Canada beats USA 4-0 at World Hockey Championship in Switzerland
Canadian men's team stays undefeated with 8-0 record, advances to semi-finals. Macklin Celebrini scores for Canada.
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Canada's national men's hockey team defeated the United States 4-0 in the quarter-final of the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland on Thursday, keeping a perfect record intact and eliminating the Americans from the tournament.
The victory puts Canada in the semi-finals with an 8-0 record—a rare flawless run at a world championship. Macklin Celebrini scored early in the first period to set the tone. The dominance reflects depth across the roster and the kind of cohesion that makes Canada formidable on the international stage.
Just three players competed in both the Winter Olympics in Milan three months ago and this tournament: Sidney Crosby and Macklin Celebrini for Canada, and Matthew Tkachuk for the United States. For Calgary fans, the Flames' presence in international competition—whether through Celebrini's rising star or other homegrown talent—ties the YYC to the national team's push for gold.
Canada advances to the semi-final. The revenge factor—this matchup reflects ongoing Canada-USA hockey rivalry—adds to the stakes as the tournament narrows.