Nyman has goal and assist as Finland blanks Latvia 3-0 at world juniors
By The Canadian Press on December 29, 2022.
MONCTON, N.B. – Jani Nyman had a goal and an assist and Jani Lampinen made 17 saves as Finland shut out Latvia 3-0 on Thursday at the world junior hockey championship. Niko Huuhtanen and Konsta Kapanen also scored for Finland (2-1-0) which won its second straight game after opening with a 3-2 overtime loss to Switzerland. Patriks Berzins made 26 saves for Latvia, which fell to 0-2-1. The win moved Finland three points clear of the Swiss for top spot in Group B. Switzerland faced the United States later Thursday in Moncton. Finland finishes preliminary-round play Saturday against the Americans. Latvia, last in Group B with one point, finishes group play Friday against Slovakia. Later Thursday in Halifax, Sweden was scheduled to face Czechia and Austria was to meet host Canada. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2022. 9-8
