Overview

• Denmark defeated Canada 2–1 in the quarterfinals, with goals in the final minutes from Nikolaj Ehlers and Nick Olesen.
• Goaltender Frederik Dichow was instrumental, saving 39 of 40 shots to frustrate the Canadian offense.
• This marks Denmark's first appearance in the semifinals of the Ice Hockey World Championship, where they will face Switzerland in Stockholm.
• Canada's elimination is their earliest World Championship exit since 2014, despite entering the tournament as a top contender.
• The semifinal lineup also includes Sweden and the USA, reflecting a shift in international ice hockey dynamics.