Eldridge scores 2 as Canada beats Sweden in women’s hockey worlds opener

HERNING, Denmark (AP) — Jessie Eldridge scored twice and added an assist as Canada opened the women’s ice hockey world championship by easing past Sweden 5-1 on Friday.The youngest Canada team since 2013 with an average age of 26 jumped to a 3-0 lead in the opening period with goals from Eldridge, Emily Clark and Rebecca Leslie.