Hockey concert. After the arrival of David Pastrňák, the Czechs came to life so much that they won Latvia for only one third of the World Cup. The star reinforcement from Boston made a significant contribution to the 5: 1 victory.
In the first line next to David Krejčí and Roman Červenka, Pastrňák replaced the young hard worker Matěj Blümel. And things were happening.
The elite trio together scored six points (2 + 4), shot the gate nine times and never fouled. The tailor won ten of the thirteen bulls, outperforming all players on the ice.
But the most talked about was Pastrňák, the best Czech hockey player of recent years. “He helped us a lot. It was beautiful to see David and David as they know each other,” said forward Tomáš Hertl.
Coach Kari Jalonen could not praise Pastrňák: “David is incredible. He has a great character, he gave everyone in the cabin positive energy. We are very happy to have him here. I know his past with Krejčí, everyone told me about her. Today I am too. he knew what they could do together. “
The biggest delicacy came at the end of the first period, when Krejčí found a “hidden” Pastrňák at the gate, who ended up in an open cage and increased it to 5: 0. It was basically decided.
The show gate called decent response even overseas, where otherwise fans are devouring the Stanley Cup and the world championship at this time.
“Beautiful recording,” Pastrňák commented on the praised combination with Krejčí. “It wasn’t surprising to me. I know Krejcha sees room for about two seconds ahead. It’s a pleasure to play with him. He was my mentor in Boston.”
Although Pastrňák usually played in a different line in the North American NHL, he sometimes played with a Czech friend, from which the national team benefited. At the 2018 World Cup, those two knocked down in the group Russia three goals shortly after arriving at the Danish venue.
On Thursday, the cooperation clapped again. Although Krejčí spent the current season in extra-league Olomouc after years in Boston, he still gets along with Pastrňák – on a personal level and on the ice.
“I think Pasta is still the same, cool,” Krejčí started. “Even though we didn’t see each other, we called each other, wrote. The game room is world-class for the last few years, it won’t surprise me anymore. But it’s unbelievable to play with him again.”
Robin fits the couple. He got along with Krejčí in Tampere and, next to Pastrňák (and Tomáš Plekance), played the World Cup in Russia six years ago. At that time, with eight goals in eight clans, it was the most dangerous Czech attack.
“I knew right away that we would understand each other,” Pastrňák praised the old-new partners. “I played with Cervus at the championships in Moscow. Then with Krejča a little bit in Boston. We all knew what to expect from each other. The two already have some chemistry with each other.”
Pastrňák shone at the premiere in Tampere, even though he had a long journey and did not play for five days. “The break was obvious. The whole day was long, a lag came upon me, we woke up very early. The start of the match would be useful for me at ten in the morning,” he laughed. “But the first days are always like that.”
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