Canada cruises past ROC for 2nd win at women's worlds

Canada breezed past the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) with a 5-1 win Sunday night at the Women's World Hockey Championship.

It marked Canada's second consecutive victory to begin the tournament, having edged Finland 5-3 in a tight contest Friday.

After a scoreless first period, Sarah Fillier scored the first of three Canadian goals in the middle frame. Ella Shelton, Erin Ambrose, Melodie Daoust, and Rebecca Johnston recorded Canada's additional tallies.

Canada thoroughly dominated play, outshooting its opponent 62-7. The ROC's lone goal came with one second remaining in the contest.

Canada returns to action Tuesday against Switzerland in its third of four round-robin games.

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