MONTREAL - Connor McDavid scored a goal and set up two more as Canada posted its second win in as many nights with a 4-0 victory over Germany on Saturday at the world junior championship.
Max Domi, Curtis Lazar and Madison Bowey also scored, while centre Nic Petan picked up three assists to take over the tournament scoring lead with six points. Canada went 3 for 4 on the power play.
McDavid and Lazar got their first points of the tournament against a German squad that kept the score close with tight checking and hard work. The Germans held Canada without a shot over 12 minutes while outshooting them 10-6 in the second frame.
Eric Comrie made 17 saves, while Canada had 31 shots on Kevin Reich. Canada has yet to concede a goal as Zach Fucale shut out Slovakia 8-0 on Friday night.
The Germans were a tougher opponent than the Slovaks, who seemed to roll over as soon as they fell behind. After some earlier Canadian dominance, Germany backchecked hard, clogged the middle the ice and forced the home side to work for their chances.
Some wondered if McDavid, who returned recently from a Nov. 11 hand injury, was off his game but he answered that on a power play 4:11 into the game.
