PRAGUE — Canada overcame France 4-3 to maintain a perfect record at the Ice Hockey World Championship and secure a quarterfinal spot Saturday. Defending champion Russia thrashed Belarus 7-0 for its fourth win, and Sweden followed Canada by clinching a quarterfinal berth by edging Switzerland 2-1 in overtime. Also, last year's runner-up, Finland, struck late to blank Slovakia 3-0 for the fourth straight shutout, Latvia prevailed in overtime to beat Austria 2-1, and Denmark was a 4-1 winner over Norway for its first victory. — AP