With 12 Lightning players sprinkled over seven of eight teams competing in the World Cup, we definitely understand it’s a tall task to keep track of everyone. That’s what we’re here for!
Here’s what you need to know after the first day on the ice for the teams.
Filppula earns an ‘A’
Team Finland named Valterri Filppula as one of its alternate captains, along with the Panthers’ Jussi Jokinen to serve alongside captain Mikko Koivu of the Wild. At 32, Filppula is one of the older statesman on the team (goalie Pekka Rinne is 33; defenseman Sami Lepisto is 32), so it’s not a surprise to see Filppula in one of the leadership positions.