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Tampere, Finland – Canada advanced to the semifinals of the 2023 IIHF World Championship with a dominant 4-0 victory over the United States on Thursday. Goaltender Jet Greaves was the story of the game, delivering a stellar performance with 34 saves to secure the shutout.

The game, played at the Tampere Arena, saw Canada control the play for much of the contest. While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, the U.S. team put up a fight, generating several scoring chances that Greaves successfully thwarted. Canada's offensive efforts were spread throughout the lineup, with four different players finding the back of the net.

The win marks Canada’s continued pursuit of a record-extending 24th World Championship title. They last won the tournament in 2021. The team’s strong defensive play, anchored by Greaves' outstanding goaltending, proved to be too much for the Americans to overcome. Details regarding Canada's semifinal opponent will be determined following the conclusion of other quarterfinal matches.

This quarterfinal matchup was highly anticipated, pitting two North American hockey powerhouses against each other. The U.S. team, despite the loss, showcased talent and determination throughout the tournament, but ultimately fell short against a resilient Canadian squad. The shutout victory provides a significant boost to Canada's momentum as they head into the medal round of the world championship.