USA Advances to IIHF Semifinals with 5-2 Win Over Finland

Conor Garland played a pivotal role in leading Team USA to a 5-2 comeback victory over Finland in the quarter-finals of the IIHF World Championship, securing their place in the semi-finals. The USA overcame a 2-1 deficit with key goals from Garland, defenseman Zeev Buium, and Shane Pinto, while captain Clayton Keller sealed the win with an empty-net goal. Finland, the 2022 world champions, suffered their third consecutive quarter-final exit despite early power-play success. Switzerland also advanced to the semi-finals after a dominant 6-0 win over Austria. The semi-final matchups are yet to be determined, with potential pairings including Canada, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Denmark, as the quarter-finals progress. The championship final and bronze medal games are scheduled for Sunday in Stockholm.