WHC: Sweden 1, Switzerland 3
It was a hard fought battle but the Swiss came out on top. The hosts secured their semifinal berth with a 3-1 win over Sweden. Denis Malgin scored the game-winner on a solo effort in the second period.
WHC: Latvia 0, Norway 2
Norway defeated Latvia, 2-0, tonight to advance to the semi-finals on Saturday. It will be their first ever semis appearance, and it also guarantees that they will be playing for a medal on Sunday.
Donskov says Greaves was 'critical' in win; doesn't have an update on Bouchard
Canadian head coach Misha Donskov discusses what was said before the game considering their recent history against the United States. He also touches on the performance of netminder Jet Greaves and says there's no update on defenceman Evan Bouchard.
'Goalie or no goalie it's nice to see it go over the line': Crosby on scoring his first goal
Sidney Crosby has nine assists at the World Hockey Championship, but it took till the final minutes of the quarterfinal game against the United States to score his first goal of the tournament. He shares what he said to Macklin Celebrini after he buried the empty netter and how well Jet Greaves played in net for Canada.
Scheifele: Greaves 'was our biggest player all game ... he played amazing'
Mark Scheifele talks about the full team effort Canada put in against the Americans, Jet Greaves' fantastic performance in net, the defence stepping up in Evan Bouchard's absence, and more.
WHC: Canada vs. United States extended highlights
Jet Greaves made 34 saves for the shutout, while Macklin Celebrini and Sidney Crosby both found the back of the net to help Canada beat the United States and reach the semifinals.
'That's a good performance by us': Celebrini pleased with Canada's 60-minute effort
Macklin Celebrini discusses Canada's 4-0 shutout win over the Americans and what he calls a 'great 60-minute effort'. He touches on Jet Greaves play between the pipes and where the team is at heading into the semis.
WHC: Czechia 1, Finland 4
Sakari Manninen and Lenni Hämeenaho had a goal and an assist apiece and Justus Annunen made 25 saves as Finland took down Czechia to advance to the semifinals of the World Hockey Championship.
WHC: United States 0, Canada 4
Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring for Canada on the power play, Jet Greaves made 34 stops to keep the Americans off the scoreboard and Canada beat the United States in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the tournament on an empty-netter, and Dylan Holloway and Connor Brown also found the back of the net.
Gaunce: Greaves was 'the best player on the ice for both teams' in Canada's win vs. USA
TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce joins Mark Roe to discuss how impressive Jet Greaves was to lead Team Canada to a quarterfinal win over the United States on Thursday, and how Evan Bouchard's injury will allow Denton Mateychuk to step up for the remainder of the tournament.
Tkachuk: 'I guess we won the big one ... but this one still sucks losing'
Matthew Tkachuk shares what made the difference for Team Canada in their 4-0 win over the United States in the quarterfinals, and what he'll remember the most about the tournament.
Greaves breaks down his 34-save shutout win over the Americans
Jet Greaves made 34 saves to shutout the Americans and help Canada advance to the semifinals at the Men's World Hockey Championship. He talks about the team's performance in front of him and where they're at heading into the semis.
Holloway picks up his own rebound and scores on Cooley to make it 2-0 for Canada
Dylan Holloway picks up his blocked shot and quickly snipes it past Devin Cooley to make it 2-0 for Canada against the United States.
Lindgren given a game misconduct for hit to the head on Bouchard
Ryan Lindgren delivers a hit to the head of Evan Bouchard knocking the Canadian defenseman out cold. Team USA was assessed a five minute major and Lindgren was given a game misconduct for the hit. Bouchard was helped off the ice.
Celebrini snipes the first goal of the game on the PP as Canada draws first blood
Macklin Celebrini walks in on the net and fires home the first goal of the game for Canada on the power play to take a 1-0 lead over the United States.
Colaiacovo feels Canada must be 'absolutely jacked up' to get USA in quarterfinals
TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joins Mark Roe to discuss how excited Canada must be to get to face the rival United States in the quarterfinals at the Men's Worlds on Thursday, how much of an X-factor Matthew Tkachuk could be in the game, and which goalie he trusts more between Canada's Jett Greaves and the USA's Devin Cooley in net.
WHC: Canada 3, Czechia 2
Macklin Celebrini scored twice off two beuutiful passes from Sidney Crosby, and John Tavares netted the winner midway through the third period as Canada defeated Czechia to close round robin play at the Men's Worlds. Canada will face rival USA in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Tavares excited for quarterfinal clash with USA: 'Everyone is pumped for the opportunity'
John Tavares details what changed for Canada in their comeback win over Czechia, what's causing their slow starts at the men's Worlds, his late game-winning goal, and looks ahead to the quarterfinal clash with the United States.
Donskov proud of Canada's 'character win' against Czechia after slow start
Head coach Misha Donskov discusses Canada's 'character win' against Czechia after a poor first period, how they need to fix their slow starts, Sidney Crosby leading the team on and off the ice, how the heat has added another challenge to deal with, and playing against USA in the quarterfinals.
Celebrini credits Crosby for his goals: 'If you watch, I didn't really do anything'
Canada captain Macklin Celebrini discusses the impressive depth of Canada's roster, his strong chemistry playing with Sidney Crosby, and what the key will be against the United States in the quarterfinals.
WHC: Finland 2, Switzerland 4
Ken Jager scored a power play goal late in the third period to help lift host nation Switzerland past Finland to clinch top spot in Group A. The Swiss finished the preliminary round 7-0 and will face Sweden in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
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