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Canada Clinches Thrilling 7-5 Victory Over Czechia
27 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Zayne Parekh scored two goals for Canada in the win.
- Canada scored four goals in the third period to secure the victory.
- Czechia outshot Canada 33-27 in the high-scoring match.
Canada emerged victorious in a high-octane World Junior Championship clash, defeating Czechia 7-5. The victory, highlighted by Zayne Parekh's two goals, saw Canada score four times in the decisive third period. This win is crucial for the 20-time champion Canadians as they aim to return to the podium after being eliminated by Czechia in the past two tournaments.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Canada initially took a 1-0 lead in the first period, but Czechia responded, eventually taking a 3-2 lead in the second. Parekh's goal late in the second tied the game before Canada's third-period surge.
Despite Czechia's 33-27 shot advantage, Canadian goaltender Carter George made 28 saves. The win sets up Canada's next game against Latvia on Saturday, while Czechia faces Denmark.
