Calgary Flames forward has two goals in two games for Canada
Johnny Gaudreau is finding his scoring touch at the 2023 IIHF World Championships. The Calgary Flames forward has two goals in two games for Canada, including the game-winner in a 5-2 victory over Slovakia on Saturday.
Gaudreau’s first goal of the tournament came in Canada’s opening game against Latvia. He scored a power-play goal in the third period to give Canada a 4-1 lead. The goal was Gaudreau’s first point of the tournament and his first goal for Canada since the 2019 World Championships.
Gaudreau followed up his performance against Latvia with another strong game against Slovakia. He scored the game-winning goal in the second period, giving Canada a 3-1 lead. Gaudreau’s goal was a highlight-reel play, as he skated through the Slovakian defense and beat goaltender Patrik Rybar with a backhand shot.
Gaudreau’s two goals in two games have helped Canada to a 2-0 record to start the tournament. Canada will look to continue its winning ways when it faces Switzerland on Monday.
Gaudreau’s performance is a good sign for the Flames
Gaudreau’s strong start to the World Championships is a good sign for the Flames. The 29-year-old forward is coming off a season in which he scored 40 goals and 115 points for Calgary. However, Gaudreau’s production dipped in the playoffs, as he scored just two goals in 12 games.
Gaudreau’s performance at the World Championships suggests that he is ready to bounce back from his disappointing playoff performance. He is playing with confidence and is finding ways to score goals. This is good news for the Flames, who will need Gaudreau to be a key contributor if they want to make a deep playoff run next season.
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