In an incredible quarterfinal showdown at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, Denmark stunned Canada with a dramatic 2-1 victory, marking a historic moment in Danish hockey.
The game, which was scoreless for nearly all of regulation, was practically dominated by Canada, but saw the Danes rally in the final minutes.
After a tense battle through most of the third period, Travis Sanheim broke the 0-0 deadlock for Canada, putting them ahead 1-0.
However, Denmark, undeterred and emboldened, struck back with two goals in the last three minutes.
Nikolaj Ehlers tied the game with a powerful shot from the point, igniting the Danish crowd. Just moments later, Nick Olesen delivered the game-winner, sending the fans into a frenzy as time expired.
This comeback not only secures Denmark’s place in the semifinals but also sent Canada packing. With Frederik Dichow’s stellar performance in goal and a relentless team effort, Denmark head into a matchup with Switzerland with a chance to head to the IIHF final.
Recap live updates, scores, lineups, and highlights below from the Canada vs. Denmark IIHF World Championship 2025 quarterfinal matchup.
NICK OLESEN GIVES DENMARK THE LEAD WITH UNDER A MINUTE TO PLAY! 😱🇩🇰#MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/NThsHSRie9
The Danish crowd goes wild as time expires. Two goals in the last three minutes of regulation were enough for a Denmark team that looked outmatched in the first period.
Canada are knocked out of the IIHF World Championship.
No doubt one of the greatest moments in Danish hockey history.
Thursday, May 22 – Quarterfinal Round
Unbelievable! Denmark take the lead with less than a minute left in the game!
Two goals in less than two minutes.
Nick Olesen gets the goal. Jordan Binnington has been perfect until the last 3 minutes of this game.
NIKOLAJ EHLERS TIES IT FROM THE POINT! 🔥#MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/J7qFsQBOWZ
Only two minutes to go in the game and Nikolaj Ehlers ties it up for the Danes.
Denmark had pulled Frederik Dichow from goal and were playing 6v5 in the Canadian end.
The Danish crowd erupts.
Jordan Binnington has fielded a half-dozen shots in the last few minutes from the Danes, and Canada continues to hold on to their one goal lead with less than three minutes left.
Canada is holding on. Jordan Binnington has been huge in this game. He hasn’t faced a ton of shots, but he has handled so very dangerous opportunities from Denmark.
Two minutes for slashing on Ryan O’Reilly.
Denmark go on the power play with six minutes left in the game.
Canada is looking to hang on to the lead as only 10 minutes remain in this quarterfinal matchup.
TRAVIS SANHEIM BREAKS THE ICE IN THE 3RD PERIOD!!#MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/jNRUmfxCgA
The first goal of the game comes from Travis Sanheim.
Canada puts one away after nearly 45 minutes of scoreless play.
Sidney Crosby gets the assist.
Denmark have come out fighting in the third period.
They’ve had a few close chances, with Jordan Binnington making crucial saves.
The third period begins. Next goal wins?
Frederik Dichow has been unbelievable this game, deflecting 30 shots from the Canadians and has yet to yield a goal.
Canada is 0-4 on the power play, and we’ll head to the third period tied 0-0.
Denmark had their best chances of the game in the second period, including a goal that was called off due to a hand pass.
Two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct on Travis Konecny.
Two minutes for roughing on Christian Wejse.
Konecny entered the crease and paid for it when Wejse took him to the ground.
Two minutes for tripping on Phillip Bruggisser.
Another power play chance for Canada.
Despite Canada dominating possession, territory and shots, Denmark has not gone away and remains in contention for this game.
That could, of course, change at any second with the amount of talent Canada has on the ice.
Denmark had a breakaway goal that was waved off.
Refs are saying it was a hand pass.
Unlucky for Denmark, lucky for Canada.
Plenty of shots for the Canadians, but they have not been able to take advantage of their power play opportunities.
Two minutes for boarding on Nicholas Jensen.
Denmark’s power play is over. The Danes had one true chance during the PP.
5v5 again.
Two minutes for tripping on Ryan O’Reilly.
Denmark get their first power play of the game.
Canada will look to continue their full-court press as the second period begins.
Denmark are no doubt pleased start to this game, with the draw in tact.
Scoreless after 20 minutes.
No goals yet in this game. Canada’s best chances came during the two power plays, but they were unable to score.
Team Canada have dominated possession and shots on goal.
Two minutes for hooking on Joachim Blichfield.
Canada gets their second power play of the game.
No goals yet for the Canadians, but the forecheck has been pretty dominant, with the offense keeping the puck mostly in Denmark territory, and constantly pushing forward.
Denmark successfully kills the first penalty of the game. Back for 5v5.
Two minutes for delay of game on Matias Lassen.
The young Canadian prospect is in for his first shift of the quarterfinals.
Martone replaced Bo Horvat after he suffered an injury.
The Canada vs. Denmark quarterfinal at the 2025 IIHF World Championship is underway.
Frederik Dichow gets the start in goal for Denmark.
Jordan Binnington gets the start in coal for Canada.
Quarterfinal ready. 🇨🇦
Prêts pour le duel quart de finale. 🇨🇦#MensWorlds | #MondialMasculin pic.twitter.com/Cerp9W5x0d
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The puck drops for Canada vs. Denmark at 2:20 p.m. ET on May 22 at the IIHF World Hockey Championship 2025.
Canada vs. Denmark will be broadcast on the NHL Network in the US and on the TSN 1 in Canada.
Tuesday, May 20 – Preliminary Round
Thursday, May 22 – Quarterfinal Round
Saturday, May 24 – Semifinal Round
Sunday, May 25 – Championship
Here are the final standings from the preliminary rounds.
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Group B:
Here are all the preliminary round scores.
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There are 16 total teams competing in the IIHF World Championship, which have been split into two groups, Group A and Group B.
Group A plays in Stockholm, Sweden at the Avicii Arena and Group B plays in Herning, Denmark’s Jyske Bank Boxen.
Team Canada plays Denmark today in the quarterfinals of the IIHF World Championship 2025.
Canada plays Denmark today, May 22, in the 2025 IIHF World Championship. Follow along for live updates on FloHockey.
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