The Canadian Press RIGA, Latvia — Canada captain Adam Henrique brought the offence again in a 4-2 win over Kazakhstan on Friday at the world hockey championship.Henrique had a goal and two assists for his second straight three-point game as Canada moved into sixth place in Group B with six points (two regulation wins, three regulation losses).Andrew Mangiapane and Connor Brown each had a goal and an assist for Canada, while Cole Perfetti scored the game-winner.Nikita Mikhailis had both goals for Kazakhstan.Darcy Kuemper made 26 saves for Canada. Andrei Shutov stopped 32 shots for Kazakhstan.“Before the game we talked about how Kazakhstan liked to defend a lot, but they were really taking it to us on the forecheck and they were very aggressive tonight," Canada head coach Gerard Gallant said. "I thought they played an excellent game; they worked hard and competed hard. "It was a tough challenge for us, but we wanted to make sure we played our game and carried over the good things we did last game. We wanted to get a lot of second and third chances off our scoring opportunities, and it worked out for us today. "The top four teams in each pool at the end of the preliminary round advance to the quarterfinals. Canada moved to within a point of fourth-place Kazakhstan in the Group B standings, but still has its work cut out to avoid missing the playoffs at the tournament for the first time.Latvia was also at seven points entering its game against Norway later Friday. Canada has two games left — against winless Italy on Sunday and 2019 champion Finland on Tuesday — to make up precious ground. "We have to focus on Italy first. We need to continue to play our game," Mangiapane said. "Early on in the tournament we were a little nervous or anxious, but now we have started to find our rhythm and we are playing the right way. "We are really starting to jell as a team, but we have to keep going and playing a full 60-minute game if we want to be successful.”Mangiapane, who made his debut at this tournament in Canada's 4-2 win over Norway on Wednesday, scored for the second straight game when he put Canada up 1-0 with the only goal of the first period.“We have some creativity on our line, especially with (Mangiapane) coming into the lineup," Henrique said. "He adds some skill and creativity, and he works hard. "Henrique struck just over a minute into the second period to put Canada up 2-0, but Kazakhstan got one back on Mikhailis's first goal at 4:30 of the second frame.Mikhailis tied it with a goal 1:31 into the third period, but Perfetti put Canada back in front at 7:40 of the third.Brown capped the scoring with an empty-net goal.In Group A action, Sweden defeated Britain 4-1. Denmark and Belarus played later Friday.This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 28, 2021. The Canadian Press<doc-sep>Drake didn’t just join a bunch of Toronto Raptors fans in mocking Joel Embiid’s airplane celebration after the Raps’ Game 5 win on Tuesday night. He also got in the talented but fatigued Philadelphia 76ers center’s ear after the contest. As Embiid walked off the floor, he and the rapper/actor/Raptors ambassador exchanged words, and although we’re not professional lip readers, it appeared that the star told Drake that “I’ll be back” for a Game 7 that would take place in Toronto. Of course, that would require the Sixers to win Game 6 at home and also for Embiid to perform better than he’s played while battling a virus. Here’s the video: Here for the Drake/Embiid beef pic.twitter.com/H7CKNC0zX5 — Keith Bauer (@KDBauer1) May 8, 2019 And what Raptors’ TV analyst Leo Rautins heard: Embiid just walked by Drake and said “I’ll be back” …Thursday @Raptors it’s on… — Leo Rautins (@LeoRautins) May 8, 2019 Although Embiid didn’t notice the airplane celebration trolling … Embiid didn't pay much attention to Drake and Raptors fans mocking his celebration pic.twitter.com/N2cU1CGJlv — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 8, 2019 … he did confirm he told Drake he said he’d be “back”: Joel Embiid confirms he told Drake “I’ll be back (for Game 7)” as he was leaving the court after tonight’s loss. pic.twitter.com/y164uxPm8W — Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) May 8, 2019 This would mark at least the ninth time Drake has gotten into it with an NBA player, and it’s never going to get old.<doc-sep>The Toronto Raptors took full advantage of their home court edge as they routed the 76ers on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 series lead. In midst of their blowout victory, Toronto superfan Drake decided to send shots at Joel Embiid by leading the crowd as they imitated his airplane celebration. While this was fun for fans, Embiid let it be known that he was unfazed by the trolling. "I didn't notice. I just saw them shake their bodies. I didn't pay attention about what the hell they were doing," Embiid said when asked if the jeering bothered him. Although Embiid put together a dismal performance in Game 5, the center was red hot during Philadelphia's Game 3 victory. After throwing down a spectacular windmill dunk, Joel broke out an airplane celebration to further reinforce he has hops. Judging by Tuesday's reaction, this didn't sit well with the Toronto fans. But as one of the NBA's biggest trolls, Embiid assured both his supporters and critics that he will continue to have fun whether people like it or not. "Like I said before," Embiid continued. "I don't care if it offends anybody about what I do. It's all about having fun, so I don't care. I'm going to do that because I know I'm going to dominate." Despite his confidence, Embiid has been plagued by a respiratory infection that caused him to only put up 13 points in their Game 5 loss. Now with the series heading back to Philadelphia, the Sixers need Embiid to regain his health and put together another monster game to save them from elimination.<doc-sep>Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Joel Embiid‘s illness has taken a toll on him that is obvious on the court (and with that, on the Sixers who are now on the brink of elimination). Embiid had 13 points and 8 turnovers in Game 5, and was just not himself on either end of the court. The Raptors are showing no mercy — nor should they. Step on the court and you’re ready to play or not. Neither are Raptors fans, including the most famous member of that tribe, Drake. It all started with Embiid doing an airplane celebration after a huge dunk in Game 3, a Sixers blowout win. When he checked out of the Raptors’ blowout win in Game 5 with nine minutes left, Raptors fans went to the airplane celebration themselves. Embiid shrugged it off in his postgame press conference. “I didn’t notice. I just saw them shake their bodies. Good for them,” Embiid said. “Like I said, I don’t care if it offends anybody. It’s all about having fun. I don’t care. I’m going to do that because I’m going to dominate.” Embiid said that he’s got to find a way to do more in Game 6, regardless of how he is feeling. He’s not wrong about that.<doc-sep>
The Toronto Raptors have moved back in front of the Philadelphia 76ers, taking a 3-2 lead in their second-round series with a dominant 125-89 win in Game 5 on Tuesday night. After an even first quarter, the Raptors took over in the second and went into the break with a 21-point lead. They never looked back, and are now just one win away from the Eastern Conference finals. With two straight wins, the Raptors are feeling themselves, and so are their fans. That includes their most famous aficionado, Drake. The rapper has become a courtside fixture during Raptors playoff games over the past few seasons, and he was back in his seat on Tuesday night to take in the big victory. And just as the Raptors made a statement, so did Drake, who trolled Sixers big man Joel Embiid on his final trip to the bench in the fourth quarter. Drake spread his arms out wide and broke into a little dance move reminiscent of Embiid's airplane celebration late in Game 3 after he threw down a windmill slam to put an exclamation point on the big Sixers' win. The big man was awesome on that night, but he's been awful in Games 4 and 5, due in large part to the fact that he's battling an illness. In Game 5, Embiid finished with just 13 points and six rebounds, while turning the ball over a whopping eight times. According to Embiid though, that won't be the Sixers' last trip to Toronto this series. Raptors broadcaster Leo Rautins reported that Embiid told Drake, "I'll be back" as he made his way to the bench, suggesting that the Sixers will win Game 6 in Philadelphia and make their way back to Toronto for Game 7. If that's to be the case, then Embiid will need to play much better in Game 6 than he has the last few games. Embiid also spoke about the incident during his post-game press conference, saying he didn't really understand what was going on. "I just saw them shake their bodies," Embiid said. "I didn't pay attention about what the hell they were doing, but good for them."