Overview

• Germany's national team was eliminated from the 2025 IIHF World Championship after losing 1:2 in a penalty shootout to host Denmark in their final group-stage match.
• This marks Germany's first failure to reach the quarterfinals since 2018 and their longest losing streak at the tournament since 2014, with four consecutive defeats.
• Key injuries, including Moritz Müller and Kai Wissmann, and the absence of NHL player Nico Sturm highlighted gaps in leadership and depth within the team.
• Despite strong starts against lower-ranked teams, Germany struggled against top-tier nations, suffering heavy losses to Switzerland, the USA, and the Czech Republic.
• Denmark capitalized on home advantage, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in nine years, with NHL player Nikolaj Ehlers playing a pivotal role in their success.