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Capitals: Prospect Connor McMichael scores first goal of World Juniors for Canada

The World Juniors began on Thursday and one of the matchups of the tournament’s first day featured Team Canada taking on Team USA. Connor McMichael had an awesome game and a goal to boot.

Trailing 2-0 it was the Caps first rounder’s goal that got Canada on the board and started a comeback that saw the Canadiens pull away with a 6-4 victory.

USA jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from Shane Pinto and Arthur Kaliyev. Canada needed a spark and it was none other than McMichael who ignited the comeback.