It was the third game of the tournament to go into overtime. While the Austrians struggled with penalties, it was their goaltender, David Kickert, who kept them in it with 30 saves. The game eventually went to a shootout that required ten shooters to decide a winner.

Martin Chromiak scored on Slovakia’s second attempt to open the scoring in the shootout. After the next two shooters missed, Austrian forward Lukas Haudum tied it up. Peter Schneider followed with a goal to give Austria the lead, putting the pressure on Slovakia to score and stay alive. Michal Kristof stepped up but missed the net wide left, sealing a 3–2 win for Austria.

Sam Honzek got Slovakia on the board with his first goal of the tournament. After winning a battle in the corner, a clearing attempt landed on his stick in front of the net, and he wired a shot top corner. Despite this being his strongest performance so far, Honzek still saw significantly less ice time than many of his teammates and did not play in overtime. We’ll see if he’s earned a few more shifts or if his role with the team will remain limited.

Next games:

🇸🇰 Slovakia: May 14 vs. 🇫🇷 France
🇦🇹 Austria: May 15 vs. 🇨🇦 Canada

🇺🇸 United States vs. 🇨🇭 Switzerland

The United States appeared to have a case of the Mondays, as the offence was non-existent in their match-up with Switzerland.

Damien Riat and New Jersey Devils defenceman Jonas Siegenthaler opened the scoring for the Swiss in the first period. After a goalless second, former Columbus Blue Jacket Dean Kukan added another in the third. In goal, 37-year-old Leonardo Genoni stopped all 23 American shots for the shutout.

Next games:

🇺🇸 USA: May 14 vs. 🇳🇴 Norway
🇨🇭 Switzerland: May 15 vs. 🇩🇪 Germany

🇸🇪 Sweden vs 🇫🇮 Finland

As has often been the case in this tournament, one team typically dominates the pace of play, shots on goal and other key metrics—yet the score remains tight. Today’s match-up between Sweden and Finland was no exception.

While the Swedes came away with a 2–1 victory, the outcome could have been very different if not for Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros, who made 39 saves on 41 shots. Leo Carlsson and Jonas Brodin each found the back of the net, but that was all Sweden could muster against Saros.

Finland attempted a third-period comeback for the second straight game. After Harri Pesonen pulled the Finns within one, they were unable to find the equalizer against Jacob Markström.

Neither Rasmus Andersson nor Mikael Backlund had strong performances. Neither recorded a point, although Backlund did manage a solid day in the face-off circle, finishing with a 71 per cent success rate.

Next games:

🇸🇪 Sweden: May 14 vs. 🇱🇻 Latvia
🇫🇮 Finland: May 15 vs. 🇸🇮 Slovenia

🇨🇿 Czechia vs 🇩🇰 Denmark

Flames netminder Dan Vladar finally saw game action in the tournament, and he made the most of the opportunity. Vladar was active in the crease, facing 31 shots and stopping 29 of them. Both goals allowed came from point-blank range, giving him little chance to make the saves. Overall, it was a strong showing that may earn him another start.

However, it was the 🇨🇿 Czech offence that truly stole the spotlight. Led by NHL veterans David Pastrňák and Martin Nečas, the Czechs exploded for seven goals, remaining undefeated as they continue their title defence.

Next games:

🇨🇿 Czechia: May 15 vs. 🇭🇺 Hungary
🇩🇰 Denmark: May 14 vs. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Day 5 schedule

(All times MT):

🇸🇮 Slovenia vs. 🇱🇻 Latvia – 8:20 a.m.
🇳🇴 Norway vs. 🇩🇪 Germany – 8:20 a.m.
🇨🇦 Canada vs. 🇫🇷 France – 12:20 p.m.
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan vs. 🇭🇺 Hungary – 12:20 p.m.

Be sure to catch 🇨🇦 Canada in action tomorrow, as MacKenzie Weegar looks to deliver a breakout performance as the lone Flame in the lineup.

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