Latvia stuns the US 4-2 at ice hockey world championship
Latvia achieved a surprising victory over the United States with a score of 4-2 at the ice hockey world championship. Sandis Vilmanis notably scored two empty-net goals, contributing to the upset. This defeat marks the third loss for the defending champions in the tournament.
- ▪Latvia defeated the United States 4-2 in the preliminary round of the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship.
- ▪Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals during the match.
- ▪This loss is the third for the defending champion United States in the tournament.
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- ▪ Latvia stuns the U.S. 4-2 at ice hockey worlds — ESPN — NHL
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/latvia-stuns-us-4-2-135211493.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 13:52:11 +0000 |
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