Canada faces Norway for bronze medal at IIHF World Championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Macklin Celebrini and Team Canada will compete for the bronze medal at the IIHF World Championship after a 4-2 loss to Finland. This matchup against Norway takes place on Sunday, aiming to prevent Canada from missing out on a medal for the third consecutive year. Canada's recent performance has shown determination, but they face a tough opponent in Norway. The outcome will have implications for both team's standings and momentum going forward.
- •Canada lost 4-2 to Finland in the semifinals.
- •Macklin Celebrini plays for San Jose Sharks.
- •Team Canada will compete against Norway for bronze.
- •The bronze medal game is scheduled for Sunday.
- •This would mark three straight years without a medal for Canada.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — SJHN Daily: Celebrini & Canada Lose to Finland, Will Play for Bronze
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Macklin Celebrini, Canada to Compete for Bronze Medal at IIHF World Championship
"The dream duo of Macklin Celebrini and Sidney Crosby have fallen short again. Team Canada lost to Team Finland 4-2 in the semifinal of the World Championships. They will now face Team Norway for the bronze on May 31 at 6:30 AM PT. Finland will take on host Switzerland for the gold later in the […] The post SJHN Daily: Celebrini & Canada Lose to Finland, Will Play for Bronze appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
"Following a 4-2 loss to Finland on Saturday, San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and the rest of Team Canada will look to avoid missing out on a medal for the third-straight year as they'll battle Norway for the bronze medal on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 5:23 AMSJHN Daily: Celebrini & Canada Lose to Finland, Will Play for Bronze
The dream duo of Macklin Celebrini and Sidney Crosby have fallen short again. Team Canada lost to Team Finland 4-2 in the semifinal of the World Championships. They will now face Team Norway for the bronze on May 31 at 6:30 AM PT. Finland will take on host Switzerland for the gold later in the […] The post SJHN Daily: Celebrini & Canada Lose to Finland, Will Play for Bronze appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 3:50 AMMacklin Celebrini, Canada to Compete for Bronze Medal at IIHF World Championship
Following a 4-2 loss to Finland on Saturday, San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and the rest of Team Canada will look to avoid missing out on a medal for the third-straight year as they'll battle Norway for the bronze medal on Sunday.
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