Pressure mounts on Necas to lead Czechia

Fansided | February 16, 2026

Colorado Avalanche star Martin Necas faces mounting pressure to lead Team Czechia in the qualification round at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 12, 2026; Milan, Italy; Martin Necas of Czechia in action against Canada in a men's ice hockey group A match during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The preliminary round at the 202 Winter Olympics came to an end on Sunday. When the final buzzer sounded, Czechia dropped a painful 4-3 overtime decision to Switzerland.