Rutta Set to Return for Czechia Against Denmark
In a significant boost for the Czech national team, veteran defenseman Jan Rutta has been cleared to play in Tuesday’s qualifying round match against Denmark for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This update comes courtesy of Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet.
Rutta, who sustained an upper body injury during the opening match against Canada last Thursday, was sidelined for the next two games. His return to the lineup is eagerly anticipated as he aims to reinforce the team’s defense in hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals, where they would face Canada once again on Wednesday.
As he steps back into a bottom-four role, Rutta’s experience will be crucial for Czechia’s ambitions in this high-stakes tournament.
