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The Olympic quarterfinals are complete, and the semifinal field is now set.
John Shannon, Daren Millard, and guest analyst Ken Hitchcock break down Canada’s hard-fought win over Czechia, highlighting the team’s resilience and ability to adapt after adversity, including the impact of an injury to Sidney Crosby. Hitchcock explains how Canada adjusted strategically against structured European defensive systems and maintained composure in a high-pressure elimination game.
The panel also analyzes the United States victory over Sweden, pointing to strong defensive play, lineup balance, and the continued impact of elite players like Connor McDavid and emerging contributors such as Macklin Celebrini.
They also discuss:

The tactical challenges posed by structured European defensive systems

How teams adjust during adversity in elimination hockey

Coaching decisions that shaped the outcome of quarterfinal games

The intensity and elevated level of play across the tournament

What to expect in the upcoming semifinal matchups featuring Canada, Finland, United States, and Slovakia

With the preliminary round complete and seeding finalized, the focus shifts to elimination hockey. John Shannon is joined by Scotty Bowman and John Davidson to preview the Olympic quarterfinal matchups and assess the teams best positioned to contend for gold.
The panel examines Canada’s disciplined, professional approach through the early stages of the tournament, and why their structure and consistency make them a difficult opponent in elimination play. They also analyze the strengths of the United States, particularly their defensive mobility and roster balance, along with Sweden’s improved form and ability to challenge top teams.
They also discuss:
- Key strengths and vulnerabilities across the quarterfinal field
- How elimination games change coaching strategy and player usage
- The impact of officiating and game management in tight contests
- The Olympic reseeding format and how it shapes the path forward
- Why experience, composure, and defensive structure become decisive factors

With no games on the schedule, John Shannon is joined by Mike Zeisberger and Mike Harrington to break down what the Olympic tournament has revealed so far — and what it means heading into elimination games.
The panel examines the performance of the United States, including roster decisions and lineup construction, and discusses whether different personnel choices could have changed the team’s outlook.
They also analyze:

Disappointing performances from Sweden and Finland

Strong showings from Latvia and Switzerland

Why goaltending and roster depth are defining tournament success

How elimination games will change strategy and urgency

Early impressions of teams positioned to contend for gold

The conversation also expands to NHL implications, including trade deadline expectations, roster construction trends, and how Olympic performances can influence future decisions.

The preliminary round is complete, and the focus now shifts to elimination hockey.
John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined by guest analyst Ken Hitchcock to break down Canada’s perfect 3-0 start and what it means heading into the qualification and quarterfinal rounds. 
Hitchcock analyzes Canada’s structure, lineup combinations, and disciplined approach, while also pointing out areas for improvement — particularly in managing the neutral zone as competition tightens.
The conversation also examines the current state of United States and Sweden, including lineup stability, goaltending questions, and what each team must do to advance.
They also discuss:

Canada’s consistency and professional approach through the preliminary round

How elimination games change strategy and urgency

Why neutral zone execution becomes critical in knockout hockey

Sweden’s goaltending outlook and roster adjustments

The evolving dynamics of the tournament and potential semifinal and final matchups

Olympic standings are tightening, and goal differential is quickly becoming the deciding factor in who advances.
John Shannon is joined by Scotty Bowman and Mike Zeisberger to break down the United States victory over Denmark, highlighting the performance of Jack Eichel and the continued impact of the Tkachuk brothers. The panel also discusses areas where the Americans may still need to improve as the tournament progresses.
With Canada idle, the conversation turns to how today’s results affect the broader standings, and why goal differential is becoming critical in determining advancement and seeding.
They also discuss:

Pressure building on Finland and Sweden

The importance of goaltending and roster depth in short tournaments

Injury concerns, including Kevin Fiala for Switzerland

How teams are adjusting strategy knowing every goal impacts tournament position