Rebecca Johnston and Canada remain perfect at the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship after their 5-1 win over Czechia on Friday.
Canada received goals from Marie-Philip Poulin (2), Renata Fast, Blayre Turnbull, and Laura Stacey on Friday. Goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens made 14 saves in her second start at the tournament.
Czechia's Natalie Mlynkova scored her country's first-ever goal against Canada in the first period, tying the game briefly at the 18:27 mark.
Johnston, who is a part of the Flames' player development and grassroots hockey development team, logged 12:05 of ice time in the victory, putting one shot on net. She has one goal in two games, picking up her first goal at the tournament on Wednesday in the 4-0 win over Switzerland.
CANADA DOWNS CZECHIA AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Rebecca Johnston and Canada remain perfect at the tournament
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