Olympic viewing guide: Mixed doubles curling goes bonkers

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Canada did not reach the podium on Day 2 of medal events in Beijing. Snowboarder Laurie Blouin came close, placing fourth in the women's slopestyle. Speed skater Ted-Jan Bloemen did not, finishing 10th in the men's 5,000 metres. With both athletes falling short after taking silver in these events four years ago, Canada remains at two medals and is still looking for its first gold.

But it was far from a boring day. The mixed doubles curling event went bonkers, with Canada's team at the centre of the chaos. The mayhem (both on and off the ice) set up a dramatic conclusion to the round robin tonight, followed by the semifinals on Monday morning.

We'll start our daily viewing guide there, then look at what could be a big medal day for Canada in snowboarding and short track speed skating. Plus, a Canadian teenage figure skater delivers under pressure and the Dufour-Lapointe sisters share a tearful farewell.

Here's what to watch on Sunday night and Monday morning:

Today looked like it would be a get-right day for Canada's Rachel Homan and John Morris. A tough schedule to start the tournament left the Canadians clinging to the fourth and final playoff spot with three games remaining. But Sunday's matchups vs. the Czech Republic and Australia — the two worst teams in the standings entering the day — offered a great chance for Canada to solidify its status for the medal round. The road seemed to get even easier when one of Australia's players tested positive for COVID-19, apparently disqualifying them from the rest of the event and removing the danger