It was the Alexis Lafreniere show as he helped Canada defeat the U.S. in a wild opener at the WorldJuniors. (by RyanBMcKenna)
Alexis Lafreniere had his doubters entering the world junior championship.
While Arizona Coyotes forward Barrett Hayton may have been a better finisher with two goals, Lafreniere’s elite skill was on display throughout as he finished with one goal and three assists.The Canadians had just conceded — a second power-play goal by Ottawa Senators prospect Shane Pinto helped the U.S. equalize at 4-4. But just seven seconds later, Lafreniere took the puck, raced in and deked out American goaltender Spencer Knight to give Canada the lead once again.
In the third period, he used tremendous puck control in tight to feed Hayton for his second with a nice dish for another power-play goal. Canada started to calm down in the second period and controlled play. A goal by its fourth line, finished by Washington Capitals first rounder Connor McMichael, got them on the board.
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