PIESTANY, Slovakia -- Canada defeated Sweden 5-1 on Tuesday for its second straight victory at the under-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup tournament. Mitchell Stephens scored two goals in the third period to help put the game out of reach. Canada (2-0) moved into sole possession of first place in the Group B standings while Sweden (1-1) fell into second place. "What I like is how well were playing defensively," said head coach Jody Hull. "In this tournament, thats the key. Youve got to play strong in your zone and with the quality of forwards we have and our defencemen, they seem to be working in really good unison right now." Sweden could not capitalize on a pair of 5-on-3 advantages in a scoreless opening period. Travis Konecny scored on a power play in the second period and Lawson Crouse made it a 2-0 game a few minutes later. After Stephens gave Canada a healthy lead, Jansen Harkins iced the win by scoring on a penalty shot late in the third. "After the first period, we sort of found our legs," Stephens said. "We didnt buy into their system of getting caught into penalties and stuff like that. "I think we got back to our system, got pucks deep and established the forecheck." Tyler Soy added two assists and goaltender Zachary Sawchenko made 27 saves. Philip Magnusson had the lone goal for Sweden and Felix Sandstrom made 36 saves in a losing effort. Hull has been impressed by his teams balanced scoring attack. "Im not relying on one or two guys every night to carry the load," he said. "Im relying on 12 guys to do it. Again, were just playing that solid team game." Canada opened the tournament with a 5-1 victory over Switzerland and will close out the preliminary round Wednesday against host Slovakia at the Zimny Stadion. "The biggest thing for me is that were sticking to the plan," Hull said. "Were not off of it when we get behind or when we get a bit of a lead. We just keep going." The semifinals are scheduled for Friday and the medal games are set for Saturday. Canada has won the summer hockey tournament six years in a row, and 18 of the past 23 times since it began in 1991. Swell Flasche 500 Ml . Each day, TSN.ca provides the latest rumours, reports and speculation from around the NHL beat. Keeping The Captain? Brian Giontas agent Steve Bartlett told La Presse on Tuesday that the Montreal Canadiens want to keep their captain - an unrestricted free agent on July 1 - in the fold, while sources tell the paper that the two sides will start talks this week. Hydro Flask Kinder . And follow TSN.ca right through Deadline Day for all the updates. Getting Creative The Pittsburgh Penguins will try their best to acquire Ryan Kesler from the Vancouver Canucks before the Trade Deadline. http://www.swellflascheschweiz.ch/hydro-...he-schweiz.html. Dallas (2-0-1) sits atop the Western Conference with an MLS-best seven points. Castillo opened the scoring in the 71st minute off a Mauro Diaz set piece, and Watson outran defender Tony Lochhead on a long ball and then juked goalkeeper Ian Kennedy for the eventual game-winner in the 78th minute. Swell Bottle Schweiz Kaufen . The thunderous cheers quickly changed to an appreciative chant: "Ma-son! Ma-son! Ma-son! Headed to New York with new life, Mason sure earned this curtain call. Hydro Flask Schweiz . - Kyle Wood and Barclay Goodrow scored second period power-play goals to provide all of the scoring for the North Bay Battalion in a 2-0 victory over the Erie Otters in Ontario Hockey League action on Thursday.Mark Warburton insists he will not buckle under pressure as the Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic approaches. The Rangers manager refuted suggestions he will not be able to cope when the Glasgow rivals meet at Hampden on Sunday, April 17, live on Sky Sports.Former City trader Warburton believes he has faced plenty of tough and tense situations both in and out of the game, to prepare him for the encounter at the national stadium. You cant turn round and say you are ready for it but Im also somewhat bemused by people who say you wont be able to deal with it, said the former Brentford manager.The fact is weve dealt with it all season. Its another game of football. We understand the significance of it. Its a highly important game for the fans and its a semi-final. I get all of that. Warburton will go head-to-head with Celtic boss Ronny Deila for the first time But if you cant deal with that, dont be in the business. My background is one thats involved many pressurised situations in and out of football. If I cant deal with it, I shouldnt be doing the job, simple as that.Warburton was responding to comments from former Celtic boss Neil Lennon, who said that nothing will prepare Warburton for his first taste of the Glasgow derby.Lennon also suggested Rangers lack the physicality to get the better of Ronny Deilas side, believing Celtic will be too strong on the day. But Warburton insists he does not fear being outmuscled. If I cant deal with it, I shouldnt be doing the job, simple as that. Mark Warburtonn, Rangers manager As with all pundits, they are entitled to their opinion, he added.dddddddddddd So whatever Neil or anyone else may think, that is down to them. Im not going to criticise that.Football is a game of opinions and thats the beauty of the sport, it incites so much opinion. But the fact is that we are very confident in our side and how we have fared this season. Our physicality in our minds is not in question.However, the match is not at the forefront of the Englishmans concerns at the moment, with Rangers tantalisingly close to securing their place in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers could have more cause to celebrate if they seal the Scottish Championship title on Saturday A win at Raith on Saturday, coupled with a defeat for Hibernian at St Mirren would confirm Rangers as Scottish Championship winners, and seal the clubs place in the top flight.Raith are on a very good run of form right now so we need to go there and deliver a performance, otherwise well get hurt, he said. The focus is very much on what we do. What happens away from us we cant control but what we can control is our own performance.On Saturday and Tuesday (against Dumbarton), the lads have the opportunity to take the club back to the top tier of Scottish football, so they are well aware of the significance and the expectations of the fans, the desire to get Rangers back to where they need to be.They recognise the opportunity but theyve got to enjoy it. We dont want to limp over the line. We want to finish in a convincing manner. Also See: Rangers video Rangers fixtures Rangers stats Sky Bet Club ' ' '