
Canada Crushes United States 4-0 to Reach Ice Hockey World Championship Semifinals
A dominant performance sees Canada defeat the United States 4‑0, advancing to the semifinals and keeping its historic championship quest alive.
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A dominant performance sees Canada defeat the United States 4‑0, advancing to the semifinals and keeping its historic championship quest alive.

Canada’s dominant preliminary round and key players like Celebrini, Crosby and Scheifele make them strong favorites against a youthful U.S. squad in the upcoming quarterfinals.
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.

With a perfect 7‑0 record and a +20 goal differential, Canada enters the May 28 quarterfinal in Fribourg as the clear favorite, while the United States struggles with defensive gaps.

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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.

Canada will face Slovenia at 10:20 a.m. ET on May 22 in Fribourg, Switzerland, looking to extend an unbeaten run while Slovenia seeks to build on its early tournament win.

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A recap of Monday's matches, highlighting Mark Scheifele's hat trick, Finland's 7‑1 win, Switzerland's perfect record and the race for knockout spots

A dramatic overtime finish saw Canada defeat Norway 6-5, with Scheifele delivering the winning goal just 29 seconds into the extra period.

A dramatic overtime finish sees Canada rally past Norway, while Finland secures top spot in Group A.

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The tournament opens in Switzerland with 16 nations competing for the championship, featuring powerhouse lineups and emerging talents.

The tournament begins in Switzerland with sixteen nations competing for glory, featuring a mix of traditional powerhouses and rising challengers.

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Despite the arrival of hockey legend Sidney Crosby, Macklin Celebrini will continue as Canada’s captain for the upcoming IIHF World Hockey Championship, a decision driven by his teammates.