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Connor Bedard Opens IIHF Worlds with 2 Goals in Canada's Win vs. Great Britain

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Jonnie Nonnie | Last updated 5/11/24

The Chicago Blackhawks have entered the offseason, but six players are still in action for their respective countries at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. Coming off a Calder Trophy-worthy rookie season , Connor Bedard stayed hot by scoring two goals in Canada's 4-2 tournament-opening win over Great Britain.

Both of Bedard's tallies came in the second period, and his first goal of the tournament proved to be the game-winner. Olen Zellweger's long shot from the point strayed wide but bounced in front of the net, where Michael Bunting touched it to a driving Bedard for a top-shelf tuck.

Connor Bedard cleans up the loose change for his first goal of #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/FCw984CDx0
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Shortly after, Canada executed a rush up the ice that culminated in Bedard potting a touch feed from Nick Paul after Kaiden Guhle's shot from up high.

Connor Bedard’s second goal of the game. This kid might be good at hockey #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/1o6CAF4OCB
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Great Britain got one back in the third period, but Canada held on to record a two-goal victory. Bedard finished with two goals on four shots in 15:32 of ice time.

Bedard and Canada will be back in action Sunday at 9:20 AM CT when they take on Denmark. If Saturday's IIHF Worlds opener is any indication, expect Bedard to fill up the score sheet once again.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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