In a remarkable performance at the Ice Hockey World Championship, Canada defeated Austria with a score of 5-1, thanks to the brilliant performance of Nathan MacKinnon, who scored two crucial goals.
MacKinnon, center for the Colorado Avalanche, also contributed an assist, propelling Canada to the top of Group A, tied with Sweden. Both teams lead with 4-0 records and a total of 12 points.
Travis Konecny and Will Cuylle also shone for Canada, each with a goal and an assist. Sidney Crosby also contributed a goal, while defenseman Brandon Montour accumulated three assists. Marc-Andre Fleury, for his part, made 15 saves in goal.
The game saw MacKinnon lead the Canadian comeback in the second period, scoring from the left circle a few seconds after a power play. Subsequently, with a powerful shot, he put Canada 2-1 ahead, taking advantage of a penalty called and the strategy of removing the goalie to add an attacker.
Konecny extended the lead in the final period, and Crosby sealed the victory with his second goal in the tournament.
Vinzenz Rohrer scored Austria’s only goal, momentarily putting his team in the lead. Austrian goalkeeper Florian Vorauer made 23 saves in the first period.
In another match, the current champion Czech Republic defeated Hungary 6-1, securing the lead in Group B with 11 points. David Pastrnak led the Czechs with two goals and one assist.
In a previous game, Sven Andrighetto scored four goals, leading Switzerland to a 5-1 victory over Germany, which positions Switzerland in second place in Group B.
In a related event, the break time between periods in Herning was extended due to problems with the ice quality.
Finland defeated Slovenia 9-1, with Eeli Tolvanen scoring four goals, securing third place in Group A.
