<p>Never underestimate the heart of a champion.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s exactly what Canada proved during its quarter-final matchup against Sweden at the 2022 IIHF World Championship. Though, things didn&#8217;t look very favourable for them early on.</p>
<p>Entering the third period, Team Canada was staring at a three-goal deficit after allowing two goals in the opening frame and one in the second. But thanks to their resilience, they rallied back and were able to mount a comeback over the final 20 minutes of regulation.</p>
<p>The first marker came from New Jersey Devils defenceman @Ryan Graves, although it was largely made possible by Winnipeg Jets forward @Adam Lowry. He was perfectly positioned in front to help create a screen as Graves&#8217; shot found the back of the net.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Adam Lowry with a great screen in front as Canada scores its 1st goal of the game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLJets?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLJets</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dksbh9hKmI">pic.twitter.com/Dksbh9hKmI</a></p>
<p>&mdash; JetsNation (@NHLJetsNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLJetsNation/status/1529843447439495169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Then, at the 18:07 mark, centre @Pierre-Luc Dubois made his presence felt on the power play by wiring home a one-timer to trim Canada&#8217;s deficit to just one goal. By scoring his eighth goal of the event, he currently leads all skaters in that category.</p>
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<p>&mdash; JetsNation (@NHLJetsNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLJetsNation/status/1529851112450363392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Dubois&#8217; marker set the scene for what was next to come: an unbelievable moment for New York Islanders forward @Mathew Barzal. Just 30 seconds later, the 25-year-old sent a backhand shot that just barely crossed the red line, tying the game at three goals apiece.</p>
<p>Canada&#8217;s comeback efforts forced this showdown in 3-on-3 overtime, which lasts for 10 minutes, not five like in the National Hockey League. A system that should be adopted in North America. Nevertheless, the extra frame ended after only 43 seconds as a beautiful display of passing between Dubois and Barzal resulted in a game-winning score for Ottawa Senators forward @Drake Batherson.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Never underestimate the heart of a champion. Canada for the W in overtime. <a href="https://t.co/sL3zm4Q47z">pic.twitter.com/sL3zm4Q47z</a></p>
<p>&mdash; JetsNation (@NHLJetsNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLJetsNation/status/1529854393251774464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 26, 2022</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>With this victory, Canada advances to the semi-final round and is now guaranteed to compete for a medal at this year&#8217;s tournament. They&#8217;ll resume play on Saturday.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, Jets prospect @Leon Gawanke and Germany won&#8217;t be advancing to the semi-finals as they fell 4-1 to Czechia in the quarter-final round. The 22-year-old defenceman registered one assist through four games.</p>
<p>The only other Jets skater that remains in this event is defenceman @Nate Schmidt, who&#8217;s posted one goal and four points across seven games. He and Team USA are scheduled to face Switzerland on Thursday at 12:20 p.m. ET for a chance to advance to the semis.</p>
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Never underestimate the heart of a champion.

That's exactly what Canada proved during its quarter-final matchup against Sweden at the 2022 IIHF World Championship. Though, things didn't look very favourable for them early on.

Entering the third period, Team Canada was staring at a three-goal deficit after allowing two goals in the opening frame and one in the second. But thanks to their resilience, they rallied back and were able to mount a comeback over the final 20 minutes of regulation.

The first marker came from New Jersey Devils defenceman @Ryan Graves, although it was largely made possible by Winnipeg Jets forward @Adam Lowry. He was perfectly positioned in front to help create a screen as Graves' shot found the back of the net.

https://twitter.com/NHLJetsNation/status/1529843447439495169

Then, at the 18:07 mark, centre @Pierre-Luc Dubois made his presence felt on the power play by wiring home a one-timer to trim Canada's deficit to just one goal. By scoring his eighth goal of the event, he currently leads all skaters in that category.

https://twitter.com/NHLJetsNation/status/1529851112450363392

Dubois' marker set the scene for what was next to come: an unbelievable moment for New York Islanders forward @Mathew Barzal. Just 30 seconds later, the 25-year-old sent a backhand shot that just barely crossed the red line, tying the game at three goals apiece.

Canada's comeback efforts forced this showdown in 3-on-3 overtime, which lasts for 10 minutes, not five like in the National Hockey League. A system that should be adopted in North America. Nevertheless, the extra frame ended after only 43 seconds as a beautiful display of passing between Dubois and Barzal resulted in a game-winning score for Ottawa Senators forward @Drake Batherson.

https://twitter.com/NHLJetsNation/status/1529854393251774464

With this victory, Canada advances to the semi-final round and is now guaranteed to compete for a medal at this year's tournament. They'll resume play on Saturday.

Unfortunately, Jets prospect @Leon Gawanke and Germany won't be advancing to the semi-finals as they fell 4-1 to Czechia in the quarter-final round. The 22-year-old defenceman registered one assist through four games.

The only other Jets skater that remains in this event is defenceman @Nate Schmidt, who's posted one goal and four points across seven games. He and Team USA are scheduled to face Switzerland on Thursday at 12:20 p.m. ET for a chance to advance to the semis.

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