A look at how players with connections to the Pittsburgh Penguins have done in the ongoing International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Tournament:
Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith made 15 saves for the United States in a 3-0 shutout of Czechia in a quarterfinal round game at Nokia Arena in at Tampere, Finland, on Thursday.
Recording his second shutout of the tournament, DeSmith remains undefeated (5-0-0).
Penguins forward Nick Bonino, primarily serving as the United States’ top center, logged 17:21 of ice time on 23 shifts, had one shot and was 9 for 16 (56.2%) on faceoffs.
Primarily deployed as the United States’ second-line center, Penguins forward Drew O’Connor clocked 16:21 of ice time on 20 shifts, had two shots and was 4 for 8 (50%) on faceoffs.
Highlights:
The United States will face Germany in the semifinal round Saturday, 11:20 a.m. (EDT).
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Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph recorded 19:21 of ice time on 28 shifts and had one shot for Canada in a 3-1 win against Finland at Nokia Arena.
Highlights:
Canada will face Latvia in the semifinal round Saturday, 7:20 a.m. (EDT).
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Penguins forward Alex Nylander clocked 14:24 of ice time on 17 shifts for Sweden in a 3-1 loss to Latvia at Arena Riga in Riga Latvia.
Highlights:
In eight games, Nylander finished the tournament with two assists.
