Max Bultman and Jesse Granger give their instant reaction following the Men's Olympic hockey qualification playoffs and look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups between Slovakia and Germany, Canada and Czechia, Finland and Switzerland, and the US and Sweden. Plus, The Athletic's own Arpon Basu calls in from Milan to give his thoughts on the day's action.

This episode was recorded live at 6:00pm ET on February 17, 2026.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse Granger

With: Arpon Basu

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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