USA – Germany2 3:0 (end) | Canada2 – Czech Republic 2:1 (end) | Slovakia2 – Russia 1:3 (end)
Norway – Switzerland 1:3 (end)
final
Canada2
2:1 (1:1, 0:0, 1:0)
Czech Republic
Sunday 12.05.2013, 16:15 • Globe Arena, Stockholm, Sweden • World Championship
     
    Thank you for following the game with us. Two more games today, and you can of course follow both with us. Until next time, goodbye. (18:30:22)
     
    Best player of team Czech Republic: Jakub Voracek
    Best player of team Canada: Mike Smith.

    Mike Smith earned an assists today as he was part of the game-winning play. Jakub Voracek played a solid game and definitely was the best individual on the Czech team.
     
    Jeff Skinner's shot proves to be the game-winning goal. Canada had more luck in this one, Czech Republic was an even opponent throughout the game, one of the most interesting games so far in the tournament. Mike Smith and concentration throughout the game ensured victory for Canada.
     
    60:00
    Game over.
     
    59:39
    Canada gets into the zone, Czechs clear out quickly.
     
    59:10
    Pavelec skates to the bench, Czech Republic go with the extra attacker.
     
    58:43
    Smid is back, Czechs back at full strength.
     
    58:28
    Very high forecheck on Brian Campbell who has to go behind the net to keep possession.
     
    58:00
    The last two minutes of the third period.
     
    57:53
    Stephane Robidas is offside.
     
    57:28
    Claude Giroux fires while falling on the ice and his shot is saved by Ondrej Pavelec. Great effort by the Philadelphia Flyers' forward.
     
    57:13
    Brian Campbell shoots the puck over the glass.
     
    56:43
    Ladislav Smid will spend the next two minutes for hooking. Canada are 1 for 7 on the powerplay today.
     
    56:33
    Jakub Voracek passed to the middle, but no one was there to shoot.
     
    56:04
    Jakub Nakladal skates back on the ice and the Czechs are back at full strength.
     
    55:32
    A shot from Zbynek Michalek, Mike Smith saves.
     
    55:14
    Claude Giroux received a pass in the middle of the offensive zone, the shot is deflected into the protective net.
     
    54:50
    Justin Schultz fires a one-timer from the faceoff circle, the shot is deflected.
     
    54:09
    Brian Campbell fires from the blue line through traffic, Ondrej Pavelec deflects without even recognizing it.
     
    54:04
    Jakub Nakladal called for roughing. Powerplay for team Canada.
     
    52:27
    Jordan Eberle and Matt Duchene played some nice passes in front of Pavelec, only Duchene couldn't execute a shot in the end.
     
    51:39
    Canadians finally get in the zone. Steven Stamkos shoots on the ice which is too easy for Ondrej Pavelec.
     
    51:25
    Icing team Canada.
     
    51:22
    Jakub Nakladal fires from the right, Mike Smith with a fantastic glove save.
     
    50:59
    Tomas Hertl received a pass in the middle and fired one up, it's wide.
     
    50:24
    Radim Vrbata now performs in Jakub Voracek's manner circling the net and firing from the right side, save is made by Mike Smith.
     
    50:00
    The puck is dumped in and the Czechs once again first onto it.
     
    49:47
    Jordan Staal gets the puck into the zone but Canadians are offside and the play is stopped.
     
    49:04
    Radim Vrbata shoots from the right, Mike Smith deflects with ease.
     
    48:21
    Justin Schultz deked a Czech player and fired through traffic in the middle, the puck is cleared away after deflection.
     
    47:46
    Justin Schultz dumps the puck but Jan Hejda is there to pick it up.
     
    47:35
    Back at Globen as the game continues.
     
    47:35
    Jakub Voracek is offside.

    Commercial break.
     
    46:55
    Goal for Team Canada!
    Canada is back in the lead! JEFF SKINNER took the puck in the neutral zone went down on the left side, circled the net and put the puck in the lower right corner before Ondrej Pavelec could cover.

    Assists: Mike Smith.
     
    46:41
    Petr Kloukal fired, but the shot is wide.
     
    45:52
    The Canadians are trying to get into the Czech zone, though Czech defense is tough with a high forecheck.
     
    45:26
    Icing Canada.
     
    45:13
    Offside Czech Republic.
     
    44:51
    Czechs dump the puck in, Harrison takes it.
     
    44:14
    Jakub Voracek circles the net and fires from the right side, Mike Smith makes the save.
     
    43:44
    Jan Hejda had a great opportunity but his shot was deflected by Mike Smith.
     
    43:15
    Martin Hanzal passes to Radim Vrbata who can't hold possession.
     
    42:51
    Matt Duchene fires from the blue line, the shot is wide.
     
    We're sorry for the delay, we had technical problems which are solved now.
     
    40:01
    Start of 3rd period.
     
    Shots on goal: CAN 10 (19), CZE 8 (21)
    Penalties: CAN 27 (29 – 5+20 GM on Luke Schenn), CZE 8 (10)
    Powerplay: CAN 1 for 5, CZE 0 for 3

    We'll be back in 15 minutes.
     
    And the Canadian powerplay will continue even in the third period for 5 seconds. After 40 minutes of play we're still tied at 1. Both teams produced some great opportunities throughout the game and they're very even. Third period should bring the winner, and it shall be the team to have more luck on their side.
     
    40:00
    2nd period finished.
     
    39:55
    Robidas with another shot, and yet another block.
     
    39:29
    Dan Hamhuis fires from the blue line, the shot is blocked though.
     
    39:10
    A huge save from Ondrej Pavelec as Steven Stamkos fires from the faceoff circle.
     
    39:00
    One minute to be played in the second period.
     
    38:48
    Canada keeps the puck on offense but they can't execute a shot.
     
    38:17
    Canada back at full strength and now they're on the on the powerplay.
     
    38:05
    Penalty coming up for team Czech Republic. Petr Caslava is called for delaying the game as he fired the puck out of the rink from behind his own net.
     
    37:35
    Czech Republic is back at full strength and they go on powerplay.
     
    37:07
    Radim Vrbata takes the puck into the zone on a breakaway, but there is no one to pass to.
     
    36:17
    Justin Schultz will spend the next two minutes in the penalty box for interference on Ondrej Pavelec as the shot was made. 4-on-4 hockey coming up.
     
    36:02
    Claude Giroux passes to Steven Stamkos on the right post but his shot is saved by Pavelec.
     
    35:35
    Team Canada will go on the powerplay once again as the Czechs had two many men on the ice. Penalty is served by Tomas Hertl.
     
    34:51
    Czech Republic is complete again. Canada is now 1 for 3 on the powerplay.
     
    33:56
    Canada tries to build up offense, Martin Hanzal clears the puck away.
     
    33:08
    Giroux passed to Steven Stamkos in the middle who fires a one-timer, puck is deflected by Pavelec and cleared away.
     
    32:51
    Petr Kloukal is called for tripping on Matt Duchene.

    Commercial break.
     
    32:44
    A great play by the Canadians but when the shot came, Kloukal tripped Matt Duchene, delayed penalty.
     
    31:58
    Canada is back at full strength.
     
    31:32
    Zbynek Irgl fires against Mike Smith, but is unlucky to see his shot deflected.
     
    31:12
    Matt Read shoots on net, Pavelec is ready for that.
     
    30:26
    Czechs are still on the powerplay for 1:32 more. They get on offense quickly now.
     
    29:59
    Czech Republic is back at full strength.
     
    29:45
    Matt Duchene shoots from slight right, Ondrej Pavelec makes the save. Zbynek Irgl is back on the Czech bench.
     
    29:11
    Stephane Robidas tries to pass instead of shooting on open chance, and the pass is intercepted.
     
    28:18
    Canadians threaten now, two shots in goal in just ten seconds.
     
    27:59
    Martin Hanzal gets called for tripping. It will be 4-on-4 now and later on again powerplay for team Czech Republic,
     
    27:41
    Czech Republic keeps the puck on offense.
     
    26:58
    Luke Schenn will get 5 minutes and a game misconduct for a brutal check from behind. against the boards on Zbynek Irgl. The Czechs are 0 for 1 on the powerplay today. Five minutes powerplay.
     
    26:29
    Steven Stamkos can't receive the pass in the middle as Petr Caslava plays great defense. Great defense by the Czechs overall.
     
    26:02
    After a shot from Jordan Eberle that was caught by Pavelec, Matt Duchene collided with the Czech goalie and they were both down on the ice.
     
    24:39
    Pavelec loses possession behind the net.
     
    24:08
    Jiri Tlusty fires from the faceoff, Smith on the puck.
     
    23:27
    A chance on the other end, Canadians fired from just outside the crease, but Pavelec had luck on his side and the puck hit his leg.
     
    23:17
    A chacne for the Czechs on the other side, though the pass was too quick.
     
    22:57
    Andrew Ladd dumps the puck in, the Czechs get possession.
     
    22:38
    Taylor Hall shoots on net, Ondrej Pavelec makes the save.
     
    22:03
    Faceoffs are 12-14 for the Czech Republic.
     
    21:55
    Jiri Tlusty fires towards Smith, the save is made. A bit of brawl before the goalie, nothing serious though.
     
    21:33
    A great opportunity by the Czechs, but the shot was blocked in the very last moment.
     
    20:53
    Tomas Hertl is behind the net and manages somehow to pass to Jiri Hudler whose shot is deflected by Mike Smith.
     
    20:16
    The opening faceoff goes to Canada but they lose it and Czech Republic are on the offense.
     
    20:01
    Start of 2nd period.
     
    Shots on goal: CAN 8, CZE 13
    Penalties: CAN 2, CZE 2

    A 15-minute break and then we'll be back in the Globe Arena for the second period.
     
    The end of the first period, we're tied at 1. It's fair though as both teams proved tough and created a lot of chances. An interesting first period.
     
    20:00
    1st period finished.
     
    19:49
    Offside stops the Czech offense.
     
    19:33
    Canadians keep dumping the puck into the zone, but the Czechs get to it first.
     
    19:00
    One minute left in the first period.
     
    18:19
    Tomas Hertl had the best chance of the game so far going one-on-one with Mike Smith, but the Canadian goalie can't be fooled.
     
    18:06
    Canadians look a bit shocked and can't set up a real attack. Offside Canada.
     
    17:03
    Goal for Team Czech Republic! PETR KOUKAL scores just as the Czech Republic get back at full strength! Martin Hanzal fired a one-timer from the blue line and Koukal was the first on the deflection.

    Assists: Martin Hanzal, Jan Hejda
     
    16:48
    Canada is back at full strength.
     
    16:37
    Jiri Hudler gets into the zone and is checked into the boards.
     
    15:22
    The Czechs get into the zone but then lose the puck possession. Shots so far are tied at 8.
     
    14:48
    Offside Canada. Steven Stamkos will get the gate for cross-checking. Powerplay coming up for team Czech Republic.
     
    14:14
    Radim Vrbata fired another one, Mike Smith saved inside the faceoff circle as Vrbata intercepted his pass.
     
    13:52
    Radim Vrbata fires from the middle, not accurate enough, Mike Smith saves.
     
    13:30
    After the Canadians kept the puck in the Czech zone, Fleischmann was able to clear it out.
     
    12:41
    Tomas Fleischmann intercepted the pass in the Canadian zone but his shot never made it to Smith.
     
    12:26
    Offside Czech Republic.
     
    11:45
    Now the Czechs get on offense, Zbynek Michalek fires from the ride side.
     
    11:01
    Goal for Team Canada!
    A powerplay tally for team Canada. Eric Staal took the shot and WAYNE SIMMONDS was in the spot to deflect it into the net.

    Assists: Eric Staal.
     
    10:34
    A minute gone by on the Canadian powerplay, they fired twice on goal. The crowd is chanting for the Czech Republic.
     
    10:15
    Canadians keep the puck on offense, they build up an attack, Steven Stamkos makes the shot, Pavelec covers onto it.
     
    09:34
    Jakub Voracek will get two minutes for charging.
     
    09:24
    Mike Smith finds himself on the ice behind the net after Jakub Voracek checked him, delayed penalty.
     
    08:51
    Matt Duchene takes the puck into the zone and fires from the middle, Pavelec holds onto the puck.
     
    08:39
    Offside Canada.
     
    08:22
    Radim Vrbata went towards Smith past Brenden Dillon and fired from a few meters outside the crease, Mike Smith saves.
     
    07:38
    Canadians still unable to enter the Czech zone, great defense by the Czech Republic side.
     
    06:49
    And we're back as the game contiues.
     
    06:49
    A great opportunity for the Czech Republic, Jiri Novotny fires from outside the faceoff circle, Dubnyk saves.

    Commercial break.
     
    05:50
    Canadians trying to set up an attack, but they can't get into the Czech zone.
     
    04:36
    Petr Caslava shoots from the right faceoff circle, Canadian defense blocks the shot.
     
    03:51
    A great opportunity by team Canada, Steven Stamkos passes to Claude Giroux on the right side, but Ondrej Pavelec makes an effort and saves on the ice.
     
    03:24
    Zbynek Irgl shoots just as he enters the zone, but the shot is too weak.
     
    03:01
    Canadians take over the puck in their own zone.
     
    02:37
    Voracek shoots from the slot, Devan Dubnyk is ready to deflect the shot.
     
    02:18
    Zbynek Michalek keeps the puck in the Czech zone, Canadians can't get to it.
     
    01:36
    A shot from Canadian team, Ondrej Paveled makes the glove save.
     
    01:24
    Another opportunity for team Canada but Justin Schultz couldn't pass precisely into the middle.
     
    00:55
    Canadians dump the puck in, but the Czechs are first on it.
     
    00:22
    The first shot on net in the game, Wayne Simmonds was on the shot, Ondrej Pavelec makes the save.
     
    00:07
    Offside Czech Republic, Tomas Hertl was too quick in the zone.
     
    00:01
    Game started.
     
    The national anthems have been sung and the opening faceoff is moments away.
     
    Starting lineups:

    Canada: Dubnyk (Smith) – Hamhuis, Robidas, Ladd, Giroux, Stamkos – Schenn, Campbell, Staal E. (C), Simmonds, Read – Schultz, Harrison, Hall, Duchene, Eberle – Dillon, Brodie, Staal J., Skinner, O'Reilly

    Czech Republic: Pavelec (Francouz) – Michalek, Smid, Hudler, Hertl, Voracek – Hejda, Nakladal, Hubacek, Novotny (C), Irgl – Caslava, Kutlak, Fleischmann, Tlusty, Kovar – Vrbata, Hanzal, Koukal, Tenkrat, Vrana

    Referees: Johansson (SWE), Vinnerborg (SWE) – Schrader (GER), Suominen (FIN).
     
    Warm welcome everyone from Stockholm's Globe Arena. Canada versus Czech Republic coming up.
     
    Welcome. Game starts at 16:15.
    Commentary by

    Alan Ilijic

    Goals & lineups Match log
    Goals and assists: 12. Simmonds (E.), 47. Skinner (Smith) – 18. Koukal (Hanzal, Hejda)

    Canada2: Smith (Dubnyk) – Hamhuis, Robidas, Ladd, Giroux, Stamkos – Schenn, Campbell, Staal E. (C), Simmonds, Read – Schultz, Harrison, Hall, Duchene, Eberle – Dillon, Brodie, Staal J., Skinner, O'Reilly
    Czech Republic: Pavelec (Francouz) – Michalek, Smid, Hudler, Hertl, Voracek – Hejda, Nakladal, Hubacek, Novotny (C), Irgl – Caslava, Kutlak, Fleischmann, Tlusty, Kovar – Vrbata, Hanzal, Koukal, Tenkrat, Vrana
    Referees: Johansson (SWE), Vinnerborg (SWE) – Schrader (GER), Suominen (FIN)