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Zacha Injured, Chlapik Steps in for Czechia at Olympics

2/8/2026

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Pavel Zacha will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after an upper-body injury sustained January 29, 2026 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Filip Chlapik will replace Zacha on Team Czechia.
Zacha had 15 goals and 22 assists in 54 games for the Boston Bruins and did not travel with the team for Boston's final two games in Florida.

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Pavel Zacha will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after an upper-body injury sustained January 29, 2026 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Filip Chlapik will replace Zacha on Team Czechia.
Zacha had 15 goals and 22 assists in 54 games for the Boston Bruins and did not travel with the team for Boston's final two games in Florida.