BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- Kaapo Kakko scored a hat trick to lift Finland to a 4-2 win over host Slovakia at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.
In Group B in Bratislava, Filip Hronek and Michael Frolik had two goals and an assist each for the Czech Republic on the way to a 7-2 rout of Norway. The Czechs kept a perfect record at the tournament after beating defending champion Sweden 5-2 on Friday. It took the Germans almost 40 minutes to beat goaltender Ben Bowns. Moritz Seider scored the opening goal with 39 seconds remaining in the middle period in Group A.
The goals from Yasin Ehliz on a power play and another by Draisaitl settled the game midway through the last frame.Earlier Saturday, Kevin Fiala scored a hat trick and added an assist as Switzerland thrashed Italy 9-0 in their first game.Last year's finalist, Switzerland, didn't waste time and took control with four goals in the opening period in the Group B game.
Hey Kaapo, Slow down the scoring!!! Don’t make the Devils pick you, you know you wanna come to NY!!!
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