This year’s Canada-United States showdown on Boxing Day was billed as one of the marquee games of the 2020 World Juniors. To the delight of hockey fans everywhere, the contest exceeded the hype.
Canada emerged with a 6-4 victory over the United States, with 2020 draft-eligible prospect Alexis Lafreniere scoring the game-winner late in the third period.
In case you missed Thursday’s game between the two powerhouses, here are three takeaways.
Lafreniere proves why he’s the best prospect since McDavid
Alexis Lafreniere entered the tournament with all eyes on him, billed as the best prospect since Connor McDavid.