Defending champion Canada has beaten Finland 5-3 for its fifth victory from five games at the ice hockey world championship. Captain John Tavares set up the winning goal with his second assist with 8:28 remaining in the final period. Tavares found Brandon Hagel at the left post to score into an open goal.
Canada ’s goalkeeper Jordan Binnington , left, and Canada ’s Colton Parayko, right, make a save against Finland’s Jesse Puljujarvi during the preliminary round match between Canada and Finland at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Finland’s Arttu Hyry, left, challenges Canada ’s Nick Paul during the preliminary round match between Canada and Finland at the Ice Hockey World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Also for Canada, Owen Power scored a goal and added two assists, Dylan Cozens had a goal and an assist and Brandon Tanev scored. Jordan Binnington stopped 29 shots.Canada was two goals down early in the first after Finland scored in a span of 2:16. Puljujarvi scored off a rebound 1:35 in, and Puustinen doubled the advantage on a power play.Andrew Mangiapane seized the puck behind the goal before passing it to Cozens to net from the slot.
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