Worlds: Komarov helps undefeated Finland past Canada

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Leo Komarov scored one of Finland’s three second-period goals in a 4-0 defeat of Canada in a preliminary-round Group B game of the 2016 IIHF World Championship at Yubileiny Arena in St. Petersburg, Russia on Tuesday.

Mika Pyorala had a goal and an assist, and Tommi Kivisto and Jarno Koskiranta scored for Finland. Goalie Mikko Koskinen made 21 saves.

Forward Patrik Laine, No. 2 on NHL Central Scouting’s final ranking of international skaters for the 2016 NHL Draft, had three shots on goal in 18:08 of ice time.

The 6-foot-4, 206-pound right wing is tied for second in the tournament with six goals and is third with 10 points in seven games. The 17-year-old is third all-time among 18-and-under players at the World Championship, one …

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