Three stars from Day 6 of WWHC: Lacey Eden gives U.S. redemption against Canada

2 years ago  /  Sportsnet

It was a day of high-stakes games that determined relegation and seeding heading into the quarterfinals to close out the preliminary round of the IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship. Czechia, undefeated thus far in the tournament, surrendered several chances to Sweden early but a fantastic performance by Czech goaltender Klara Pleslarova prevented the Swedes from capitalizing. Finland scored twice more, including on a five-on-three, to secure third place in Group A with a resounding 4-0 victory. After Emma Russel scored the go-ahead goal for Denmark in the second period, Germany was desperate to take the lead. Canada took the lead in the opening frame, but the United States evened the score heading into the third period....

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