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Denmark Stuns Canada as IIHF World Championship Semifinals Set

Team USA, Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland advance to Saturday’s semifinals after dramatic quarter-final outcomes.

Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Quarter Finals - Canada v Denmark - Jyske Bank Boxen Arena, Herning, Denmark - May 22, 2025 General view during the match Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS
Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Quarter Finals - United States v Finland - Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden - May 22, 2025 U.S. players celebrate after the match  Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via REUTERS     ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. SWEDEN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SWEDEN.
Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Quarter Finals - Canada v Denmark - Jyske Bank Boxen Arena, Herning, Denmark - May 22, 2025 Canada's Travis Konecny in action with Denmark's Frederik Dichow and Jesper Jensen Aabo  Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS
Ice Hockey - IIHF World Championships - Quarter Finals - Sweden v Czech Republic - Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden - May 22, 2025 Czech Republic's Michael Spacek celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates  Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via REUTERS

Overview

  • Denmark achieved a historic 2-1 victory over 28-time champion Canada, scoring twice in the final three minutes for their first-ever semifinal berth.
  • Nick Olesen scored the game-winning goal with 49 seconds left, while goaltender Frederik Dichow made 39 crucial saves to secure the upset.
  • Team USA defeated Finland 5-2, propelled by Conor Garland's two power-play goals, advancing to face co-host Sweden in the semifinals.
  • Sweden eliminated defending champion Czech Republic with a commanding 5-2 win, led by two-goal performances from Lukas Raymond and Leo Carlsson.
  • Switzerland routed Austria 6-0 to set up a semifinal clash with Denmark, as all four teams prepare for Saturday's matches in Stockholm.