KOSICE, Slovakia — Kaapo Kakko scored twice, including an empty-net goal with 34 seconds left, to lift Finland to a 3-1 win Friday over Canada in the opener for both teams at the men's world hockey championship.
Kakko, 18, is widely considered to be one of the top two prospects in next month's NHL draft. The Rangers pick second overall.
Arttu Ilomaki had a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Kevin Lankinen finished with 20 saves for the Finns.
Canada's Jonathan Marchessault tied the game midway through the first period and Matt Murray stopped 24 shots.