Dostal Tapped to Start for Czechia Against Canada in Olympic Showdown

Lukas Dostal is confirmed to start in goal for Czechia against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, per Mark Masters of TSN. Prior to the Olympics, Dostal had a strong run with the Anaheim Ducks, winning eight of his last nine starts. This season, he holds a 21-13-2 record with a 2.92 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 38 appearances. He faces a challenging matchup against Canada, a co-favorite for gold.