Overview
- Sunday’s semifinals are confirmed: Canada faces Czechia and Sweden meets Finland for spots in the championship game.
- Finland eliminated the host and two-time defending champion United States 4-3 in overtime, with Ryker Lee forcing OT late and Arttu Vailila scoring the winner.
- Canada advanced with a 7-1 quarterfinal over Slovakia after a five-goal first period featuring strikes from Cole Reschny, Tij Iginla, Michael Misa, Sam O’Reilly and Brady Martin.
- Goaltender Jack Ivankovic made 21 saves for Canada, and Zayne Parekh and Keaton Verhoeff each recorded two assists.
- Sweden defeated Latvia 6-3 to move on, and Czechia beat Switzerland to complete the semifinal lineup.