Latvia upset Switzerland, 3-1, to reach the quarterfinals of the men's hockey tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics. It will play gold-medal favorite Canada on Wednesday for a spot in the final four.

Latvia's 3-1 victory against Switzerland wasn't quite as biblical in nature. But it still was pretty impressive for a team that had yet to record a victory at these Olympics, had already lost to ...

Latvia scored 8:38 into the opening period when Oskars Bartulis sent what seemed to be an innocent shot on net from the right circle. Hiller, though, was badly screened in front and the puck ...

Latvia's Arvils Bergmanis, left, tries to block a shot from Sweden's Joel Erikson Ek during the preliminary round match between Latvia and Sweden at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Ostrava ...

Masalskis put on a clinic, making 38 saves and holding Latvia’s 1-0 lead for more than two periods. When Switzerland finally got even in the last minutes, the goalie remained composed.

The victory moved unbeaten Switzerland atop Group A with 14 points. The result also qualified Canada for the knockout phase. Canada plays Finland later Saturday with a chance to take the top spot.

Hiller and his teammates from Switzerland were upset Tuesday, eliminated by Latvia, 3-1. So the Latvians are the ones to advance against Getzlaf, Perry and the rest of Team Canada on Wednesday.

Sweden beat Latvia 7-2 and preserved its perfect record to lead Group B. Switzerland routed Denmark 8-0. Germany beat winless Poland 4-2 and Slovakia defeated France 4-2, both clinching a fourth ...

Marcus Johansson had a goal and two assists. In Prague, Switzerland routed Denmark 8-0. Winger Kevin Fiala scored two goals and had an assist.

By: The Associated Press Posted: 9:48 AM CDT Saturday, May. 18, 2024 Last Modified: 12:20 PM CDT Saturday, May. 18, 2024 Print Email Read Later ...