After nearly two weeks of exciting preliminary matches, the quarterfinals of the annual tournament will begin on Thursday, with the big winners being crowned following the championship game on Sunday, May 21.
As it stands now, Matheson and Demers have helped lead Canada to a 4-0-1 record and the top spot in Group B, combining for 14 shots, two points (1-1-2) and a plus-six rating from the blue line.
As for Florida's forwards, Bjugstad has helped USA to a 5-1-0 record and the top seed in Group A, recording three points (1-2-3) in five games, including his first goal of the tournament in a 5-3 victory over Latvia on Saturday. Malgin, meanwhile, has yet to find his way onto the scoresheet thus far, despite playing very well during Switzerland's 2-2-2 run at the event.
The full schedule for Panthers at World Championship this week is as follows:
Monday, May 15
Canada (Matheson/Demers) vs. Norway 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, May 16
Russia vs. USA (Bjugstad) 10:15 a.m.
Czech Republic vs. Switzerland (Malgin) 10:15 a.m.
Canada (Matheson/Demers) vs. Finland 2:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 18
Quarterfinals (TBD)
Saturday, May 20
Semifinals (TBD)
Sunday, May 21
Gold Medal and Bronze Medal Game (TBD)
To stay updated with the Panthers at the World Championship visit floridapanthers.com/worlds.