2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: CAN 4 – SVK 2 (Preliminary)

Aug 6, 2018

Alexis Lafrenière had a goal and an assist, Justin Barron added two more helpers and the Canadians held off a late comeback attempt by Slovakia to earn a 4-2 win and punch their ticket to the semifinals at the 2018 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

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