GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — Rene Bourque and Wojtek Wolski each scored twice and Derek Roy had three assists as Canada opened its Olympic campaign with a 5-1 win over Switzerland on Thursday night.
The Canadians led 2-0 after 7 1/2 minutes and made the Swiss pay when they went to the penalty box. Maxim Noreau had a goal and an assist for Canada, which is considered one of the favorites in the tournament being played with NHL players for the first time since 1994.
The Canadians chased goalie Leonardo Genoni less than six minutes into the second period after he gave up his fourth goal on 12 shots.