Welcome to the World Championship On Tap, a daily look at the matchups in the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Five games are on the schedule for Sunday, including two major clashes featuring tournament favorites.

Game of the Day: Canada vs. Finland 5 p. m. ET)
The reigning champions, Canada 4-0-0-1), will take on host nation Finland 3-0-1-1) in a crucial group-stage battle. Canada is coming off a 2-1 overtime win against Sweden, where Mark Scheifele scored the game-winner, extending his tournament goal tally to five. Connor Bedard has been electric for Canada, registering nine points four goals, five assists) in five games.

Finland, meanwhile, bounced back from a 4-2 loss to the United States with a 3-0 shutout victory over Slovakia. Goaltender Juuse Saros has been solid, posting a. 927 save percentage, and forward Patrik Laine leads the team with six goals.

"It's a huge test for us," said Finland captain Aleksander Barkov. "Canada always brings a strong squad, but playing in front of our home fans gives us an extra boost. "

United States vs. Czechia 3 p. m. ET)
The United States 5-0-0-0) is the only unbeaten team left in the tournament and will look to keep its perfect record intact against Czechia 3-0-1-1). Auston Matthews has been dominant, scoring three goals in his last two games, while goaltender Jake Oettinger boasts a 1. 85 GAA Jack Hughes 4NF Jersey.

Czechia will rely on young netminder Jakub Dobe, who recorded a 34-save shutout in his World Championship debut against Switzerland. Forward David Pastrk has also been in great form, leading the team with eight points five goals, three assists).

"We know how dangerous their offense is, but we have confidence in our structure," Czechia coach Martin St. Louis said.

Other Sunday Games:
Sweden vs. Germany 8 p. m. ET) Sweden looks to bounce back from its OT loss to Canada.
Switzerland vs. Slovakia 5 p. m. ET) Switzerland needs a win to stay in quarterfinal contention.
Russia vs. Latvia 5 p. m https://www.iihfworldchampionship.com/collections/team-sweden-rickard-rakell--jersey. ET) Russia aims for its third consecutive victory.
With just a few days left in the group stage, every point matters as teams fight for positioning in the quarterfinals. Stay tuned for more action from the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship!

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