2025 MWC: CAN 5 – FRA 0 (Preliminary)

May 12, 2025

Bo Horvat scored twice, Brandon Montour had a goal and an assist, Jordan Binnington made 15 saves and Canada shut out France 5-0 in the preliminary round of the 2025 IIHF World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Andre Ringuette | Hockey Canada Photos

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