Macklin Celebrini scored a pair of goals as Canada cruised to a 6-0 win over Italy on Saturday at the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship in Fribourg, Switzerland. The 19-year-old forward, who was the first overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks, continues to impress on the international stage.
Dominant Performance
Canada controlled the game from the outset, outshooting Italy 42-15. Celebrini opened the scoring late in the first period and added another in the second to put the game out of reach. Other goals came from Connor Brown, who also had an assist, and supporting players who contributed to the lopsided scoreline.
Goaltending Shines
Canadian goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped all 15 shots he faced to earn the shutout. The St. Louis Blues netminder was rarely tested but made key saves when needed to preserve the clean sheet.
Group B Standings
The victory improves Canada's record in Group B to 3-1-0, keeping them in contention for a top spot in the group. Italy remains winless at 0-4-0 and faces an uphill battle to advance to the knockout stage.
Canada's next game is against Finland on Monday, a crucial matchup that could determine seeding for the quarterfinals. The team is aiming for its first gold medal since 2023 after falling short in recent tournaments.
