PRAGUE (AP) — Connor Bedard scored twice and Canada opened its title defense at the ice hockey world championship with a 4-2 win over newcomer Britain on Saturday.
PRAGUE — Connor Bedard scored twice and Canada opened its title defense at the ice hockey world championship with a 4-2 win over newcomer Britain on Saturday.
Canada had to rally from a goal down despite outshooting Britain 12-3 in the opening period and 34-15 overall. Brandon Hagel put the defending champions ahead 5:45 into the second period with a shot high into the roof of the net.The teenager beat goaltender Jackson Whistle midway through the frame for his first goal at the senior worlds. He made it 4-1 after Nick Paul fed him with a perfect pass.In Group B in the city of Ostrava, Kazakhstan defeated France 3-1 in their opening game.
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