Canada secures spot in Spengler Cup semifinals with win over host HC Davos
Canada now awaits their opponent for Monday's semifinal match
Andrew MacDonald and Dustin Jeffery each scored first-period goals as Canada downed HC Davos 5-1 at the Spengler Cup on Saturday.
MacDonald opened the scoring just 2:18 into the game, before Jeffrey found the scoresheet 72 seconds later.
Alex Grant had a goal and an assist for Canada, while Eric Fehr and Kevin Clark were the other Canadian goal scorers.
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Canada's netminder Matt Tomkins turned aside 22-of-23 shots.
"Tonight was another stepping stone for our group, and a chance to continue to build chemistry. It is always a great opportunity to play against Davos in front of the hometown fans, and they certainly did not disappoint," Clark said after the game.
"Our team seems to be coming together well as a group, and we look forward to what should be a competitive semifinal on Monday."
Luca Hischier replied with the lone goal for HC Davos. Joren van Pottelberghe made 29 saves in defeat.
The Canadians failed to convert on four power-play opportunities, while HC Davos went 1 for 7 with the man advantage.
Canada will now face the winner of TPS Turku and HC Davos in Monday's semifinals. While on the other side of the bracket, HC Ambri-Piotta awaits the winner between HC Ocelari Trinec and Salavat Yulaev Ufa.
With files from Hockey Canada