Canada beats HC Davos to secure spot in semifinals of Spengler Cup

Team Canada celebrates after Team Canada's Alex Grant, second from right, scored during the match between Team Canada and HC Davos at the Spengler Cup ice hockey tournament. (Gian Ehrenzeller/AP)

DAVOS, Switzerland — Andrew MacDonald and Dustin Jeffery each scored first-period goals as Canada downed HC Davos 5-1 at the Spengler Cup on Saturday.

With the victory, Canada punches its ticket to the semifinals.

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.

Canada’s netminder Matt Tomkins turned aside 22-of-23 shots.

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.

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