Overview
- Sweden defeated Denmark 6-2 in the bronze medal match of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Stockholm.
- Mikael Backlund and Marcus Johansson each scored twice for Sweden, with additional goals from Lucas Raymond and Mika Zibanejad.
- Denmark's Nicolaj Ehlers and Nick Olesen scored in the third period, but their efforts were insufficient to mount a comeback.
- Denmark's remarkable tournament included a semifinal appearance and a shocking quarterfinal victory over Canada, their best-ever performance in the championship.
- The final match between the USA and Switzerland is scheduled for later today, determining the 2025 champion.