In a dramatic quarterfinal match at the World Junior Championship, Team Czechia clinched a historic victory over Team Canada, marking Czechia's first win over Canada in a medal-round game. The match was intense from the start, with Czechia taking an early lead in the first period thanks to goals from Jakub Štancl and Tomáš Cibulka, putting Canada under pressure. However, Canada fought back in the second period, with goals from Matthew Wood and Jake Furlong, leveling the score.
The game remained tied until the final moments of the third period, when Jakub Štancl scored his second goal of the match, securing a win for Czechia. This goal came from an unexpected bounce, adding to the dramatic finish. The loss was a significant disappointment for Team Canada, who exited the championship without any medals.
Adding to the intensity of the moment, Boston Bruins forward and Czech native Jakub Lauko, who has been playing in the NHL this season, made a bold statement on social media targeting the Canadian team and player Fraser Minten.
His message, "not today canada", combined with his zero goals but three assists record in 26 games this season, reflects his confident and somewhat provocative social media presence. Lauko's comments can be seen as rubbing salt in the wounds of the Canadian team, especially given the historical significance of Czechia's win and the close nature of the game.
