Connor McMichael won the World Junior Championship with Team Canada, Sunday.
The Capitals’ 2019 first-round pick scored a goal in the third period that helped Canada come back from a 3-1 hole against Russia.
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McMichael made the game 3-2 after a Calen Addison point shot bounced off his shin pad, eluding Russian goaltender Amir Miftakhov.
Just 34 seconds after the @russiahockey goal, @con91mcmichael tips one in for @hc_wjc and we have a 3-2 game!! @capitals @GoLondonKnights pic.twitter.com/2MwwhPDIN7
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 5, 2020
The goal marked McMichael’s fifth goal and seventh point in seven World Junior Championship games, where he predominantly spent his time on the fourth line.
McMichael finished tied for third in total goals among all WJC players and was second only to Barrett Hayton (6) on Team Canada.
Barrett Hayton scored 2:01 later after McMichael to tie the game.
Captain, Oh Captain! Barrett Hayton comes up BIG for @hc_wjc and we have a TIE GAME! 3-3 🇷🇺 🇨🇦 #WorldJuniors @arizonacoyotes pic.twitter.com/H3mJW3ob9H
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 5, 2020
Akil Thomas scored the game-winning goal with 3:58 remaining.
THE CANADIANS JUST TOOK THE LEAD! @HC_WJC #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/aN1kPEydTT
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 5, 2020
Canada held on to win and a massive celebration ensued. Alexis Lafrenière was named MVP of the tournament.
CANADA WINS GOLD!!! 🇨🇦 🥇 @hc_wjc pic.twitter.com/vkQhz81tZ1
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 5, 2020
CANADA HAS WON THE 2020 #WorldJuniors! @HC_WJC pic.twitter.com/wOqO0Rnau8
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 5, 2020
McMichael took to Instagram to post a team photo with the IIHF trophy. “WORLD CHAMPS🇨🇦 Proud to be Canadian,” McMichael said.
He also posted a picture with his London Knights teammate, Liam Foudy, who made Team Canada too.
Former Capitals captain and head coach Dale Hunter led Team Canaada to gold. Hunter coaches McMichael on the Knights.
Looking good guys! You made us all proud☝️🇨🇦#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/QL3bWFXYUj
— London Knights (@GoLondonKnights) January 5, 2020
Congratulations, Canada.
Heyyyy baby baby! @HC_WJC 🇨🇦🥇 #WorldJuniors #Champions pic.twitter.com/RDg2GHCsra
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 5, 2020
Headline photo: @connor91mcmichael
