Leon Draisaitl and Tim Stützle Lead Germany in Hockey Playoffs Before Quarterfinals

Leon Draisaitl and Tim Stützle lead Germany into a playoff match against France as the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament moves toward the quarterfinals in Milan.Canada, the USA, Slovakia, and Finland have secured the top four seeds, while Sweden, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic must navigate elimination games to advance.These qualification matches determine which teams will face the top-seeded nations in the next round scheduled for February 18.