Canada blanks Team USA to advance to semis at hockey worlds
Canada defeated the United States 4-0 to advance to the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship. Macklin Celebrini scored his sixth goal of the tournament, while Sidney Crosby netted his first. Canada will face Finland in the semifinals as they pursue their 29th title.
- ▪Macklin Celebrini scored again, and Sidney Crosby netted his first goal in the match.
- ▪Canada's victory ended the United States' quest to retain the trophy they won in 2023.
- ▪Canada remains on course for its 29th title at the worlds and will play Finland next.
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Sports Canada blanks Team USA to advance to semis at hockey worlds By Associated Press Published May 29, 2026, 12:11 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google FRIBOURG, Switzerland — Macklin Celebrini scored again, Sidney Crosby netted his first and Jet Greaves stopped 34 shots as Canada beat the United States 4-0 in a rematch of the Olympic final to advance to the semifinals at the ice hockey world championship on Thursday. In the latest edition of their fierce rivalry, Canada’s victory ended the Americans’ quest to retain the trophy that they had won for the first time since 1933. Thursday’s quarterfinal came three months after the Milan Cortina Olympics gold-medal game, which the Americans won 2-1 in overtime.
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