WHC: Germany 1, Finland 3
Jesse Puljujarvi scored the eventual game-winner in the third period as Finland opened the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship with a 3-1 win over Germany on Friday.
Brown scores game-winner as Canada's fourth line steals the show in win over Sweden
Mark Roe, Frankie Corrado and Cameron Gaunce break down Canada's opening win over Sweden at the World Hockey Championship, highlighting Connor Brown's impressive outing as well as the way the Canadians were able to play at a high pace.
WHC: Sweden 3, Canada 5
Connor Brown scored the game-winner early in the third period, Fraser Minten and Porter Martone had a pair of assists apiece and Canada downed Sweden to open its World Hockey Championship with a victory.
Top prospect Stenberg looks to keep growing after loss to Canada
18-year-old Ivar Stenberg speaks about how much fun it is playing with Sweden's veteran-laden roster, but says he and the group need to play stronger against some of the better teams like Canada as the tournament continues.
Minten: 'Anytime you get to play for your country it's an unbelievable opportunity'
Fraser Minten explains what it was like to play in his first WHC game for Team Canada and what was clicking for his line in the win over Sweden.
WHC: Canada vs. Sweden extended highlights
It was a back and forth affair with Canada pulling out ahead of Sweden in the end as Connor Brown's goal early in the third broke a 3-3 tie and led Canada to a 5-3 victory.
Brown: 'Nice to come out with a big win to start this tournament'
Connor Brown discusses what adjustments Canada made in the third period against Sweden and what it was like playing in his first World Hockey Championship in in a few years.
Cozens shows off his speed, strength, buries insurance marker for Canada
Dylan Cozens flies in, gets spun around and his backhand attempt deflects off a Swedish player's stick and into the net to give Canada a two-goal lead late in the final period.
Canada restores the lead as Brown finishes off a great play
Connor Brown finishes off some great puck movement by Canada as he buries a shot early in the third period to give Canada a 4-3 lead.
Ekholm's one-timer 'knuckle puck' beats Greaves to tie the game again
Linus Karlsson sends the puck back to Mattias Ekholm and he fires a one-timer past Jet Greaves to tie the game with less than five minutes remaining in the second period.
Holloway snaps it past Hellberg to regain the lead for Canada
Fraser Minten clears a lane out for Dylan Holloway after feeding him the puck and Holloway snaps a shot past Magnus Hellberg glove-side to give Canada a 3-2 lead.
Raymond's PP marker ties it up for Sweden
In what looks like almost a carbon copy of Sweden's first goal, Lucas Raymond's shot from the top of the circle goes off Jet Greaves' glove to tie up the game against Canada.
Larsson scores to cut Canada's lead in half
Jack Berglund sends a pass across the ice to Jacob Larsson and his shot beats Jet Greaves to bring Sweden within a goal midway through the second period.
Jet Greaves slides across crease to rob Sweden's Albert Johannson of a goal
Canada turns the puck over in a dangerous area and Albert Johannson had a great chance to score but Canadian goaltender Jet Greaves managed to slide across for a spectacular save.
O'Reilly extends Canada's lead late in the first period
With a penalty coming against Sweden, Ryan O'Reilly jumps on a loose puck and backhands it past the Swedish goaltender to give Canada a two-goal lead late in the opening period.
Tavares strikes early to open the scoring for Canada
Canada breaks out against Sweden and Darnell Nurse's attempted shot goes right to John Tavares who taps it home less than three minutes into the game to give the Canadians the early lead.
'Their play speaks for itself': Celebrini building chemistry with Crosby, Scheifele
During Team Canada's practice on Thursday, Sidney Crosby was skating on a line with Macklin Celebrini and Mark Scheifele. Crosby and Celebrini spoke about what it was like to skate alongside each other and the challenge of facing Sweden in their first game.
Representing Canada never gets old for Crosby as he eyes success at men's worlds
Sidney Crosby will once again represent Canada on the international stage and despite another long season with the Penguins, Crosby is more than happy to have the opportunity to play for Canada.
Crosby, Celebrini will discuss who will captain Team Canada at men's worlds
Macklin Celebrini was named captain of Team Canada for the men's world hockey championship but with the arrival of Sidney Crosby, there will be a discussion about the leadership of the team. Head coach Misha Donskov revealed the final decision will be made by the players while Celebrini and Crosby spoke about the upcoming talks.
Crosby will join Team Canada for upcoming men's world hockey championship
Hockey Canada announced that the Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will be joining Team Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship. Islanders forward Mathew Barzal has been ruled out with an undisclosed injury.
Celebrini named captain of Team Canada for World Hockey Championship
Sharks sophomore superstar Macklin Celebrini will serve as Team Canada’s captain for the upcoming World Hockey Championship in Switzerland, Hockey Canada announced on Sunday. Veterans Ryan O’Reilly of the Nashville Predators and John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs will wear the ‘A’ as alternate captains.
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