Blackhawks Players Were Glued to Canada-Czechia Overtime, Too - Bleacher Nation

"Yes, the Blackhawks players are just like the rest of us. When the Blackhawks' first full practice of the Olympic break came to a close on Wednesday, many of the players quickly made their way to the room. And they, like the media members who joined them there, were glued to the television to watch overtime of Canada's quarterfinal game against Czechia."

"Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight, who's American, was glued to the goaltending play of Jordan Binnington and Lukáš Dostál, asking a few of us to move out of the way so he could watch. Jason Dickinson was interested in the back-and-forth of the 3-on-3 overtime, even if Nick Foligno was chirping him about "the game" starting a few hours later (referring to the US against Sweden)."

"I asked Frank Nazar if his experience playing for the USA at the World Championship after last year changed how he watches the Olympics. He said it has absolutely impacted his perspective. His appreciation for what the team is chasing is more after helping the US win gold at the Worlds for the first time. Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said he got to the coaches' room just in time to see Canada tie the game."

Blackhawks players gathered in the team room after practice to watch overtime of Canada's quarterfinal against Czechia. Spencer Knight closely observed goaltending by Jordan Binnington and Lukáš Dostál, asking others to move so he could watch. Jason Dickinson followed the 3-on-3 overtime while Nick Foligno teased him about the U.S. game starting later. Mitch Marner's game-winning goal energized Canadian players like Colton Dach and prompted jokes about the Maple Leafs. Frank Nazar's World Championship experience with the U.S. increased his appreciation for Olympic competition after helping the U.S. win its first Worlds gold. Jeff Blashill arrived in time to see Canada tie the game.

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