2023 Red Wings first rounder Nate Danielson picked up two points in Canada's win over Finland in the Canadians' first game of the 2024 WJC

Team Canada's bid for a World Junior three-peat began today in Gothenburg with a 5-2 win over Finland.  For Nate Danielson (2023 Detroit Red Wings' first round selection), it was a productive start to the WJC, scoring the Canadians' first goal and assisting on their second.  He earned the player of the game honor for his efforts.

As the first period drew to a close, Danielson deflected home a Maveric Lamoureux point shot to give Canada a 1-0 advantage.

Then, in the second period, Danielson got to work on the forecheck, setting up Owen Allard for a close-range tap-in to give the defending champions twice over a 2-0 edge.

No nation has taken home three consecutive golds at the World Junior since the Canadians won five in a row between 2005 and 2009.  This is a rare WJC in which Canada does not enter the tournament as favorites, with a loaded USA team and the host Swedes sharing that distinction.  However, today's win over a talented Finland team was a statement victory that the Canadians are not to be taken lightly in their bid to three-peat.

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