Team Canada was dominant once again as they picked up their third win of the 2022 World Juniors with a 5-1 win over Czechia. With the victory, Canada is guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals. In net, Dylan Garand was strong once again as he made 22 saves for his second victory of the tournament.

Canada Bounces Back After Early Deficit

Despite being gifted a five-minute power play less than five minutes in the game, Team Canada fell behind early thanks to a shorthanded goal by Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Martin Rysavy just under five minutes into the game. The goal came after the Moose Jaw Warriors forward was able to get behind the defence and beat Garand high blocker side. The puck went in and out of the net so fast that play continued with many thinking the puck hit the goalpost and stayed out.

After the goal, Canada responded in a big way. They threw everything at the net, racking up 19 of their 23 shots in the period after the goal. After some highlight reel saves from Tri-City Americans goaltender Tomáš Suchánek, Canada was able to find the back of the net twice before the period wrapped up. First, Mason McTavish deflected Jack Thompson’s shot with his thigh to tie the game with just under four minutes to play in the first, followed by Kent Johnson making his alma mater, The University of Michigan, proud by executing a lacrosse-style goal most call “The Michigan.” Canada had regained momentum while at the same time producing what very well may be the goal of the tournament.