St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko (91) Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
In his first game at the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Latvia, St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko led his native Russia to a 3-2 shootout victory over Sweden on Monday, recording an assist and the shootout-winning goal. After scoring two goals in four playoff games this year for the Blues, who were swept by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, Tarasenko looks to continue returning to regular form after playing just 34 regular-season NHL games over the past two season due to injuries.