In a thrilling turn of events, Jakub Stancl netted his second goal of the match, securing a remarkable victory for Czechia as they started out with a 2-0 lead to triumph over Canada with a score of 3-2. This pivotal moment occurred with just 11.7 seconds remaining in the third period, propelling Czechia into the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday. Tomas Cibulka contributed another goal for the team.
St. Louis Blues 2023 fourth rounder Jakub Stanci puts the Czechs on the board at 7:51 of the first period with the assist on the goal going to Everett Silvertip Dominik Rymon.-Czechia takes the lead just 7 minutes and 51 seconds into the first period, with Jakub Stancl finding the back of the net against Rousseau’s blocker during a rush. It’s a goal that Rousseau will likely regret, allowing a short-side shot to slip past. The defense, however, left Stancl with a wide-open lane to take the shot.
Czechia earns a penalty shot opportunity. Ales Cech set up Dominik Rymon for a breakaway, and Noah Warren slashed the Czech player during the play. With 8 minutes and 56 seconds remaining in the first period, Czechia now has the opportunity to increase its lead.
Val d’Or Foreurs Tomas Cibulka made it a 2-0 game at 18:01 of the opening period with the assist on the goal going to the Rochester American’s Jiri Kulich.– With just 1 minute and 59 seconds remaining in the opening period, Czechia extends its lead courtesy of Tomas Cibulka’s point shot, beating Rousseau five-hole. The traffic in front of Rousseau seems to have obstructed his view, but it’s another goal that he’ll likely regret allowing. The Canadians find themselves in early trouble, with the Czechs dictating the play and adhering to their preferred style.
Shots in the first were 10-7 for the Czechs
Nashville Predators 2023 first rounder Matthew Wood puts Canada on the board at 3:43 of the second period. With the assists going to Easton Cowan and Brayden Yager.-Canada narrows the gap as Matthew Wood nets a breakaway goal. The prospect from the Predators executes a flawless shot over Hrabal’s right shoulder, making it a 2-1 game just 3 minutes and 43 seconds into the second period. Canada’s persistent effort, showcased in a couple of robust shifts, pays off with Wood’s goal.
Jake Furlong makes it 2-2 at 16:40 of the middle frame. The goal was assisted by Matt Poitras. Not that Jake Furlong is known for or is on the team for his offensive ability but the Moosehead captain has just as many goals at the WJC now as he does this season in the Q with Halifax. One.– Hrabal is bested by Jake Furlong’s point shot, leveling the game with 3 minutes and 20 seconds remaining in the period. In the preceding minutes, Canada applied substantial pressure on Czechia, and despite Hrabal denying a couple of opportunities, Furlong’s skillfully placed long wrister finds the mark over Hrabal’s glove, aided by Conor Geekie’s imposing presence screening the Czech goalie.
Shots in second were 13-7 for Canada
Jakub Stancl scored his second goal of the game with 11.7 seconds left in regulation as Czechia defeated crestfallen Canada 3-2 to advance to the tournament’s semifinals.– Czechia takes the lead with 11 seconds left in the third. Stancl gets his second of the game, as his shot goes off the foot of Oliver Bonk, off the post and by Rousseau. The Czechs are 11 seconds away from pulling off a stunning win.
