2023-05-18 23:32:12
Fourth victory in a row, with the national record for the number of unbeaten minutes (205’08”) at stake: the Swiss team can be satisfied with their performance against Slovakia (4-2) at the World Cup in Riga The offensive stars of the NHL, Kevin Fiala in the lead, however, did not live up to expectations.A matter of time?
1RE ETOILE: CHRISTIAN MARTI
A somewhat unexpected hero, the ZSC Lions defender scored the 3-2 winner. The 30-year-old from Zurich must have had a few cold sweats when the referees went to check if his success was not marred by an irregularity. In the end, they validated his first goal in a World Championship, in his 21st match at this level.
2E ETOILE: NINO NIEDERRITER
While the 1st line of attack formed by Nico Hischier (1 assist tonight), Kevin Fiala (0 points in 2 games) and Denis Malgin (1 assist tonight) has often wanted to do too much, the captain continues on his average of one goal per game. Regular and precise as clockwork, the Winnipeg forward scored a 4th goal in 4 games. His success also bears the seal of the canton of Graubünden, Andres Ambühl having sent him a superb pass. Without putting on a show, Niederreiter is efficient, while putting himself at the service of the collective. Something to think about, perhaps, for certain talented elements for the rest of the tournament…
3E ETOILE: JONAS SIEGENTHALER
If his NHL colleagues in attack -Fiala and Hischier- are not yet in the rhythm, the 26-year-old Zuricher immediately made the powder speak. The New Jersey defender opened the scoring in the 6th with a nice shot from the blue line, halfway up. In this World Cup, the ex-Washington player will undoubtedly relieve Janis Moser a little, by also taking his share of offensive and defensive responsibilities.
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