2024 IIHF World Championship: CAN 4 – GBR 2 (Preliminary)

May 11, 2024

Connor Bedard scored twice in a three-goal second period, Michael Bunting had a goal and an assist, and Canada’s National Men’s Team opened with a win at the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Prague, doubling up Great Britain 4-2

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Andrea Leigh Cardin / HHOF-IIHF Images

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