IIHF - Czechs edge plucky Norwegians

In Denmark's third match at the Ice Hockey World Championship, the world champions from the Czech Republic and NHL profile David Pastrnak await.

IIHF - Czechs edge plucky Norwegians

Clearly, it pays to have superstars. David Pastrnak scored the second-period go-ahead goal as Czechia edged Norway 2-1 at the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The 2020 Rocket Richard Trophy winner from the Boston Bruins famously notched the winner in last year's gold medal game against Switzerland. The reigning world champion Czechs earned their first three-point win after edging the Swiss 5-4 in overtime in their Herning opener. But it…

Norway's ice hockey team suffered their second 1-2 loss in the World Cup. Reigning world champion Czech Republic had their hands full with the Norwegian team.

Herning (Denmark) - Czech hockey players defeated Norway 2:1 at the world championship in Herning, scoring their second win of the tournament and placing third in Group B. Star forward David Pastrňák scored the winning goal for the reigning world champions in the 34th minute, before Jakub Flek scored.

Norway's ice hockey team suffered their second 1-2 loss in the World Cup. Reigning world champion Czech Republic had their hands full with the Norwegian team.

Watch the online broadcast of the World Ice Hockey Championship match in Denmark between the Czech Republic and Norway.