Swedish Women’s Ice Hockey Secures Quarterfinals with Dominant 10-0 Win Over Denmark
Sweden’s women’s hockey team crushed Denmark 10-0 to advance to the World Championship quarterfinals, showcasing dominant play and depth despite a minor injury to star Hilda Svensson.
Key details
- Sweden defeated Denmark 10-0 with eight different goal scorers.
- The team outshot Denmark 63-4, dominating the match.
- Ebba Hedqvist scored twice and emphasized fundamentals.
- Star player Hilda Svensson suffered a minor injury and missed the last period.
- Sweden secured second place in Group B and are set to face Japan next.
- The victory ties Sweden’s largest World Championship win margin.
- Quarterfinals are scheduled for Friday.
The Swedish women's ice hockey team, Damkronorna, delivered a resounding 10-0 victory against Denmark in the 2026 World Championship, securing their place in the quarterfinals. The match was a display of overwhelming control by Sweden, who outshot Denmark 63 to 4. Eight different Swedish players found the net, showcasing the team's depth and offensive prowess.
The scoring opened with Lina Ljungblom, followed quickly by Michelle Löwenhielm, who described her goal as "so nice and fun to score." Ebba Hedqvist stood out by scoring twice, commenting that the game felt "strange" due to the dominance in Denmark's zone but emphasized the importance of maintaining fundamentals for tougher matches ahead. Within just over two minutes in the second period, Ida Karlsson, Hedqvist, and Sara Hjalmarsson added to the tally, pushing Sweden to a 5-0 lead early on. Denmark only managed to register shots on Swedish goalie Emma Söderberg late in the third period, narrowly avoiding a historic record of near zero shots for the match.
Despite the overwhelming win, concerns arose as star player Hilda Svensson experienced a minor injury mid-game and did not play the last period. Coach Erika Holst assured that this injury was unexpected and had not affected Svensson earlier in the tournament. Svensson will undergo treatment and rest, with hopes of recovery for the important upcoming matches.
Following this victory, Damkronorna stand second in Group B, after previously overcoming Finland 4-1 and suffering an opening 1-5 loss to Canada. The team will face Japan in their final group stage match before progressing to the quarterfinals scheduled for Friday. This 10-0 win ties Sweden’s record for their largest margin of victory in a World Championship match, matching their wins against Japan in 2000 and China in 2007.
The team's impressive performance signals their readiness and depth as they advance further in the competition, though the coaching staff must manage injury concerns to maintain momentum.
Source articles (3)
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gp.se Nov 10, 2026
Damkronornas VM-kross: ”Målkalas”
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svt.se Nov 10, 2026
Ishockey: Orosmolnet – Hilda Svensson fick känning under krossen
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Ishockey: Damkronorna klara för VM-kvartsfinal efter 10–0 mot Danmark
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Player injury status
Sources report conflicting information about Hilda Svensson's injury.
svt.se
"Hilda Svensson suffered a minor injury that prevented her from participating in the final period of the game."
gp.se
"No mention of Hilda Svensson's injury."
Why this matters: One source states that Hilda Svensson suffered a minor injury and did not participate in the final period, while another source does not mention her injury at all. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the team's condition going forward.