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Canada defeats USA 4-0 to advance to hockey world semi-finals

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 5:59 PM

Last updated May 28, 2026

Canada defeats USA 4-0 to advance to hockey world semi-finals

Summary

Canada secured a place in the semi-finals of the IIHF World Championship with a decisive 4-0 victory over the United States. Goaltender Jet Greaves delivered a standout performance, recording a shutout. The win provides redemption for Canada after their loss to the U.S. in the Olympic final earlier this year. Finland also advanced to the semi-finals by defeating the Czech Republic, setting the stage for upcoming matchups.

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By the Numbers

•Canada beat the USA 4-0 in the quarter-finals.
•Jet Greaves achieved a shutout in the match.
•The victory avenged Canada's loss to the USA in the Olympic final.
•Finland also advanced by defeating the Czech Republic.
•Canada will compete in the semi-finals of the IIHF World Championship.

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5:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — Canada get payback on USA to reach world ice hockey championship semi-finals

What they're saying

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Canada beat USA 4-0 to reach world semis Goaltender Jet Greaves stars with shutout Finland beat Czechs to book last-four spot Canada cruised to a 4-0 win over reigning champion the United States to book their spot in the semi-finals of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship on Thursday, surviving a third-period onslaught to gain some revenge over the Americans, who beat them in this year’s Olympic final. That 2-1 overtime loss in February was a painful one for the Canadians, who crashed out of last year’s worlds at the quarter-final stage after suffering a 2-1 defeat by Denmark in one of the greatest upsets in the sport’s history. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Agencies

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