{"id":186590,"date":"2026-02-20T21:26:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/186590\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T21:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:26:24","slug":"sharks-philipp-kurashev-scores-for-switzerland-in-olympics-win-over-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/186590\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharks&#8217; Philipp Kurashev scores for Switzerland in Olympics win over Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"news-single-publish-date\">Published on Feb. 18, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=San+Jose%2C+CA&amp;city=San+Jose&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Sharks%27+Philipp+Kurashev+scores+for+Switzerland+in+Olympics+win+over+Italy&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fsan-jose%2Fnews%2F2026%2F02%2F18%2Fsharks-philipp-kurashev-scores-for-switzerland-in-olympics-win-over-italy%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>San Jose Sharks center-winger Philipp Kurashev scored a goal for Switzerland in their 3-0 win over Italy in men&#8217;s ice hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Kurashev&#8217;s early goal helped Switzerland advance to the quarterfinals and eliminate the host nation from the competition.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Kurashev&#8217;s performance for Switzerland highlights the talent of San Jose Sharks players on the international stage, which can boost the team&#8217;s profile and fan interest. The Olympics also provide a platform for lesser-known national teams like Switzerland to compete against traditional hockey powers.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Kurashev scored the opening goal for Switzerland early in the game, converting on a rebound. The Swiss then doubled their lead on the power play in the 11th minute. Switzerland&#8217;s strong defensive effort allowed them to shut out the host Italian team.<\/p>\n<p>      Kurashev scored the opening goal for Switzerland early in the game.Switzerland doubled their lead on the power play in the 11th minute.<br \/>\n        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Philipp Kurashev<\/p>\n<p>A center-winger for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL who scored the opening goal for Switzerland in their 3-0 win over Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland<\/p>\n<p>The national ice hockey team of Switzerland, who defeated Italy 3-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>Italy<\/p>\n<p>The host nation&#8217;s ice hockey team, who were eliminated from the 2026 Olympics after losing 3-0 to Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=San+Jose%2C+CA&amp;city=San+Jose&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Sharks%27+Philipp+Kurashev+scores+for+Switzerland+in+Olympics+win+over+Italy&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fsan-jose%2Fnews%2F2026%2F02%2F18%2Fsharks-philipp-kurashev-scores-for-switzerland-in-olympics-win-over-italy%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cKurashev&#8217;s goal helped Switzerland advance to the quarterfinals while eliminating the host nation from the 2026 Olympics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 NBC Bay Area Staff (nbcbayarea.com)<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Philipp Kurashev&#8217;s performance for Switzerland showcases the talent of San Jose Sharks players on the international stage, which can help boost the team&#8217;s profile and fan interest. The Olympics also provide a platform for smaller hockey nations like Switzerland to compete against traditional powers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on Feb. 18, 2026 Got story updates? 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