While there was an element of surprise for Team North America heading into the World Cup of Hockey, with Connor McDavid and Co. taking advantage of a slower and older Team Europe in back-to-back exhibition game wins, the secret is now out. Even so, this was not a loss that exposed North America as one of the weaker teams in the tournament. North America outshot the Czechs 44-29. While North America put up 13 goals in three games, McDavid did not record a goal or an assist on either of them. Even against two of the weaker offensive teams in the tournament, North America has had difficulty keeping the puck out of its zone.

Source: National Post September 15, 2016 01:52 UTC