Canada’s Gushue rolls to 8-3 win over Czech Republic at world men’s curling playdowns

OTTAWA — Canada’s Brad Gushue defeated Lukas Klima of the Czech Republic 8-3 on Tuesday afternoon at the world men’s curling championship. 

Canada stole three points in the fourth end and wrapped up the victory in eight ends.

Gushue, vice Mark Nichols, second E.J. Harnden and lead Geoff Walker improved to 4-2 with the win while the Czechs fell to 2-4.

Round-robin play continues through Friday night at TD Place.