Tavares scores in OT, rescues Canada after it blows 6-1 lead to Austria at hockey worlds
Team captain John Tavares scored 15 seconds into overtime and saved his teammates some embarrassment as Canada held on for a 7-6 win over Austria on Tuesday at the men's world hockey championship in Prague.
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![Canada forward Connor Bedard is pursued by two Austrian players during group play at the world men's hockey championship on Tuesday in Prague. Canada won 7-6 overtime after coughing up a 6-1 lead. Canadian forward, with the puck a few feet in front of him under his outstretched stick, is pursued by a pair of Austrian opponents during play at the world men's hockey championship on May 14, 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7204338.1715721627!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/bedard-connor-240514-1180.jpg)
Team captain John Tavares scored 15 seconds into overtime and saved his teammates some embarrassment as Canada held on for a 7-6 win over Austria on Tuesday at the men's world hockey championship in Prague.