Tavares is tied for fourth in the tournament in assists with six.
John Tavares continues to make the most out of his 2024 World Hockey Championship run.
The Team Canada captain picked up an additional two assists to help his team improve to 5-1-0-0 in Group ‘A’ action with a 3-2 regulation win against Switzerland on Sunday.
Canada stays undefeated at the #MensWorlds with a 3-2 win over Switzerland! pic.twitter.com/1aqSPWOaz8
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Tavares picked up the assists on both of Dylan Cozens’ goals in the game, including the opening goal that saw him generate the initial scoring chance.
DYLAN COZENS GETS CANADA ON THE BOARD EARLY! #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/Soe2Cevtgl
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The Toronto Maple Leafs captain picked up the secondary assist on Cozens’ second goal while on the power play.
DYLAN COZENS STRIKES AGAIN!
He ties it up during Switzerland's 5-minute penalty. #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/By94XQRT6L
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It was a hard-fought game for Canada taking on a Swiss team loaded with NHL players, including Nashville Predators star Roman Josi. But Tavares helped Canada star their plays on the right foot, winning 14 of 18 faceoffs.
Tavares improved to a tournament-best 78 percent on the draw. His Maple Leafs teammate, David Kampf, is fifth at 64 percent.
Tavares six assists also have him sitting in a tie for fourth in the tournament. He also has one goal.
With the win, Canada moved back into first place in Group ‘A’ with 17 points. They round out preliminary-round action on Tuesday against the host Czechia on Tuesday.
