Frederik Dichow emerged as the hero, saving all four penalty shots in a dramatic shootout against Germany, securing Denmark’s place in the World Championship quarter-finals. The victory followed a tense match where Nikolaj Ehlers was initially expected to be the key player.

The Danish team erupted in celebration after Dichow’s final save, burying him under a pile of jubilant teammates. Dichow expressed immense pride in his performance and the team’s achievement, particularly doing so in front of their home crowd. He is eagerly anticipating his first quarter-final appearance, especially on home ice.

Dichow explained that he approached the penalty shootout by focusing on reading the German shooters rather than adhering to a specific plan. He emphasized the importance of patience and reacting to the shooter’s initial move, advising against overthinking.

While Dichow stonewalled the German attempts, Nick Olesen and Joachim Blichfeld successfully converted their penalties against German NHL goalie Philipp Grubauer. Olesen’s particularly skillful shot, which involved faking a shot to deceive Grubauer before maneuvering the puck around him, drew a strong reaction from the crowd.

Olesen revealed that he pre-planned his penalty shot, opting for the variation he felt most confident in. He also noted that Grubauer was unfamiliar with his penalty-shooting style, giving him an advantage.

Denmark is now set to face Canada in the quarter-finals on Thursday.