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Jiricek’s Between-the-Legs OT Winner Lifts Czechia Over Finland at World Juniors

The result tightens Group B seeding, spotlighting Blues prospect Adam Jiricek heading into the final round-robin games.

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Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Adam Jiricek is selected by the St. Louis Blues with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Czechia beat Finland 2-1 in overtime at 3M Arena in Minneapolis on Adam Jiricek’s between-the-legs finish off a Petr Sikora feed.
  • Emil Hemming forced overtime for Finland with the tying goal with 19 seconds left in regulation.
  • An early five-minute major to Veeti Vaisainen for cross-checking set up a Czech power play that Matej Kubiesa converted for the opener.
  • The game featured 41 combined penalty minutes but only one power-play goal, with goaltenders Michal Orsulak and Petteri Rimpinen keeping it tight.
  • The outcome keeps Czechia firmly in the Group B mix, with Czechia set to face Latvia and Finland meeting Canada for the group’s top spot; Jiricek, a 2024 Blues first-round pick, drew widespread attention for the winner.