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Two Boston Bruins players returned with gold medals from the 2026 IIHF World Championships, while a host of other Bruins prospects contributed significantly across competing nations.
Finland opened scoring in the first minute and never looked back, with Ville Heinola and Mikko Lehtonen among the goal scorers, while Britain remains winless and faces Latvia and Germany next.
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.
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
Finland defeats the United States 6-2, with Lenni Hämeenaho scoring twice and Mikko Lehtonen and Olli Määttä adding two assists each. Canada beats Denmark 5-1, led by Sidney Crosby's four assists, and prepares for a match against Norway.