The United States’ 1-0 overtime victory over Switzerland brought to an end a long wait for an ice hockey gold medal for the Americans, who have struggled at international level despite sharing the biggest professional league in the game with Canada.

Mikael Backlund and Marcus Johansson have scored two goals each as Sweden beat Denmark 6-2 to take the bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship

The latest chapter of the U.S.-Canada rivalry is expected to unfold at the World Para Ice Hockey Championship, starting Saturday and live on Peacock from Buffalo, New York. The U.S. is the four-time reigning Paralympic champion, but last year Canada won the world title, snapping a streak of more than 20 consecutive losses to the Americans.

Ryan Barlett (18) of Robbinsville moves the puck down the ice during the boys ice hockey game between Robbinsville and Manalapan at Howell Ice Arena in Howell, NJ on January 3, 2025. Richard O'Donnell | For NJ Advan

Nick Olesen scored with 49 seconds left and Denmark stunned Canada 2-1 at the ice hockey world championship to advance to the semifinals.

Numerous international media outlets are reporting that the International Ice Hockey Federation has made the decision to ban Russian teams from competing in the men’s and women’s ice hockey tournaments at the Olympic Winter Games next February in Milan,

The U.S. men’s hockey team reached the final of the world championship, ensuring its best finish at a standalone worlds since 1950. The Americans beat host Sweden 6-2 in Saturday’s semifinal on goals from Brady Skjei,