Czechia used a three-goal burst in the second period to secure a 3\u20132 Qualification Round win over Denmark at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Lukas Dostal earned the win for Czechia, while Frederik Andersen made 27 saves in a strong effort for Denmark.<\/p>\n
Lineups<\/p>\n
Czechia<\/p>\n
Ne\u010das \u2013 K\u00e4mpf \u2013 Chlap\u00edk
Pastr\u0148\u00e1k \u2013 Sedl\u00e1k \u2013 \u010cervenka
Ka\u0161e \u2013 Hertl \u2013 Pal\u00e1t
Str\u00e1nsk\u00fd \u2013 Tom\u00e1\u0161ek \u2013 Flek<\/p>\n
Hronek \u2013 \u0160imek
Gudas \u2013 Kempn\u00fd
Rutta \u2013 \u0160pa\u010dek
Tich\u00e1\u010dek<\/p>\n
Goaltenders: Dostal, Vlada\u0159<\/p>\n
Denmark<\/p>\n
Ehlers \u2013 Russell \u2013 Bjorkstrand
Poulsen \u2013 Eller \u2013 Jensen (N.)
Aagaard \u2013 Fisker M\u00f8lgaard \u2013 Olesen
Wejse \u2013 True \u2013 Blichfeld<\/p>\n
Lassen \u2013 Jensen (J.)
Setkov \u2013 Jensen (Nich.)
Bruggisser \u2013 Lauridsen (O.)<\/p>\n
Goaltenders: Andersen, Sogaard<\/p>\n
First Period<\/p>\n
The opening frame featured disciplined structure and limited high-danger chances from both sides. Jan Rutta was assessed a holding-the-stick minor at 7:06, giving Denmark the first power play opportunity of the game. Czechia\u2019s penalty kill remained compact and cleared traffic effectively in front of Dostal.<\/p>\n
Denmark later took a tripping penalty at 17:54, but Czechia was unable to convert before the horn sounded.<\/p>\n
The period ended scoreless.<\/p>\n
First Period Stats<\/p>\n
Shots: CZE 8 | DEN 9
Saves: Dostal 9 | Andersen 8
Power Plays: CZE 0\/1 | DEN 0\/1
Penalty Minutes: CZE 2 | DEN 2<\/p>\n
Second Period<\/p>\n
The game opened up dramatically in the middle frame. Denmark\u2019s Lars Eller was called for high-sticking at 24:03, and Czechia capitalized on the ensuing power play.<\/p>\n
Goal (25:39, 2nd \u2013 CZE | PP1) Martin Ne\u010das
Assists: Filip Hronek, Roman \u010cervenka<\/p>\n
Czechia took a 1\u20130 lead.<\/p>\n
Denmark answered within less than four minutes.<\/p>\n
Goal (29:02, 2nd \u2013 DEN | EQ) Alexander True
Assist: Joachim Blichfeld<\/p>\n
Czechia responded immediately with two goals in just over a minute to regain control.<\/p>\n
Goal (30:15, 2nd \u2013 CZE | EQ) David K\u00e4mpf
Assists: Jan Rutta, Martin Ne\u010das<\/p>\n
Goal (31:24, 2nd \u2013 CZE | EQ) Roman \u010cervenka
Assist: David Pastr\u0148\u00e1k<\/p>\n
The rapid sequence gave Czechia a 3\u20131 cushion.<\/p>\n
Tomas Hertl was called for tripping at 35:21, and Denmark converted on the power play.<\/p>\n
Goal (37:12, 2nd \u2013 DEN | PP1) Nick Olesen
Assists: Oscar Moelgaard, Joachim Blichfeld<\/p>\n
Denmark had cut the deficit to one before the intermission.<\/p>\n
Second Period Stats<\/p>\n
Shots: CZE 20 | DEN 8
Saves: Dostal 7 | Andersen 17
Power Plays: CZE 1\/2 | DEN 1\/2
Penalty Minutes: CZE 2 | DEN 2<\/p>\n
Third Period<\/p>\n
The final period tightened defensively. Radko Gudas was called for interference on a goalkeeper at 48:13, followed by an elbowing minor to Tomas Hertl at 51:31. Denmark applied pressure during both power plays but could not solve Dostal.<\/p>\n
Frederik Andersen was pulled at 58:08 for the extra attacker as Denmark pressed six-on-five in the closing minutes. Despite some great looks on the net by Denmark, Czechia held firm to secure the 3\u20132 victory.<\/p>\n
Third Period Stats<\/p>\n
Shots: CZE 5 | DEN 12
Saves: Dostal 12 | Andersen 5
Power Plays: CZE 0\/0 | DEN 0\/2
Penalty Minutes: CZE 4 | DEN 0<\/p>\n
Czechia 3, Denmark 2<\/p>\n
Final Game Stats<\/p>\n
Shots on Goal:
Czechia 33
Denmark 29<\/p>\n
Power Play:
Czechia 1-for-2
Denmark 1-for-4<\/p>\n
Goaltenders:
Lukas Dostal \u2013 27 saves on 29 shots
Frederik Andersen \u2013 30 saves on 33 shots<\/p>\n
Game Summary<\/p>\n
Czechia\u2019s explosive six-minute stretch in the second period proved to be the difference. After surrendering the equalizer, Czechia responded with back-to-back even-strength goals, only for Denmark to answer on the power play.<\/p>\n
The third period turned into a defensive battle, with Denmark generating 12 shots and pushing hard late with the extra attacker. Dostal\u2019s steadiness under pressure preserved the one-goal margin.<\/p>\n
Special teams were evenly matched on the scoreboard, but Czechia\u2019s ability to generate sustained offensive zone time in the second period ultimately separated the two sides.<\/p>\n
Czechia advances in the Qualification Round and will face Canada in the quarterfinal tomorrow. Denmark\u2019s Olympic run comes to an end. <\/p>\n
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