Canada, Germany Lead Ice Hockey Worlds with Multiple Wins

At the Ice Hockey World Championship, Canada and Germany both secured their third consecutive wins, leading their respective groups. Canada dominated France 5-0 with standout performances from Sidney Crosby, who scored his first goal of the tournament, and Bo Horvat, who led the scoring with four goals. Germany defeated Norway 5-2 despite facing physical play and an injury to NHL star Lukas Reichel, with Tim Stutzle making a strong debut by assisting on two goals. The German team showed resilience against Norway's aggressive tactics and overcame unusual game interruptions caused by ice damage. Germany's victory, highlighted by goals from Marc Michaelis and Yasin Ehliz, places them atop Group B with nine points, while Canada shares the lead in Group A with co-host Sweden. Meanwhile, Latvia continued its strong performance with a 5-2 win over Slovenia, who are still seeking their first points in the tournament.