Tomas Plekanec, World Cup

Despite erasing a deficit on two occasions during the game, the Czech Republic ultimately dropped a 3-2 decision in overtime against Team Europe.

Tomas Plekanec was held off the scoresheet, but was credited with two hits while winning 39 percent of his faceoffs during 19:07 of ice time.
The Czechs will wrap up the preliminary round on Thursday against Max Pacioretty and Team USA.