Despite recording a mere five points (three goals and two assists) through 22 games played as an Edmonton Oiler, David Tomasek would prove critical to Czechia's efforts in their opening game of the 2026 IIHF World Championship, a 4-1 win over Denmark.
Tomasek would record an assist on Czechia's second goal of the game, which was scored by EV Zug winger Daniel Vozenilek. He also recorded a secondary assist on Czechia's third goal of the game, which was scored by HC Dynamo Pardubice center Roman Cervenka on a primary assist from Providence Bruins forward Matej Blümel.
The remaining two Czechia goals were scored by Blümel and EV Zug/ex-Ottawa Senators winger Dominik Kubalik. The former goal was assisted by Cervenka and HC Dynamo Pardubice forward Lukas Sedlak, while the latter goal was supported by HC Kometa Brno left winger Jakub Flek.
Denmark's lone goal of the game was scored by Skelleftea AIK forward Mikkel Aagaard with under three minutes to go in the third period. No assist was recorded on the goal.
Czechia raced out to a 2-0 lead by the midway mark of the second period, maintaining the advantage for over half the game before pushing it to a 3-0 scoreline. Denmark cut into the lead with their lone goal of the game, but Czechia would ice the game with under a minute to go in the game.
Relevant statistics and facts
Despite getting outshot 29-20, Denmark was able to convert one of their two power play opportunities; Czechia could not convert any of their three special teams situations.
Czechia outshot Denmark 11-1 in the opening frame, but Denmark outshot Czechia 11-7 in the second period of action.
Motor Ceské Budejovice forward Nick Olesen recorded six shots on goal in the game.
Not only did Blümel lead the way in shots on goal for Czechia with five, but three additional Czech players would record at least three shots on goal during the game.
Belleville Senators netminder Mads Sogaard recorded 25 saves on 28 shots faced during the game, resulting in a 0.893 save percentage. At the same time, HC Sparta Praha goaltender Josef Korenar saved 19 of the 20 shots he faced during the win, resulting in a 0.950 save percentage.
What's next?
Czechia will return to World Championship action on Saturday when they take on Slovenia in what will be the latter's opening game of the tournament. Puck drop at the Swiss Life Arena is set for 2:20 P.M. Eastern Time.
Denmark will have the Saturday off before returning to play on Sunday against Sweden, who lost their opening game of the tournament against Canada. Puck drop in that game is set for 10:20 A.M. Eastern Time at the BCF Arena.
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