By Canadian Press

Canada drops 6-3 decision to Switzerland at world hockey championship

May 21, 2022 | 10:30 AM

HELSINKI — Dean Kukan and Nico Hischier scored power-play goals and Denis Malgin had two assists as Switzerland defeated Canada 6-3 on Saturday at the world hockey championship.

Michael Fora, Jonas Siegenthaler, Pius Suter and Timo Meier – into an empty net – also scored for the unbeaten Swiss (5-0-0-0) at the Helsinki Ice Hall.

Kent Johnson opened the scoring for the Canadians (4-0-0-1), who suffered their first loss of the preliminary round. 

Adam Lowry and Drake Batherson had the other goals.

Canada will play Denmark on Monday.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 21, 2022. 

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