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Clara will start Tuesday vs. Switzerland.
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Clara will start Saturday vs. Finland.
Clara (lower-body) is questionable to play Friday vs. Slovakia.
Clara was absolutely spectacular in his Olympics debut, making 46 saves before being forced to leave Italy's loss to Sweden. If Clara isn't available to start Friday's game vs. Slovakia, expect Davide Fadani, who replaced him on Wednesday, to get the start.
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Clara will start Wednesday vs. Sweden.
Clara is an Anaheim Ducks' prospect, who was taken in the second round in 2023. The Italian netminder played briefly in the AHL last year, but has spent the 2025-26 season with Brynäs IF (SHL), where he is 16-13-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .888 SV% in 30 games. He's expected to face an enormous workload throughout the Olympics, and starts as +3500 underdogs vs. Sweden.
Anaheim has signed Damian Clara to a three-year, entry-level contract.