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Hayley McDonald, Maxine Cimoroni, Danica Maynard, Chloe Primerano, Stryker Zablocki and Kate Viel scored for the Canadians, who pulled away with four goals in the third period.

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Ema Tothova and Nela Lopusanova had the goals for Slovakia.

Canada outshot Slovakia 60-7.

In other games at the Vantaa Trio Arena, the United States blanked Japan 6-0, Czechia edged Switzerland 2-1 and Sweden beat Finland 2-1 in overtime.

Competition continues through Jan. 12.