We have our first big upset of the 2016 World Juniors.
Denmark defeated Switzerland, 2-1, today in Helsinki.
From the IIHF:
Soren Nielsen and Mathias From scored for Denmark, which rallied in the third period from a 1-0 deficit. Noah Rod tallied for Switzerland.
Things have only gotten worse for Switzerland after a disappointing and undisciplined 8-3 loss to Sweden to open the tournament. The Swiss played with a shortened bench due to three suspensions from their loss to Sweden.
The Danes, though, have every reason to be happy after their first-ever regulation-time win at the World Juniors.
The victory was met with great enthusiasm by Danish NHLers:
The "Darlings" from Denmark do it again! Unbelievable! Keep going!!! #beautiful #WorldJuniors
— Nikolaj Ehlers (@NikolajEhlers24) December 27, 2015
Hansen on Denmark's win over Switzerland at World Jr's: "That's a huge moment for the program & country. Great exposure for young players."
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 27, 2015
Last year, the Danes won their first ever game in the top flight of the World Juniors with a 4-3 shootout win over Switzerland.