Penguins Forward Jesse Puljujarvi Scores Twice for Finland in Loss to Canada
Penguins forward Jesse Puljujarvi scored two goals for Finland in a 5-3 loss to Canada during a preliminary-round game at the O2 Arena in Prague on Saturday. Playing on the right wing of Finland’s third line, Puljujarvi logged 15 minutes and 31 seconds of ice time over 18 shifts. He led the game with seven shots and recorded two penalty minutes.
Fellow Penguins forward Valtteri Puustinen scored Finland’s other goal. Positioned on the right wing of the fourth line, Puustinen had 12 minutes and 29 seconds of ice time over 16 shifts and took one shot.
Another Penguins forward, Michael Bunting, did not score for Canada. Primarily playing left wing on the fourth line, Bunting had 14 minutes and 59 seconds of ice time over 18 shifts and managed two shots.
Highlights:
Canada’s next game is against Switzerland on Sunday, 2:20 p.m. (EDT). Finland’s next opponent is Denmark on Monday, 2:20 p.m.
**Penguins Defenseman Marcus Pettersson Scores for Sweden in 7-2 Victory Over Latvia**
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson scored a goal for Sweden in their 7-2 win against Latvia at Ostravar Arena in Vítkovice, Czechia. Starting on Sweden’s top defensive pairing alongside fellow Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson, Pettersson logged 17 minutes and 20 seconds of ice time over 23 shifts and took two shots.
Erik Karlsson contributed an assist, playing 21 minutes and 17 seconds over 24 shifts and taking one shot.
Penguins forward prospect Raivis Ansons was scratched for Latvia.
Highlights:
Sweden’s next game is against France on Monday, 10:20 a.m. Latvia’s next opponent is Slovakia on Sunday, 2:20 p.m.
**Wheeling Nailers Forward Justin Addamo Held Without a Point for France in Loss to Slovakia**
Wheeling Nailers forward Justin Addamo was held without a point for France in their 4-2 loss to Slovakia at Ostravar Arena. A Robert Morris alumnus, Addamo centered France’s fourth line, logging 13 minutes and 34 seconds of ice time over 23 shifts. He recorded one shot and won 5 out of 11 faceoffs (45.4%).
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