What a disappointing final outing at the World Championship for former Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill — but a medal-winning one for two current players.
The U.S., where Blashill is an assistant coach, blew a 3-1 lead Sunday en route to getting hammered, 8-4, by Czechia, home to Wings forward Jakub Vrana and defenseman Filip Hronek. The Czechs' rally was rewarded with the bronze medal at the tournament in Finland.
The U.S. looked in good shape with a 3-1 lead after the first period and nursed a one-goal lead after the second.