Bruins 2018 third-round draft pick (No. 77) Jakub Lauko joined the Czech Republic team for the IIHF World Junior Championship in his native country on loan from Providence of the AHL this week.
But it looks like the speedy forward's tournament may have ended before it barely got started.
Lauko injured his MCL 53 seconds into the Czech's 4-3 win against Russia on Thursday. He's scheduled to have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury, according to Russian reporter Igor Eronko.
Varada (of course it was him, autocorrection) also said: 'From the first prognosis from the doctor that will keep Jakub Lauko out of the tournament. But will do a MRI tomorrow so we'll see' #WorldJuniors2020 #NHLBruins https://t.co/oUW261ghi1
— Igor Eronko (@IgorEronko) December 26, 2019The injury occurred during a neutral-zone collision. There was no penalty called, and it wasn't apparent that one should've been called.
---- Jakub Lauko slow to get up after this play pic.twitter.com/kcxylL5WXN
— Here's Your Replay ⬇️ (@HeresYourReplay) December 26, 2019Lauko was examined and later returned to a rinkside area to watch his teammates pull off a pretty impressive upset.
Jakob Lauko's tournament looks like it lasted 53 seconds. Heartbreaking scene. pic.twitter.com/jd901O15Br
— World Hockey Report (@worldhockeyrpt) December 26, 2019The 19-year-old has battled injury in his first pro seasons, posting eight points (four goals, four assists) in just 18 games for the P-Bruins. Last season he had 41 points (21 goals, 20 assists) for Rouyn-Noranda of the QMJHL and then helped them win the 2019 Memorial Cup championship.
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