PLYMOUTH, MI - DECEMBER 11: Shakir Mukhamadullin #27 of the U17 Russian Nationals passes the puck against the Switzerland Nationals during day one of game one of the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament at USA Hockey Arena on December 11, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. Russia defeated Switzerland 9-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
The New Jersey Devils shocked the world when they took Shakir Mukhamadullin in the NHL Draft. Maybe they were on to something.
The Russian team at the World Junior Championships took Team USA to the woodshed on Christmas Day. The Americans ended up coming back, but they came up short.