The 2025 IIHF World Championship group round continues on Tuesday with its third game of the preliminary round, featuring Canada’s National Men’s Team and France.
Canada enters the matchup riding on the high of a 7-1 blowout against Latvia on Sunday, while France couldn’t muster a win over Finland despite an intense battle on the ice, falling 4-3.
The two teams have played against each other 15 times, but Canada holds the lead 13-2, snagging a win against France in their last meeting back in 2022. The Canadians could certainly add to that column this time around with the talented and versatile roster they boast.
Travis Konecny and Nathan McKinnon have two goals and two assists each in the tournament so far, sitting tied for fifth in tournament scoring. Konecny is currently coming off his best NHL season so far, accounting for 24 goals and 76 total points during his time with the Philadelphia Flyers.
France has been primarily relying on special teams to gain momentum, scoring two power-play goals versus Finland to gain a 2-1 lead early. Goalkeeper Antoine Keller made 47 saves for the French, yet it wasn’t enough to hinder Finland from scoring a few late goals to send the game into overtime, broken by Finland’s final blow. Keller currently has a save percentage of .894 at just 20 years old and could be the key to shutting out a fierce Canadian squad.
Will Canada remain undefeated in the prelims, or does France have the defense to match its pace? Follow the action live as the two teams go head-to-head in the IIHF World Championship.
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The French have yet to make it on the board despite multiple chances to get in the game.
Forward Sidney Crosby peels out of the corner and accelerates to find a slim opening for another Canada goal and his first of the tournament.
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Both opponents have been physical on the ice, and Canada suffered a huge deflection that saw some players take a spill. Neither have been able to generate a successful shot the entire period, and Canada remains in front.
A steal from Canada highlights trouble at the French goal, but a deflection from France allowed it to bring it all the way to an open Canada goal. However, the French were unable to capitalize.
Canada has taken a dominant lead, while France has been unable to connect for a goal thanks to Canadian goaltender Jordan Binnington making some key saves.
Forwards Will Cuylle, Kent Johnson and Ryan O’Rielly combine for another Canadian goal in a swift pass and shoot.
Forward Bo Horvat takes advantage of distracted French defenders to sneak the puck past goaltender Julian Junca for the score.
Canada nearly got its first score of the game off the post, but it bounced out inches from the goal.
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Canada vs. France will face off on Tuesday, May 13 at 2:20 p.m. ET.
Canada vs. France is set in Stockholm, Sweden at the Avicii Arena.
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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.
Tuesday, May 13 – Preliminary Round
Wednesday, May 14 – Preliminary Round
Thursday, May 15 – Preliminary Round
Friday, May 16 – Preliminary Round
Saturday, May 17 – Preliminary Round
Sunday, May 18 – Preliminary Round
Monday, May 19 – Preliminary Round
Tuesday, May 20 – Preliminary Round
Thursday, May 22 – Quarterfinal Round
Saturday, May 24 – Semifinal Round
Sunday, May 25 – Championship
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