Another thrilling day of ice hockey is in the books as the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship continues to deliver top-tier action in Sweden and Denmark. Day 5 saw dominant performances, surprising upsets, and key shifts in both Group A and Group B standings.

Group A: Crosby Strikes as Canada Cruise, Latvia on the Rise

Latvia put in a convincing display to defeat Slovenia 5–2, a result that lifted them to third in the Group A table. It was a third straight loss for Slovenia, who remain rooted to the bottom with slim hopes of advancing.

Team Canada showed no mercy as they dismantled France in a one-sided 5–0 victory. Sydney Crosby, back in Canadian colours, netted his first goal of the tournament—much to the delight of the fans and the frustration of the French defense.

Group B: Germany Take the Lead, Hungary Celebrate First Win

Germany powered past Norway with an impressive 5–2 victory, moving to the top of Group B. The win puts them a point clear of Czechia and two ahead of Switzerland in a tight race for playoff spots.

Hungary earned their first win of the tournament, overcoming Kazakhstan 4–2 in a hard-fought battle. The result has blown the group wide open and added another layer of drama to the qualification picture.

Coming Up: Key Clashes on the Horizon

The action doesn’t stop. While none of today’s fixtures involve top-ranked contenders, there’s still plenty to play for. Slovakia take on France, USA face Norway, Kazakhstan battle Denmark, and Latvia meet a strong Sweden side.

The tournament runs through May 25, with Czechia entering as the defending champions.