Overview
- Canada advanced with a 7-1 quarterfinal win over Slovakia powered by a five-goal first period, with Jack Ivankovic making 21 saves.
- Finland eliminated the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime to book a place in the final four.
- Sweden defeated Latvia 6-3 and Czechia beat Switzerland 6-2 to complete the semifinal lineup.
- Semifinals are Sunday, Jan. 4: Sweden vs. Finland and Canada vs. Czechia, with medal games scheduled for Jan. 5.
- Germany won the relegation game 8-4 over Denmark, with Denmark reported to drop to Division IA for 2027.