Slovakia has officially secured a spot in Friday’s semifinals after a dominant 6-2 victory over Germany on Wednesday, according to @FriedgeHNIC. The win puts the Slovakian squad within one victory of playing for an Olympic gold medal.
The Slovakians took control of the quarterfinal matchup early and never looked back, ensuring they will play for a medal for the second consecutive Winter Games. While the nation captured a bronze medal in 2022, this tournament represents a significant opportunity to surpass their best-ever "best-on-best" finish, which was a fourth-place result at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Friday’s semifinal opponent remains to be determined as the rest of the quarterfinal bracket plays out in Milan. Despite the loss, Germany leaves the tournament after a spirited run that featured their signature goal song, “Major Tom” by Peter Schilling, one last time during their two-goal effort.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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