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Juraj Slafkovsky can tease Cole Caufield at any time

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated 5/13/24

Hockey team chemistry is the key to success.

Well, it’s not the only way to win, but it’s very important.

Having a team that wants and likes to play together creates miracles.

As for the Montreal Canadiens, the chemistry is there.

It’s nothing new; we regularly see Tricolore players laughing and teasing each other.

Youngsters Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky are often at the heart of it all, and that’s likely to continue for a long time to come.

Today, Slafkovsky and Slovakia took on Caufield and the Americans at the World Hockey Championships.

The result: Slaf got the better of CC22 in overtime, 5-4.

The habs’ two young players were cleared from the scoresheet, but that didn’t stop Slafkovsky from mocking Ti-Cole:

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Obviously, the big Slovak was very happy with the win, but the highlight for him was winning against his line mate and good friend.

With what little we know about Slaf, I’m willing to bet he won’t miss a single opportunity to remind Caufield of the outcome of this match.

On the other hand, the U.S. can’t win the tournament, because then it’s the young American’s turn to mock his teammate.

The Slovaks’ victory propelled them into second place in the Group B standings, taking their record to 2-1-0.

Overtime and regulation time victories are separated in this tournament, so it should read 1-1-0-1 (V-VP-DP-D).

As for the Americans, they are now in fourth place in Group B, behind the Swedes, Slovaks and Latvians.

The overtime defeat didn’t help the USA’s case at all, as they now find themselves in hot water after three games played.

In brief

– The Oshawa Generals will be without Becket Sennecke for a fourth straight game.

Sennecke still out. https://t.co/gW5PG76P7I

– Brian Wilde (@BWildeMTL) May 13, 2024

– Filip Chytil will not play in tonight’s game.

Matt Rempe back in Rangers line-up.

Game 5 against Carolina at 7pm @TVASports

– Sébastien Goulet (@SebGouletTVAS) May 13, 2024

– A beautiful text by Elizabeth Rancourt on Michel Bergeron.

At nearly 78, our national Bergie is still loyal to the late-night post… and adored by his teammates https://t.co/psRqXL3dIZ

– TVA Sports (@TVASports) May 13, 2024

– Listen now.

One of our best podcasts of the season, in which we talk at length about player discipline in the playoffs. With Antoine Roussel, @RainvilleJR @SO_Lorange and me.https://t.co/6UYB3Tr8V0

– Alexandre Pratt (@alexandrepratt) May 13, 2024

– A very heavy absence for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Donovan Mitchell will be ABSENT tonight against the Boston Celtics (7pm), due to a calf injury. LeBron James is expected to be on hand.

(via @wojespn) pic.twitter.com/r1YF8uHEPn

– AlleyOop360 (@AlleyOop360) May 13, 2024

– The Chicago Blackhawks’ pick will change everything for the Montreal Canadiens this summer. [TSLH]

This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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