The Czech Republic finished third in Group A with 4 points, while Denmark ended with 3 points after a crucial match against Latvia, which determined their fate. The winner of the match between the Czech Republic and Denmark was set to face Canada, the top team of Group A, in the quarter-finals. The first period of the game was uneventful in terms of goals as both teams struggled against the goalkeepers, but the intensity increased in the second period.

In the second period, goals began to flow. The Czechs took the lead with a goal from M. Necs at the 26th minute. However, Denmark responded quickly, equalizing just five minutes later thanks to A. True's precise strike. The Czech Republic quickly regained their lead again within a minute with D. Kamfas scoring, followed by R. Cervenka increasing the lead to 3:1 just moments later. Despite the setbacks, the Danish squad fought back, with N. Olesen scoring a goal in the 37th minute to narrow the gap to 3:2 going into the final period.

The Czech Republic maintained a more active offensive in the last period, applying pressure on the Danish defense and looking to widen their narrow lead. This victory not only highlights the competitive nature of the match but also sets up a challenging encounter against Canada, underscoring the high stakes of international ice hockey playoffs. The Czechs' performance will need to be strategic and resilient if they wish to advance past the formidable Canadian team.