Here’s the thing about Team Canada’s upcoming match against Switzerland — you can probably relax a little.

After the dominant 5-0 win over Czechia, Canada’s got another game on the schedule that, let’s be honest, should go their way. And yeah, it’s still Olympic hockey. Switzerland’s still a team that earned its spot here. But this is the type of matchup where Canadian fans can sit back, grab a drink, and just enjoy watching good hockey without the stress eating away at you.

Isn’t that kind of vintage Team Canada, though?

Look, recent hockey has taught us that other countries have closed the gap. We’ve seen tournaments where Canada had to grind out wins they used to get easily. We’ve learned not to take anything for granted anymore. The days of automatic Canadian dominance are supposed to be over, right?

But not today. Today can be enjoyed.

Switzerland’s here because they can play. They wouldn’t have made it to the Olympics otherwise. But there’s a difference between being a good team and being able to match Canada’s firepower when they’re rolling like they are right now. And after what we saw against Czechia, this Canadian squad is firing on all cylinders.

What makes a game like this enjoyable isn’t that it’s a guaranteed blowout. It’s that you can watch it without that knot in your stomach. You can appreciate the skill, the passing sequences, the individual brilliance, without constantly thinking “what if this goes sideways?” You get to see Connor McDavid do his thing and just smile about it instead of desperately needing him to bail everyone out.

After watching Binnington and the defence squad shut the door against Czechia, Celebrini announce himself on the first line, and more than a few depth goals, this is the kind of game where the rest of the roster gets to keep building. The depth guys get more ice time. The chemistry keeps developing. Players who maybe didn’t get on the scoresheet last game get their opportunities.

That matters in tournament hockey. Momentum builds across games, not just within them. Confidence spreads through a lineup when everyone’s touching the puck and feeling good. Switzerland’s the kind of opponent that should let Canada keep that rolling without having to white-knuckle their way through sixty minutes.

Don’t get me wrong — the real tests are coming. There are games ahead where that stress will be back in full force, where every shift matters and nothing comes easy. But that’s not today’s concern.

Today’s about enjoying Olympic hockey the way it’s supposed to be enjoyed when you’re a Canadian fan. No panic. No desperation. Just good hockey played by an elite team that’s hitting its stride.

Recent years have taught us to be cautious about assuming Canadian wins. Fair enough. We’ve learned our lessons about taking things for granted. But every now and then, you get a matchup where you can just exhale and appreciate what you’re watching.

This is one of those games. So sit back, relax, and enjoy it. The tournament’s still young, and it’ll pass by fast enough. Might as well savour the moments where you can actually breathe easy.

Already one game into this tournament, and Canada looks exactly like the team everyone hoped they’d be. Let’s see them keep it rolling.

Celebrini – McDavid – Wilson

Hagel – MacKinnon – Suzuki

Marner – Crosby – Stone

Marchand – Horvat – Reinhart

Bennett

Toews – Makar

Harley – Doughty

Theodore – Parayko

Sanheim

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