Overview
- Canada defeated the United States 4-0 on Thursday, May 28, to advance to the semifinals and move to an undefeated 8–0 record in the tournament.
- Goaltender Jet Greaves posted a 34‑save shutout while Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the event.
- Evan Bouchard left early after a high hit by Ryan Lindgren that earned Lindgren a five‑minute major and a game misconduct and has created an immediate player‑safety and disciplinary issue for the IIHF to review.
- Connor Brown and late call‑up Sidney Crosby sealed the result with empty‑net goals, and Crosby’s presence underscored how staggered NHL playoff arrivals reshaped rosters for both teams.
- The U.S. were eliminated as defending champions and Canada will await its semifinal opponent for the Saturday schedule while monitoring Bouchard’s condition and any further disciplinary action.