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Canada beats Sweden 5-1 in women's hockey worlds opener

  • Jessie Eldridge scored twice and added an assist for Canada.
  • Canada's team is the youngest since 2013 with an average age of 26.
  • Canada led 3-0 in the opening period with goals from Eldridge, Emily Clark, and Rebecca Leslie.
  • Kendall Cooper added a fourth goal on a power play.
  • The match took place in Herning, Denmark.
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