HIGHLIGHT: Canada remains perfect to advance to the Gold Medal game
Canada has been the favourite to win the 2022 World Juniors since the tournament initially began in December of 2021.
After a COVID shutdown, the tournament is back on, and the Canadians haven't missed a beat, as they were perfect heading into Friday night's semifinal matchup against the underdog Team Czechia.
Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Kent Johnson opened the scoring of the game at 9:56 of the first:
Projected 2023 number one pick, Connor Bedard, continued his terrific tournament with the 2-0 goal late in the first:
Canada would score two powerplay goals in the second period, one by Dallas Stars prospect Logan Stankoven and this beauty by Anaheim Ducks Mason McTavish to make the game 4-0:
Team Czechia didn't go down without a fight, though, as halfway through the third, they scored two quick ones to make it 4-2:
Montreal Canadiens prospect Joshua Roy would seal the deal for Canada with 5:34 remaining, however:
Canada advances to the gold medal final, which will take place Saturday at 8 PM EST. They will play the winner of the other semifinal matchup between Finland and Sweden.
