Before the games against Finland and Czech Republic at the Carlson Hockey Games in Brno, Nikita Kucherov met with journalists from several Russian sport media companies and discussed his last season in the NHL and upcoming World Championship [Sport-Express]
S-E: The National Team started preparation for the World Championship with a loss to Sweden.
Kucherov: That’s fine. The coaches pointed out our mistakes, what we need to do and what not. It was the first game for many guys, we need to adapt to the new lines. I think everything is fine, waiting for the next game.