Islanders at the WJC 1/4

Today wraps up the WJC for Islander prospects Jyri Niemi with Finland playing Germany at 2:30pm & Blake Kessel with Team USA against Czech Republic at 7:30pm.





Updated 8pm:
Jyri Niemi had a third period goal, five shots and was plus one in Finland's 3-1 win against Germany at the WJC.

Blake Kessel was not in the lineup for the US against the Czech Republic which the US won 3-2 in a shootout.

NYI Fan Central Comments:
Statistically speaking an impressive showing in Ottawa for the Islanders prospect, all about future seeding for some clubs in WJC tournaments or participation.