Germany beats Sweden 6-2 at women's world hockey championship

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Celina Haider had two goals and two assists as Germany beat Sweden 6-2 at the women’s world hockey championship on Thursday.

Germany’s Franziska Feldmeier also scored twice, with Laura Kluge and Svenja Voigt providing the other goals.

Hilda Svensson scored both goals for Sweden, including the opener 10 seconds into the game.

Sandra Abstreiter made 31 saves in the German goal. Emma Soderberg allowed five goals on 27 shots in Sweden’s tournament-opening loss.