Denmark’s national ice hockey team has achieved a historic milestone by defeating Canada and advancing to the World Cup semi-final for the first time ever. The stunning 2-1 victory over the Canadians, the most decorated nation in World Cup history with 28 titles, has sent shockwaves through the hockey world and is being hailed as a “miracle.”

The Danish team’s remarkable comeback, scoring two goals in the final three minutes after trailing 1-0, has garnered international attention. Goalkeeper Frederik Dichow’s outstanding performance, blocking 39 Canadian shots, played a crucial role in the upset.

Sweden’s captain, Rasmus Andersson, expressed his shock at Denmark’s achievement, acknowledging their strong team spirit and ability to seize the moment. Leo Carlsson, another Swedish national team member, described the Danish victory as “crazy.”

The Canadian defeat is being viewed as a major upset, with CBC highlighting Denmark’s dominance in the third period, outshooting Canada 22-10. The Toronto Star called the result a “huge surprise,” while Reuters described the Danish finish as a miracle that will be remembered for years to come, even dubbing the victory the “Miracle of Midtjylland.”

Denmark’s semi-final opponent, Switzerland, has also reacted with surprise and respect to the Danish victory. Swiss media outlets acknowledged the magnitude of the upset and recognized Denmark as a formidable opponent, recalling their previous encounter at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

Denmark will face Switzerland in Stockholm on Saturday, while Sweden will play against the USA in the other semi-final.