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World Juniors Semifinals Set After Canada Rolls and Finland Ousts U.S. in OT

Reseeding places Sweden versus Finland with Canada facing Czechia on Jan. 4.

Overview

  • Canada advanced with a 7-1 quarterfinal win over Slovakia, fueled by a five-goal first period and its first knockout-round victory since 2023.
  • Finland eliminated the two-time defending champion United States with a 4-3 overtime victory to end the hosts' three-peat bid.
  • Czechia beat Switzerland 6-2 and Sweden defeated Latvia 6-3 to complete the semifinal field.
  • Sunday’s semifinals are Sweden vs. Finland at 4:30 p.m. ET and Canada vs. Czechia at 8:30 p.m. ET, with bronze and gold games Monday.
  • Germany won the relegation game 8-4 over Denmark, sending Denmark to Division IA for the 2027 tournament.