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Canucks prospects tracker, 2021 WJC edition: Czech mate — Podkolzin, Russians blanked in 2-0 loss
Canucks prospects tracker, 2021 WJC edition: Czech mate — Podkolzin, Russians blanked in 2-0 loss
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The Province Hockey
Podkolzin and the Russians were shut down 2-0 by the upstart Czechs Fresh off what some saw as a disappointing tournament-opener for the Vancouver Canucks’ top prospect, Podkolzin couldn’t get it going offensively again in Russia’s 2-0 loss to the Czech Republic at the 2021 World Junior Championship on Sunday night. The 2019 first-rounder, captaining a talented Russian side, had some moments in a tightly-contested first period, distributing the puck to his teammates and winning a bevy of battles. Midway through the period, Podkolzin whipped a dangerous pass across the Czech crease but couldn’t connect with a linemate.
Russia's down 2-0 and it looks like they're finally giving Podkolzin some leeway to leave the front of the net to create offense.
Many Canucks fans are getting their first look at Podkolzin in a while and — spoiler alert — he’s not going to blow you away with his offensive game.
Landon Slaggert put a shoulder in the chest of Podkolzin, but catches his chin with his helmet.
The Austrians were demolished by the Americans 11-0 on Saturday, so Podkolzin and the Russians will view the matchup as a get-well game.
Russia's down 2-0 and it looks like they're finally giving Podkolzin some leeway to leave the front of the net to create offense.
Many Canucks fans are getting their first look at Podkolzin in a while and — spoiler alert — he’s not going to blow you away with his offensive game.
Landon Slaggert put a shoulder in the chest of Podkolzin, but catches his chin with his helmet.
The Austrians were demolished by the Americans 11-0 on Saturday, so Podkolzin and the Russians will view the matchup as a get-well game.