Quarterfinal Fireworks Light Up IIHF Worlds
Dominant performances from Canada, Finland, Switzerland, and Norway reshape the semifinal landscape with historic milestones and stellar goaltending.
May 29, 2026
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Canada Crushes United States in Quarterfinal Clash at Ice Hockey Worlds
Canada’s dominant 4‑0 win over the United States highlights a tournament that sees Finland, Switzerland and Norway join the final four, setting up a high‑stakes semifinal round.
May 29, 2026
Canada Crushes United States in Quarterfinal Showdown at Ice Hockey Worlds
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.
May 29, 2026
Canada dominates United States 4-0 to reach semifinals
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.
May 28, 2026
Day 7 Thrills: Finland, Switzerland, Canada, and Slovakia Secure Key Wins in IIHF Worlds
Finland crushed Latvia, Switzerland downed Great Britain, Canada survived an overtime battle with Norway, and Slovakia edged Denmark in a tight contest, setting the stage for the tournament’s next phase.
May 22, 2026