Czech ice hockey team beats France 6:3 for first Olympic points

The Czech national ice hockey team defeated France 6:3 in their second Group A game at the Olympic Games in Milan, earning their first points of the tournament after an opening 5:0 loss to Canada.

The Czechs came from 3:2 down to secure the win. The decisive goal was scored late in the second period while shorthanded by Matěj Stránský.

The team, coached by Radim Rulík, will play their final group-stage match on Sunday at 12:10 against Switzerland.