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Greaves Makes 34 Saves, Canada Blanks U.S. 4-0 in Hockey Worlds Quarterfinal
Celebrini’s sixth goal gave Canada a 1-0 lead after the United States took a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
- Macklin Celebrini scored a power-play goal at 18:31, giving Canada a 1-0 lead over the United States in their quarterfinal matchup. Celebrini beat USA goaltender Devin Cooley high to the glove side.
- The two nations have met 49 times in this tournament, with Canada holding a 42-7 record against the Americans. Despite this historical dominance, the United States has won three of the last five games.
- Following an illegal check to the head by Ryan Lindgren, both teams lost a defenseman as the USA player received a five-minute major and game misconduct. Canadian defenseman Evan Bouchard went down hard on the play.
- USA goalie Devin Cooley weathered early pressure after leaving warmups with a leg injury but returned according to NHL Network. Top scorers include Celebrini with 11 points, while Ryan Leonard and Isaac Howard lead the Americans with three goals each.
- Canada previously defeated the United States 4-1 in their only other quarterfinal meeting in 1995. This history underscores the significance of the current matchup as both programs compete for advancement.
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The quarter-final matches of the World Hockey Championship are scheduled. At 4:20 PM you can watch the Canada vs. USA match live, and at 8:20 PM Switzerland vs. Sweden.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left
L 75%
C 25%
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