Event Brief
Smile Japan opens Olympic campaign with narrow win over France
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Makoto Ito scored late to secure Japan's victory over France in their Olympic opener.
WHO: Japan National Team
WHAT: Olympic ice hockey match
WHEN: Feb 06, 2026 at 7:55 AM ET
WHERE: Olympic Arena, Tokyo
WHY: To start their Olympic campaign with a win
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