Canada's bid for a 14th ice hockey world championship title got off to a thrilling start as they edged past Sweden 5-3 in a nail-biting matchup on Friday. The Canadian team, led by a strong offense, found themselves trailing 3-2 midway through the game, but a late surge in the third period saw them net three crucial goals to seal the win. With their star players stepping up to the plate, Canada's comeback victory sets the stage for an exciting tournament run. As the defending champions look to make history, they'll be eyeing a repeat performance in the coming days.
Canada prevailed late in beating Sweden 5-3 to open the ice hockey world championship Friday.
