2025 IIHF World Championship: Live Updates from Stockholm & Herning
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The 2025 IIHF World Championship is heating up across Stockholm and Herning, with 16 national teams competing through May 25. Current standings show Canada and Switzerland leading their groups, but the single-elimination knockout phase beginning May 22 could reshuffle the rankings.
Competition Format Breakdown
Dual Host Cities
Stockholm's Avicii Arena hosts Group A matches while Herning's Jyske Bank Boxen stages Group B games. The top four teams from each group advance to quarterfinals.
Scoring System
Teams earn 3 points for regulation wins, 2 for overtime victories, and 1 point for overtime losses. This system has created tight standings throughout the preliminary round.
Teams Making Headlines
Canada: The Scoring Juggernaut
With six regulation wins and one OT loss, Canada's NHL-star lineup features 19-year-old phenom Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks) who's netted 7 goals already. Veteran goalie Marc-André Fleury maintains a 0.945 save percentage.
Sweden: Home Ice Advantage
Anaheim Ducks' Leo Carlsson leads the host nation with 9 points in 7 games. The Stockholm crowd has helped Sweden secure crucial third-period comebacks against Finland and Czechia.
USA: Bouncing Back Strong
After an early loss to Switzerland, Utah Mammoth's Logan Cooley has driven Team USA's resurgence with creative playmaking, including a highlight-reel overtime winner against Latvia.
How to Watch Worldwide
North American Viewers
• U.S.: NHL Network for key games + ESPN+ streaming
• Canada: Full tournament coverage on TSN platforms
European Broadcasters
• Sweden: SVT and Viaplay
• Denmark: TV2 Sport
• International: IIHF official streaming service
Knockout Stage Predictions
Hockey analysts see Canada and Switzerland as cup favorites, but Sweden's home crowd energy could propel them to the finals. Dark horses include Germany (improved defensive system) and Czechia (defending champions). The semifinals on May 24 will determine who battles for gold in Stockholm's championship Saturday.
Why This Tournament Matters
Beyond national pride, this event serves as crucial preparation for NHL players before the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Emerging talents like Celebrini and Carlsson are using this platform to cement their roles in future international competitions.
