BUDAPEST — NHL rookie of the year finalist Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists as Canada beat Hungary 6-0 Tuesday in a tune-up game before the world hockey championship.
Travis Konecny had a goal and two assists, while Porter Martone — an 18-year-old forward from the Ontario Hockey League’s Brampton Steelheads — had a goal and an assist. Zack Boychuk, Noah Dobson and Travis Sanheim also scored for Canada.
Ryker Evans added two assists.
It was Canada's second tune-up game before the world championship following a 5-1 win against Austria on Sunday in Vienna.
The world championship starts Friday in Herning, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden. Canada plays its first game Saturday against Slovenia in Stockholm.
“It is great to be able to play in these tough games before heading to Stockholm, because we know all the teams we play against are going to give us their best game," Celebrini said. "It was no different tonight against Hungary and it was similar against Austria. I felt we were stronger today than we were on Sunday, and we need to continue to get better every day."
Canada goaltender Dylan Garand stopped all four shots he faced before giving way to Carter George halfway through the game. George stopped 10 shots in relief.
Bence Balizs made 31 saves for Hungary.
Later Tuesday, Hockey Canada confirmed that Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson has been added to the world championship roster. Matheson had said Friday that he intended to join the team after the Canadiens were eliminated by the Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2025.
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