Canada's Offensive Surge
Team Canada and Slovakia met on Sunday, May 24 at the IIHF World Championships in Fribourg, Switzerland, in a Group B showdown.
Canada pulled away with a 5‑1 victory, highlighted by four goals scored in the third period that turned a close contest into a decisive win.
Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring, and John Tavares added a marker that gave the Canadians a 2‑0 lead before the middle frame.
Gabriel Vilardi extended the lead on a 5‑on‑3 power play, and Dylan Cozens contributed a goal late in the first period to cap a strong opening.
Goaltender Jet Greaves was busy, turning away most shots and delivering a solid performance after a shutout effort against Slovenia in the previous game.
Slovakia had started aggressively, but the Canadian offense overwhelmed them, leaving the Slovaks unable to respond after the third‑period outburst.
With the win, Canada climbs to the top of Group B with 14 points, while Slovakia drops to third place with 11 points, setting up a crucial matchup for both teams.
Looking Ahead
Both squads will now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures as the tournament enters its final stretch, with Canada aiming to maintain its momentum and Slovakia seeking a rebound.