US EditionMacKinnon has three points, Canada finishes first in Group A with 5-3 win over Sweden
- Canada defeated previously unbeaten Sweden 5-3 on Tuesday in Stockholm to finish first in Group A at the world hockey championship.
- Canada recovered from a narrow 2-1 shootout defeat against Finland on Monday, who ended the group stage in third place behind Sweden.
- Key contributors included Nathan MacKinnon with a goal and two assists, Macklin Celebrini scoring his third goal off a Crosby pass, and multiple players assisting and scoring.
- Canada ended the preliminary round with 19 points, six regulation wins, and one extra-time loss, while Jordan Binnington made 25 saves and MacKinnon tied the tournament scoring lead with seven goals.
- Canada will face co-host Denmark, who finished fourth in Group B, in the quarterfinals on Thursday, while Sweden meets Czechia and Finland plays the United States.
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Sweden Suffered Its First Loss to Canada, Its Second Loss to Host Denmark in the Quarterfinals
Host nation Sweden suffered their first defeat at the World Ice Hockey Championships on Tuesday when they fell 3-5 to Canada (1-3, 1-1, 1-1). Fellow host nation Denmark beat Germany on penalties to advance. The Danes last played in the last eight at the World Championships nine years ago.
IIHF - Canada takes first place with win
Canada's relentless puck pursuit and finish around the goal proved too much for Jacob Markstrom and Tre Kronor tonight. The Canadians won the game, 5-3, and with it finished in first place to play Denmark in the quater-finals on Thursday. Sweden finishes second and will play Czechia. Both teams finished the preliminary round with six wins and a loss, but Canada's loss was in a shootout last night to Finland, which gave them the extra point and …
MacKinnon Sparks Canada to Victory: A Thrilling 5-3 Win Over Sweden Secures Top Spot in Group A! – EUROP INFO
Canada Triumphs Over Sweden: A Display of Talent and Tactics In a thrilling encounter on the international hockey stage, Canadian forward Nathan MacKinnon showcased his remarkable skills and leadership, contributing three points to propel Canada to a decisive 5-3 victory against Sweden. This win not only solidified Canada’s position at the top of Group A but also reinforced their status as formidable contenders in this esteemed tournament. The m…
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