Canada beat the United States 4-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the IIHF World Championship. The win provided revenge after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Americans in February’s Olympic final. Canada scored late in the first period on a power-play goal by Macklin Celebrini, who finished for his sixth tournament goal. Dylan Holloway doubled the lead early in the second period after a breakaway and a second-attempt finish. The United States pressed hard in the third period, but Jet Greaves made key saves to keep a shutout. Connor Brown and Sidney Crosby added late empty-net goals. Finland also advanced by defeating the Czech Republic 4-1.
"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."
"Canada taking the lead late in the first period with a power-play goal from Macklin Celebrini, who whipped the puck into the top-right corner past the glove of Devin Cooley for his sixth goal of the tournament. Dylan Holloway doubled Canada's advantage at the halfway point of the second frame, slamming home the puck at the second attempt after a quick breakaway."
"However, Canada goaltender Jet Greaves pulled off a string of fine saves to preserve his shutout, and Connor Brown and Sidney Crosby both scored into an empty net late on to seal victory for their side."
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