Weekly Cupcakes: Canada wins World Junior Championships

Colorado Avalanche

Rantanen nets hat trick, Avs ease by Devils. [National Post]

Discarded and doubted, Valeri Nichushkin resurrects NHL career with Avalanche. [Denver Post]

BetOnline Lists MacKinnon as Hart Trophy Co-Favorite Alongside McDavid at +150; Still +235 at Bovada. [Sports Betting Dime]

The Rest of Hockey

What Vancouver Canucks star Elias Pettersson learned from the loss of his closest childhood friends — and the fight to get them back. [Sportsnet]

Penguins’ DeSmith misses NHL call-up after losing passport. [NBC Sports]

Hayton etches name into hockey lore as his heroics lead Canada to gold at World Juniors. [TSN]

Sweden vs. Finland results: Impossible-angle goal clinches bronze for Swedes at 2020 World Juniors. [Sporting News]

Edmonton Oilers struggle because of all that is stacked against them. [Edmonton Journal]

It’s time for the NHL to battle the Toronto War Room’s rancid calls. [Montreal Gazette]

Former Canucks McLean, Adams still upset over ’94 Stanley Cup loss. [Sportsnet]

NHL faces August deadline on 2022 Olympic decision, says IIHF chief. [CBC]

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