USA dominates World Cup opener against Sweden, securing a resounding victory
The 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship got off to a roaring start, with both Sweden and the USA securing impressive victories. Our reporters were on the scene in Stockholm and Herning to bring you the action.
On day one, the teams were divided into groups. Sweden found themselves in Group A, squaring off against Slovakia, while the USA battled it out in Group B against hosts Denmark.
Sweden's dominance shone through as they cruised to a 5-0 victory against Slovakia. Goals were scored by Mikael Backlund (12th), Leo Carlsson (19th), Jonas Brodin (20th), Elias Lindholm (39th), and Mika Zibanejad (58th). Jacob Markström was unbeatable in goal, saving all 15 shots on target.
Meanwhile, the USA also claimed a resounding 5-0 triumph over Denmark. Matty Beniers scored a brace (29th, 57th), with Cutter Gauthier (18th), Logan Cooley (24th, power play), and Mason Lohrei (50th) adding singles. Joey Daccord kept a clean sheet, saving all 26 shots on target.
As of now, Sweden and the USA lead their respective groups. Other teams in the tournament include Finland, Austria, Norway, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Canada, Latvia, France, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
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As of May 10, 2025, here's a snapshot of the standings and scores in Group A (Stockholm):
- Sweden leads Group A with a 1-0-0-0 record, scoring 5 goals and conceding none, giving them 3 points and a +5 goal difference.
- Finland also boasts 3 points with a 1-0-0-0 record, scoring 2 goals and conceding 1 (+1 GD).
- Austria and Slovakia have each lost their opening games, with Austria scoring 1 and conceding 2 (0 points, −1 GD) and Slovakia conceding 5 without scoring (0 points, −5 GD).
For Group B (Herning), as of now, the specific scores and standings are not available. However, highlights include the USA's 5-0 win over Denmark, featuring NHL stars such as Beniers, Brady Skjei, Joey Daccord, and Jeremy Swayman.
Matty Beniers of Team USA has emerged as a key scorer following his impressive performance in the game. Details on top scorers for the tournament and the full Group B standings will be available as the tournament progresses. Check the official IIHF site and live score resources for the latest comprehensive scores, standings, and top scorers.
In the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Sweden's Jonas Brodin scored a goal in their 5-0 victory over Slovakia on day one. The USA claimed a similar 5-0 win against hosts Denmark, with Matty Beniers scoring a brace. As of May 10, 2025, Sweden and the USA lead their respective groups. To stay updated on sports news, including the progress of this tournament, subscribe to our Telegram channel at @sportnurkz. For comprehensive standings, scores, and top scorers, visit the official IIHF site or live score resources. (href: https://www.iihf.com/ )
