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Canada and Finland will meet in the semifinals of the 2026 World Hockey Championships, with Ottawa Senators forwards Dylan Cozens and Nikolas Matinpalo facing off, while Switzerland eyes a perfect run toward the final.
Switzerland defeated Norway 6‑0 in a dominant semifinal, advancing to the championship game against the Canada‑Finland winner.
Switzerland cruised to a 6‑0 victory over Norway, securing a spot in the world championship final and setting up a showdown with the Canada‑Finland winner.
Switzerland routed Norway 6‑0 in a commanding semifinal, with goaltender Leonardo Genoni shining and multiple players contributing to the offense, positioning the team for a historic final.
A dominant Canadian side routed the United States 4‑0 in the quarterfinal, with Celebrini, Crosby, Holloway and Brown on the scoresheet, while Jet Greaves turned away 34 shots. The win ends the U.S. bid to defend a title last held in 1933 and propels Canada into a semifinal against Finland, where they will meet a team that edged Czechia 4‑1. Meanwhile, Switzerland rallied to defeat Sweden, Norway shut out Latvia, and the semifinal schedule is set for Saturday.
Canada's 4-0 win over the United States in the ice hockey world championship quarterfinals highlights a strong start to the tournament, with key goals from Celebrini and Crosby and a stellar performance by Greaves.
Canada routed the United States 4‑0 in the World Championship semifinal, with Celebrini, Holloway, Brown and Crosby on the scoresheet and Greaves making key saves.
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Finland and Czechia meet in the first quarterfinal of the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships on May 28, with fans able to stream the game free on IIHF.TV — provided they use a VPN to bypass regional blocks.
The upcoming quarterfinals of the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland promise high‑stakes drama, with the United States defending champion facing Canada in a storied rivalry, while other matchups showcase emerging stars and seasoned leaders.
Sandis Vilmanis’ recent scoring burst at the IIHF tournament, his NHL debut and the Florida Panthers’ outlook converge with notable advances by Team USA and Finland.
A look at the key matchups featuring Detroit Red Wings talent, from Norway’s overtime hero to Sweden’s defensive lineup, as the quarterfinals set the stage for dramatic finishes
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The final group stage of the World Ice Hockey Championship concluded with the quarter‑finalists emerging from Group A and Group B, setting up a slate of matches on May 28.
The United States defeated Austria 4-1, with Matthew Tkachuk and Devin Cooley shining, while Latvia, Norway, and Sweden also advanced, reshaping the knockout bracket.
Latvia’s 8‑1 win over Hungary not only clinches third place in Group A but also sets up a crucial showdown for the United States against Austria, while other groups see Norway’s historic advance and Switzerland‑Finland’s top‑seed clash.
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The United States routed Hungary 7-3 while Norway secured a 4-1 victory over Czechia, both teams moving into the knockout stage.
Dylan Cozens, Nikolas Matinpalo and Mads Søgaard each contributed key moments as their teams jockey for position in the preliminary round.
The final days of the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland highlighted the impact of three Ottawa Senators prospects, with Cozens leading Canada to a dominant win, Matinpalo anchoring Finland's defense and Søgaard backstopping Denmark to a clean sheet and shootout victory.
After a loss to Latvia, the U.S. men's hockey team must win its last two games to keep quarterfinal hopes alive.
The U.S. men's hockey team faces a must‑win situation as Latvia, Austria and Germany jostle for the final quarterfinal spots.
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Canada defeated Slovenia to claim the top seed, while Germany, Finland and Sweden also posted victories, keeping the tournament wide open heading into the next stage.