Semifinal Showdown
The Canadian squad delivered a commanding performance in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship semifinals, defeating the United States 4‑0 to avenge their Olympic final loss.
Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring with a power‑play marker, giving Canada an early edge and setting the tone for the contest.
Dylan Holloway extended the lead in the second period, capitalising on a defensive lapse to double Canada’s advantage.
Goaltender Jet Greaves was the backbone of the shutout, making several high‑quality saves that kept the American attack at bay.
Connor Brown and veteran Sidney Crosby added empty‑net goals in the final minutes, sealing the victory and underscoring the depth of Canada’s attack.
Quarter‑Final Landscape
Finland also progressed to the semifinals, beating the Czech Republic 4‑1, while the remaining quarter‑final pairings pit Norway against Latvia and Sweden against Switzerland.