL players.
- Previous Canadian goalies with Olympic shutouts:
- Carey Price: 24 saves against Sweden, 31 saves against the USA in 2014
- Roberto Luongo: 23 saves against Austria, 15 saves against Norway in 2010
- Patrick Roy: 18 saves against Belarus in 1998
Canada now boasts 11 consecutive wins in Olympic tournaments featuring NHL players, with their last defeat occurring during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Team Czechia’s goal drought in these tournaments extends back to 2014, when Ales Hemsky scored against Team USA.
