Denmark secured a historic victory against Canada at the Ice Hockey World Championship, reaching the semi-finals for the first time ever. The 2-1 comeback win is being hailed as a major upset and a “miracle” by international media.

The Danish team’s remarkable performance saw them overcome a 1-0 deficit with two late goals in the final three minutes. Goalkeeper Frederik Dichow is receiving significant praise for his outstanding performance, having stopped 39 of Canada’s shots.

Sweden’s captain, Rasmus Andersson, expressed his astonishment at the Danish victory, acknowledging their strong team spirit and the unique opportunity they seized.

The Canadian defeat is considered a major shock, with CBC noting Denmark’s dominance in the third period, outshooting Canada 22-10.

Denmark’s victory against Canada, the most decorated nation in World Championship history with 28 titles, propels them into a semi-final match against Switzerland in Stockholm. The other semi-final will see Sweden face off against the USA.