Florida Panthers prospect Linus Erikkson scored a goal in Sweden’s 5-2 win over Slovakia at the 2025 World Junior Championship in Ottawa.
Erikkson, who drafted by the Cats in the second round (58th overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, lit the lamp on his only shot on goal with 4:31 remaining in the game. He played 9:32 and finished the contest with a plus-two rating.
In other games, the United States romped to a 10-4 win over Germany; host Canada and Carter George blanked Finland 4-0; and Czechia cruised to a 5-1 victory over Switzerland.
Today’s games
- Switzerland vs Slovakia 1 p.m. (NHL Network)
- Germany vs Finland 3:30 p.m. (NHL Network)
- Sweden vs Kazakhstan 5 p.m.
- Latvia vs Canada 7:30 p.m. (NHL Network)
In a major move from the Atlantic Division, the flagging Detroit Red Wings have announced that both head coach Derek Lalonde and associate coach Bob Boughner have been relieved of their duties.
Todd McLellan was been named the 29th head coach in franchise history, returning to the organization where he served as an assistant coach from 2005-08. After winning a Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2008, he went on to serve as bench boss for the San Jose Sharks (2008-15), Edmonton Oilers (2015-18) and Los Angeles Kings (2019-24).
Trent Yawney has also joined the staff as an assistant coach. He served in the same capacity under McLellan during his stint with the Kings.
Friday in the Atlantic (Standings/Panthers Playoff Chances)
- TORONTO (21-12-2 44P) at DETROIT (13-17-4 30P) 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
- Chicago (12-21-2 26P) at BUFFALO (12-19-4 28P) 7 p.m.
- BOSTON (19-13-4 42P) at Columbus (14-15-6 34P) 7 p.m.
Idle: FLA (46P), TBL (40P), OTT (38P). MON (31P)