Denmark secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Ice Hockey World Championships with a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Germany. This marks only the third time in history and the first time in nine years that the Danish team has reached this stage of the competition.

Goalkeeper Frederik Dichow played a pivotal role in the shootout, saving four German attempts, while Nick Olesen and Joachim Blichfeld successfully scored for Denmark.

The upcoming quarter-final match will see Denmark face a formidable Canadian team. The game is scheduled for Thursday in Herning.

The match was held in a sold-out arena. Nikolaj Ehlers scored a crucial equalizer late in the third period, ultimately forcing overtime.

The first period saw Denmark dominating, with 14 shots on the German goal. Nick Olesen nearly scored but was denied by the post. However, they were unable to convert their opportunities into goals.

Germany shifted the momentum in the second period. Korbinian Geibel scored with 45 seconds left in the period, giving Germany a 1-0 lead.

Ehlers tied the game with ten minutes remaining in the third.

Overtime could not determine a winner, leading to the deciding penalty shootout.