Sweden powered past surprise package Denmark with a dominant 6-2 victory in the bronze medal game at the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, denying the Danes a historic first-ever podium finish.

Despite stunning Canada in the quarter-finals, Denmark couldn’t replicate the magic against their Scandinavian rivals. The game was defined by two-goal performances from Mikael Backlund and Marcus Johansson, who led Tre Kronor to a comfortable win.

Sweden outshot Denmark by a wide margin and never looked in serious danger, putting to rest any hopes of another Danish upset. While the bronze is a solid achievement, it will feel like a consolation prize for the Swedes, who entered the tournament on home ice with eyes firmly on the gold.

The final will feature a showdown between Team USA and Switzerland, with the gold medal on the line.