Sidney Crosby showcased his elite skills during a dominant 5-0 victory for Canada over France at the Men's World Hockey Championship, netting his first goal of the tournament. Crosby's power-play goal came late in the second period, demonstrating his trademark finesse as he spun away from a defender to score. Bo Horvat contributed significantly with two goals, bringing his total to four in the tournament. Canada's offense remains potent, sharing the Group A lead with Sweden with three regulation wins.

Despite the win, coach Dean Evason identified areas for improvement, particularly concerning defensive lapses that allowed odd-man rushes against his squad. Nonetheless, goaltender Jordan Binnington earned a shutout with 15 saves in his tournament debut. Canada looks to maintain its momentum in the upcoming match against Austria.