Andrew MacDonald and Dustin Jeffery each scored first-period goals as Canada downed HC Davos at the SpenglerCup punching their 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.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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