Canada defeated Sweden 5-1 on New Year’s Eve in Halifax (Acadia News Photo)

Bedard Sets Records, Canada Advances At World Juniors

Kevin Northup January 3, 2023 6:24 am Last Updated on February 8, 2026 10:12 am

A nail-biter at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.

Connor Bedard’s second goal of the game in overtime lifted Team Canada over Slovakia 4-3 in their World Junior quarter-final last night.

Over 10-thousand fans were elated as Bedard went through three Slovaks and deked out the goalie to send Canada to the semi-finals against Team USA tomorrow night.

The 17-year old future NHLer also set the Canadian record for most goals, points and single-tournament points at the World Juniors.

Czechia will face Sweden in the other semi tomorrow afternoon.

One more look … because why not? 🚨 #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/XogZ210ptD

— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) January 3, 2023

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