Canada top Slovakia 2-1 after penalties at the IIHF

Canada beat Slovakia 2-1 after overtime and penalties at Arena Riga in front of 5000 spectators in a match from the 2023 IIHF World Championship.

Both goals in the regular time were scored in the 1^st period. Jake Neighbours from St. Louis Blues scored the first goal in the match after Jack McBain’s assist. However, Peter Cehlarik tied the game after a power-play goal.

GAME OVER! A win in the shootout. 🇨🇦 🇸🇰

MATCH FINI! Une victoire en tirs de barrage. 🇨🇦 🇸🇰

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— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) May 15, 2023

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The penalties began after no goals in the 2nd and the 3rd period and the OT. The goals in the penalties for Canada notched Cody Glass (Nashville Predators), Michael Carcone (Arizona Coyotes), and Jack Quinn (Buffalo Sabres).

One last stop for Montembeault! 🛑

Un dernier arrêt pour Montembeault! 🛑#IIHFWorlds | #MondialIIHFpic.twitter.com/HjQKjvQWQD

— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) May 15, 2023

That was the 3^rd straight victory for Canada at the IIHF Worlds from 3 games as they will face Kazakhstan next on Wednesday.