Jagr’s 3 assists help Czechs beat France 6-2 at ice hockey worlds

Czechs beat France 6-2 at hockey worlds

COLOGNE, Germany — Jaromir Jagr set up three goals to help the Czech Republic beat France 6-2 on Sunday in its opening game in the world hockey championships.

Jiri Novotny had a goal and two assists for the Czechs.

Group C rival Sweden beat Norway 5-2.

In Group A, Russia beat Slovakia 3-1, and Belarus rallied to top Kazakhstan 5-2.