Finland shuts out newcomer Britain, Slovakia tops Kazakhstan at hockey worlds
Finland shut out newcomer Britain 8-0 for its first victory at the ice hockey world championship
By Ap News
Published - May 12, 2024, 09:13 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 12:59 AM EDT
PRAGUE (AP) — Finland shut out newcomer Britain 8-0 for its first victory at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
Oliver Kapanen scored a hat trick and Mikael Granlund had four assists for the Finns who recovered from a 1-0 shootout loss to the host Czech Republic in the opening game.
Finland goaltender Emil Larmi made 14 saves for the shutout in a Group A game in Prague.
For Britain it was a second straight loss after a 4-2 defeat to Canada in its first game.
