Not only are the Arizona Coyotes returning from the holiday break tomorrow against the Colorado Avalanche, but there are two highly-touted prospects competing in Sweden that are off and running the next morning after Christmas.
2022 first-round NHL Draft picks Maveric Lamoureux and Connor Geekie both kickstarted their 2024 IIHF tournament run with Team Canada, winning 5-2 over Finland.
Lamoureux introduced himself to the Swedish faithful by receiving a pass at the point, pivoting and firing a wrist shot that was tipped by center Nate Danielson for a 1-0 Canadian lead.
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It was a tight battle between both teams throughout, but Canada would lead 3-1 going into the third period until the future 'Yotes both got on the scoresheet once more.