By Canadian Press

Canada edges Slovakia 2-1 in shootout to remain unbeaten at world hockey championship

May 15, 2023 | 10:41 AM

RIGA, Latvia — Jack Quinn scored the winning shootout goal as Canada edged Slovakia 2-1 Monday at the world hockey championship.

Canada goaltender Sam Montembeault clinched the win by stopping Martin Chromiak on Slovakia’s final shootout attempt.

Jake Neighbours scored in regulation for Canada, which leads Group A with eight points (two regulation wins, one overtime win) in three games.

Peter Cehlarik scored for Slovakia, which is fourth in the group with four points (one win, one loss, one overtime loss).

Montembeault made 23 saves for Canada in regulation and overtime.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2023.

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