Flyers Top Prospect Scores Amazing Breakaway Goal
Philadelphia Flyers prospect Jett Luchanko is currently representing Canada at the World Junior Championship. The 2024 first-round pick is one of the top players to watch during the tournament, and he showed why against Team Latvia yesterday (Dec. 27).
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While on the penalty kill, Luchanko broke up a pass in the neutral zone, which led to a breakaway. From there, the young forward slowed down, dangled, and beat Team Latvia goalie Linards Feldbergs with a sweet backhander.
JETT LUCHANKO OPENS THE SCORING WITH A BEAUTY 🔥#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/j9ec8exUvo
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 28, 2024
Luchanko, 18, is known for his offensive skill, and he undoubtedly displayed it against Latvia with this goal.
However, unfortunately for Luchanko and Canada, they lost to Latvia in the shootout by a 3-2 final score.
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