KOSICE, Slovakia (AP) -- Canada beat Germany 8-1 for its fourth straight win Saturday during preliminary play at the world championships.
Mark Stone scored three of Canada's first four goals, Anthony Mantha added two and Dylan Strome and Jonathan Marchessault each had three assists.
Canada is tied with Germany for second in Group A behind Finland (13) with 12 points apiece. The U.S. is fourth with 11 points.