Almost nothing happened in the NHL yesterday, so let’s check out yesterday’s World Juniors openers and open up discussion below!
Slovakia defeats Switzerland 1 – 0 in WJC Opener
The goaltending battle was supposed be the third game, but Slovia’s goaltender Simon Latkoczy shut out the Swiss to get the win.
Czech Republic forward Adam Raska suspended for one game
The IIHF disciplinary panel issued a one-game suspension for Raska, who was called for boarding in a pre-tournament exhibition game
Finland outlasts injury-depleted Germany 5-3
Predators prospect Juuso Parssinen had a very solid game while Finland shot the lights out to get the win.
Assist to Pärssinen.#Preds https://t.co/GVCKAWG1V9
— On The Future (@OnTheFutureOTF) December 26, 2020
Catching up on tracking Juuso Pärssinen today (at even strength):
56.52% Corsi
50.00% Controlled zone exits
50.00% Controlled zone entries
64.84 CF/60
49.88 CA/60
2 iCF
9.98 iCF/60
1 iHDCF
4.99 iHDCF/60#Preds— On The Future (@OnTheFutureOTF) December 26, 2020
Russia survives Team USA comeback after Knight chased
Billed as a matchup of the best two goaltenders in the tournament, Spencer Knight was replaced in net in the second period after giving up four goals in twelve shots. Meanwhile, Nashville prospects were all over the ice for Team Russia.
Yaroslav Askarov in the ALL red 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1DB1C2qsl0
— Dylan Griffing (@Dylan_Griffing) December 26, 2020
That crushing physicality he’s known for…excellent body from Chistyakov (#6) on this puck retrieval.#Preds pic.twitter.com/LNwvQsoKst
— On The Future (@OnTheFutureOTF) December 26, 2020
Askarov responds to a brutal goal allowed with a strong pad stop. #Preds pic.twitter.com/VrN8mxoKDj
— On The Future (@OnTheFutureOTF) December 26, 2020
Plastering American forwards against the boards and then leading breakouts? Chistyakov can do it all.#Preds #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/pmxS8ADSYB
— On The Future (@OnTheFutureOTF) December 26, 2020
Caufield continues to be the most dangerous shooter on the ice for the U.S., but Askarov holds steady.#Preds #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/oD3XLDzXdy
— On The Future (@OnTheFutureOTF) December 26, 2020