In his first hockey game since March 30, Mason McDonald made 16 saves to lead Team Canada to a 4-1 victory over Russia Tuesday night in an exhibition game for the National Junior Team Summer Development Camp.
After giving up the first goal of the game, McDonald and the Canadians rebounded for four-straight, unanswered goals.
Just 3:52 into the contest the Russians struck first with Damir Sharipzyanov scoring unassisted.
The Canadians tied it up at the 11:04 mark with a tally from Mitchell Stephens with John Quenneville and Vince Dunn drawing assists.
Shots were an even 9-9.
In the second period, Canada took its first lead of the game just 41 seconds into the period with a goal form Joe Hicketts. Mitchell Marner drew the lone assist.
Canada took a 3-1 lead with Spencer Watson scoring a power play goal at 6:33. Nick Merkley drew the lone assist.
Shots were 10-5 in favour of Canada.
Dylan Strome had the lone goal of the third period, coming at the 17:08 mark. Michael Dal Colle drew the lone assist.
Maxim Tretiak made 23 saves in the loss for Russia.
Team Canada plays the Czech Republic today at 8:30 p.m. ADT.
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