Overview
- Germany defeated Kazakhstan 4–1 in their second group-stage match, maintaining their unbeaten record at the 2025 IIHF World Championship.
- Despite an early own goal by captain Moritz Seider, Germany rebounded with goals from Maximilian Kastner, Wojciech Stachowiak, Lukas Reichel, and Lukas Kälble.
- Tim Stützle, cleared by the Ottawa Senators to join the team, has arrived in Denmark and is expected to debut in Tuesday’s game against Norway.
- Head coach Harold Kreis rotated goaltenders, with Mathias Niederberger replacing Philipp Grubauer and delivering a solid performance.
- Germany’s strong offensive depth, led by NHL players like Lukas Reichel, has been instrumental in their early success as they aim for a quarterfinal spot.