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In a tightly contested opening match of Group B, Canada defeated Sweden 5-3, with key contributions from John Tavares, Ryan O'Reilly and Dylan Cozens. The win sets up pivotal upcoming fixtures against Italy and Denmark.
Switzerland defeated the United States 3‑1 in the tournament opener, while Canada opened its campaign with a 5‑3 win over Sweden, bolstered by the addition of Sidney Crosby.
Switzerland stunned the United States 3-1 in the tournament’s first match, with Andrighetto and Suter each contributing two points and Genoni making 19 saves. Canada also began its campaign with a 5-3 win over Sweden, featuring multiple goal scorers and a strong performance by Jet Greaves.
In a dramatic opening match in Switzerland, Canada surged to a 5-3 win over Sweden, with veteran forwards John Tavares and Ryan O’Reilly setting the tone before Connor Brown and Dylan Cozens sealed the triumph.
The 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland features former Northern Michigan University standouts competing for Austria and Hungary, while Canada opens its campaign with a 5‑3 victory over Sweden, highlighted by John Tavares, Ryan O’Reilly and Sidney Crosby.
Canada opened the 2026 ice hockey world championship with a 5‑3 win over Sweden, highlighted by early goals from John Tavares and Ryan O’Reilly, a late surge by Dylan Cozens, and the debut of Sidney Crosby as an alternate captain.
Canada defeated Sweden 5‑3 in their opening game at the 2026 World Hockey Championship, with Connor Brown scoring the decisive goal.
Canada opened the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship with a 5-3 win over Sweden, highlighted by early goals from John Tavares and a late surge from Dylan Cozens, while the tournament also saw Finland defeat Germany and the United States prepare for a clash with host Switzerland.
In a tightly contested opening game, Canada edged Sweden 5-3, showcasing a blend of veteran leadership and emerging talent.
Canada's men's ice hockey team began the championship by defeating Sweden 5-3, with key goals from Tavares, O’Reilly, Holloway, Brown and Cozens. Sidney Crosby, now an alternate captain, returned after NHL playoff elimination, while Finland also secured a win in Zurich.
Latvia’s Sandis Vilmanis and Czechia’s Marek Alscher, recent Call‑ups to the Florida Panthers, have earned places on their national teams for the 2026 IIHF World Championship, set to take place in Fribourg and Zurich from May 15 to May 31.