
Canada’s Dominant 6‑0 Victory Over Italy Highlights Early Surge at Hockey World Championship
A look at the opening day of the tournament, featuring Celebrini's two goals, Crosby's assist, and solid goaltending from Talbot.
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A look at the opening day of the tournament, featuring Celebrini's two goals, Crosby's assist, and solid goaltending from Talbot.

Canada’s 6‑0 win over Italy highlighted Macklin Celebrini’s two‑goal performance and a shutout by Cam Talbot, while other results saw Finland, Austria and Slovakia secure victories in the opening round of the world championship.
A dominant Canadian performance, key contributions from several stars, and unexpected upsets defined the latest round of games.

Canada secured a 6‑0 victory over Italy, with teenage captain Macklin Celebrini delivering two goals and an assist, while goaltender Cam Talbot turned away all 19 shots. The win follows a narrow triumph over Sweden and sets the stage for upcoming Group B clashes.

Macklin Celebrini scored twice, assisted by Sidney Crosby, while goaltender Cam Talbot turned away all 19 shots, sealing a 6‑0 victory that underscores Canada’s early lead in the world championship.

Canada routed Italy 6-0 in a commanding performance at the ice hockey world championship, with 18-year-old captain Macklin Celebrini scoring twice. The win underscores Canada's early group dominance and sets the stage for upcoming matchups.

Austria opened the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship with a 5‑2 win over Britain, highlighted by three goals in the first ten minutes and a double from Peter Schneider, while other matches saw Slovakia edge Norway and Canada prepare for Italy.

Austria surged ahead with a rapid three‑goal burst, Britain answered with two goals from David Clements and Liam Kirk, and Slovakia secured a 2‑1 win over Norway thanks to Marek Hrivik's decisive strike.

Austria's rapid start, Britain's reply through Clements and Kirk, and a slate of upcoming fixtures define the opening day of the ice hockey world championship.

Austria defeated Great Britain 5-2 in the tournament opener, with Peter Schneider scoring twice, while other groups saw Switzerland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Canada and others claim wins.