By Canadian Press

Switzerland beats Canada 3-2 to stay perfect at world hockey championship

May 20, 2023 | 10:14 AM

RIGA, Latvia — Andres Ambuhl scored the game-winning goal as Switzerland defeated Canada 3-2 on Saturday to stay perfect at the men’s world hockey championship.

Nico Hischier and Dario Simion also scored for Switzerland, which has five regulation wins in as many games and leads Group B.

Captain Tyler Toffoli and Michael Carcone scored the goals for Canada in the loss.

Leonardo Genoni made 27 saves in the Swiss net, while Samuel Montembeault turned away 23 of 26 shots for the Canadians.

Canada suffered its first defeat of the tournament but remains in a good position with three regulation wins, one overtime win and a loss.

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The Canadians wrap up group play with games Monday against Norway and Tuesday against Czechia before the knockout stage begins Thursday. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 20, 2023.

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