Team Canada suffered their worst loss in World Junior history yesterday, as Russia clobbered them 6-0. The loss itself was bad enough, but it appears Canada will be short a few players for at least the next game.
Alexis Lafreniere's status for the tournament is up in the air right now as he was hurt during the second period of the game. This is obviously a huge blow to Canada, as Lafreniere is arguably their top player. He won't be the only player not suiting up Monday, however. Canada will also be without centerman Joe Veleno. Veleno was suspended for headbutting Russian defenceman Danil Misyul.
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The 19-year-old Detroit Red Wings prospect has recorded one assist in two games to start off the tournament. He also played with Canada last season, in which he put up two assists in five games.
