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Why Mitch Marner deserves to win Olympic gold medal

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Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner deserves to win a gold medal after years of coming up short in key moments.

Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Mitch Marner of Canada celebrates with Thomas Harley after scoring their fourth and game-winning goal against Czechia in a men's ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

There has been an ongoing moral conflict among Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Mitch Marner’s overtime winner against Czechia in Team Canada’s quarterfinal matchup has ignited divided opinions.