Out in the quarter-finals: Germany and Sweden have to go home

The German national ice hockey team led by NHL star Draisaitl lost 1:5 in the first knockout round against the twelve-time title holders Czech Republic. Jan Kovar (34') had put the Czechs in the lead, Munich's Frank Mauer (38') equalized the score. In the final third, however, Jakub Voracek (45th), Dominik Kubalik (52nd), Ondrej Palat (54th) and again Kovar (60th) sealed the German quarter-final exit - the DEB has to aim for its first World Cup medal since silver in 1953. Continue waiting for selection.

“We all wanted the Czechs the most,” NHL striker Dominik Kahun said before the game: “That is an opponent that is feasible.” In the past, however, the German team’s dream opponent was usually a bit too big: The last World Cup victory was 2007-2 in 0 - after 25 years without success. The Czechs won their last title in Cologne in 2010.

The defending champion is out Unlimited celebration for Finland, disappointment for Sweden. © APA/afp / JOE KLAMAR

Meanwhile, Finland caused a huge surprise and knocked defending champions Sweden out of the tournament. In a turbulent game, the Finns won 5:4 after extra time. The game started very badly for Sweden, as after exactly one minute they fell behind 0-1 thanks to a goal from Niko Mikkola. After that it went back and forth when it came to goals. At the end of regular time it was 4:4 and the game was on a knife's edge. Sakari Manninen made it 5:4 for the Finns in overtime and the underdogs celebrated endlessly.

Already in the afternoon, Canada (3:2 against Switzerland) and Russia (4:3 against the USA) mastered their quarter-final tasks ( see own report ). In the semi-finals, which will be played on Saturday, the following pairings will take place: Russia meets Finland (15.15:19.15 p.m.), Canada meets the Czech Republic (XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.). Ice Hockey World Cup, quarterfinals Czech Republic – Germany 5:1 Goals: 1:0 Kovar (34th), 1:1 Mauer (38th), 2:1 Voracek (45th), 3:1 Kubalik (52nd), 4:1 Palat (54th), 5:1 Kovar (60.)

Finland – Sweden 5:4 aet Goals: 1:0 Mikkola (2nd), 1:1 Klingberg (3rd), 1:2 Hornqvist (17th), 1:3 Pettersson (21st), 2:3 Lindbohm (26th), 3:3 Hakanpaa (30th), 3:4 Gustafsson (40th), 4:4 Antilla (59th), 5:4 Manninen (62nd) Played in the afternoon:

Canada – Switzerland 3:2 Goals: 0:1 Andrighetto (18.06), 1:1 Stone (25.45), 1:2 Hischier (39.57), 2:2 Severson (59.59), 3:2 Stone (65.07)

Russia – USA 4:3 Goals: 1:0 Gusev (1.07), 2:0 Sergachyov (15.47), 2:1 Skjei (22.22), 3:1 Kaprizov (41.31), 3:2 Hanifin (45.53), 4:2 Grigorenko (47.02), 4:3 Debrincat (57.10)

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Out in the quarter-finals: Germany and Sweden have to go home

The dream of Germany's first World Cup medal in 66 years has been shattered; Leon Draisaitl and Co. failed in the quarter-finals of the World Championships in Slovakia. Defending champions Sweden also have to pack their bags.

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