Opening win at the Olympics is early validation of some of Hockey Canada's biggest decisions

Hockey Canada had a lot of big decisions to make when choosing a roster and forming a lineup for the Olympics. Canada has a long way to go, but the tournament favorite's 5-0 opening victory against Czechia on Thursday showed why management and the coaching staff went in some of the directions they did. Goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped all 26 shots he faced, 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini scored while playing on Connor McDavid's left wing on the top line, and bubble pick Bo Horvat also had a goal.