Eriks Mateiko's decisive goal in the shootout propelled Latvia to a shocking 3-2 victory over Canada, highlighting Canada’s disappointing performance after expectations of success.
Despite the odds and past record, Latvia showcased resilience; they were not intimidated by Canada’s history, eventually forcing a shootout and earning a historic victory.
Canada, with a strong lineup aiming for their 20th gold, showed lackluster performance, raising concerns about their preparedness after last year's fifth-place finish.
Canadian goalie Jack Ivankovic, at just 17, made a notable impact as the third-youngest goaltender in history, following a strong win in the opener against Finland.
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