Czech Republic tops Sweden 7-3 to set up world ice hockey final against Canada or Switzerland
Czech Republic produced a three-goal second period as it downed Sweden 7-3 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship for the first time since 2010
By Karel Janicek
Published - May 25, 2024, 11:22 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 12:26 AM EDT
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic produced a three-goal second period as it downed Sweden 7-3 on Saturday to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship for the first time since 2010.
Ottawa Senators forward Dominik Kubalik and Lukas Sedlak scored two goals apiece and added an assist each, while Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas had a four-point game with a goal and three assists.
David Kampf and Ondrej Kase had a goal and an assist each for the Czechs.
The Czechs next face defending champion Canada or Switzerland, who play later on Saturday.
