Canada delivered a commanding 4‑0 victory over the United States in the quarterfinals of the ice‑hockey world championship, securing a spot in the semifinals and keeping its pursuit of a record‑breaking 29th title alive.
Macklin Celebrini was the offensive catalyst, adding another goal to his tournament tally, while veteran Sidney Crosby opened his scoring account with a timely strike that underscored the team’s depth.
Between the pipes, Jet Greaves turned away 34 shots, preserving the shutout and frustrating the American attack that had hoped to defend the crown it captured in 1933.
A Historic Rivalry Renewed
The match marked the first encounter between the two squads since the dramatic final of the Milan Cortina Olympics just three months earlier, a reunion that added extra spice to an already intense rivalry.
With the win, Canada now eyes the upcoming semifinal as a stepping stone toward what many expect to be its 29th world championship crown, a milestone that would further cement its dominance on the international stage.