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Tyler Johnson wishes he could have played for USA

Lightning center Tyler Johnson didn't take to Twitter - like the Penguins Phil Kessel famously did - to express his disappointment in Team USA's performance in the World Cup.

But after the Americans wrapped up an 0-for-3 tournament Thursday in a loss to the Czech Republic, Johnson said he wished he could have helped.

"I think everyone can say they're disappointed at the fact that they didn't do as well as they probably could have," Johnson said." I wish I could have been there. I wish I could have played, but that's their decision. That's what's great about our country is we have a lot of good players, good quality players.