Canada Keeps Rolling in Switzerland
Canada is looking like a team on a mission at the 2026 men's hockey world championship. On Monday in Fribourg, Switzerland, the Canadians dismantled Denmark 5-1, picking up their third straight win of the tournament and sending a clear message to every other nation in the field: this squad means business.
It was the kind of dominant, two-way effort that Canadian hockey fans have come to expect from a team stacked with NHL talent — and two players in particular stole the show.
Crosby Still the Playmaker Supreme
Sidney Crosby, the Penguins captain and perennial face of Canadian hockey, was simply unplayable against the Danes. The 38-year-old racked up four assists on the afternoon, threading passes through traffic and finding teammates in stride the way only Crosby can.
For a player of his stature, representing Canada on the international stage has always been taken seriously — and this tournament is no different. His four-point game was a reminder that, even deep into his career, Crosby remains one of the most dangerous playmakers in the world when he's motivated and healthy.
Martone Making His Mark
If Crosby was the engine, Porter Martone was the spark. The young forward chipped in a goal and an assist, continuing to make a strong case that Canada's pipeline of talent is as deep as ever.
Martone's performance will draw plenty of attention back home — for Senators fans in particular, watching the next generation of Canadian forwards emerge on a world stage is always exciting, even when they're wearing a different jersey than their NHL club.
Denmark Had No Answer
Denmark is no pushover at the worlds — they've made real strides as a hockey nation — but Canada's depth, skating, and execution on Monday simply overwhelmed them. The 5-1 final score flatters Denmark slightly; Canada controlled the game from start to finish and rarely looked threatened.
The victory keeps Canada near the top of their group standings and sets up what should be an increasingly competitive stretch of games as the tournament moves toward the knockout rounds.
What's Next
Canada will look to keep the momentum going as the round-robin stage continues. With Crosby leading the way and younger contributors like Martone stepping up, the Canadians have the look of a legitimate gold-medal contender.
For hockey fans coast to coast — including the many passionate hockey households right here in Ottawa — it's been a strong start to watch. Three wins in three games, and the best hockey is still to come.
Source: CBC Sports
