
U.S. Opens 2026 IIHF World Championship with Convincing Victory Over Great Britain
Team USA posted a 5‑1 win against Great Britain, highlighted by two goals from Isaac Howard and a strong performance from goaltender Devin Cooley.
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Team USA posted a 5‑1 win against Great Britain, highlighted by two goals from Isaac Howard and a strong performance from goaltender Devin Cooley.

The Buffalo Sabres erased an early deficit to post an 8‑3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal, forcing a decisive Game 7 that will decide which team advances to face the Carolina Hurricanes for the conference championship and a shot at the Stanley Cup.
The United States enters the IIHF men's hockey world championship as defending gold medalists, led by marquee forward Matthew Tkachuk and a roster dotted with NHL veterans and rising stars.

Macklin Celebrini, the 19‑year‑old phenom, will captain Canada at the Swiss world championships, joining Sidney Crosby and a star‑studded roster aiming to reclaim the title.