Connor McDavid spurs Canadian rally in final U-18 hockey exhibition

Connor McDavid got the tying goal in the third period and Laurent Dauphin scored the game-winner in a shootout as Canada edged the Czech Republic 5-4 on Tuesday in their final exhibition game ahead of the IIHF under-18 championship.

Braydon Point scored twice while Sam Bennett also had a goal for Canada in the game in Sochi.

The Canadians rebounded from a 4-1 loss to defending champion United States in pre-tournament play last week.

The Czechs took a 4-2 lead early in the third period on a power play goal from Jakub Vrana, but goals 2:17 apart from Point and McDavid tied the game.

"We played really well in the third," said coach Don Hay. "We battled back and were very competitive.

"Overall, we're pretty happy with the effort."