Germany forward Celina Haider scores past Sweden goaltender Emma Soderberg during the second period at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship in Brampton, Ont. Germany beat Sweden 6-2 on April 6, 2023.Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press
Celina Haider had two goals and two assists as Germany beat Sweden 6-2 at the women’s world hockey championship on Thursday.
Germany’s Franziska Feldmeier also scored twice, with Laura Kluge and Svenja Voigt providing the other goals.
Hilda Svensson scored both goals for Sweden, including the opener 10 seconds into the game.
Sandra Abstreiter made 31 saves in the German goal. Emma Soderberg allowed five goals on 27 shots in Sweden’s tournament-opening loss.
Sweden was knocked out in the quarter-final of last year’s tournament after a loss to Canada. Germany failed to make it out of the group stage.
Germany will look to stay unbeaten with a game against Finland on Friday, while Sweden next plays Hungary on Saturday.
Czechia 2, Japan 1 (OT)
Katerina Mrazova scored the game-winning goal 3:16 into overtime to lead Czechia to a 2-1 victory over Japan.
Daniela Pejsova opened the scoring for Czechia, the country commonly known as the Czech Republic, with 37 seconds remaining in the first period.
Rui Ukita knotted the contest, eventually sending it to extra time, 3:14 into the third period.
Blanka Skodova made 16 saves for Czechia, while Miyuu Masuhara stopped 26 shots for Japan.
Hungary 4, France 2
Alexandra Huszak had two goals, including the eventual winner, as Hungary topped France 4-2.
Regina and Metzler and Reka Dabasi also scored for Hungary, while Aniko Nemeth made 32 saves.
Estelle Duvin and Athena Locatelli replied for France as Caroline Lambert stopped 28 shots.