Plekanec, Pastrnak to represent Czech Republic at World Championship
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Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec and Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak are heading to Russia, as they will suit up for their native Czech Republic at the upcoming IIHF World Championship, according to the national team's Instagram account.
Plekanec will captain the squad, according to Zdenek Matejovksy of TV Nova Sport. The 33-year-old recorded 14 goals and 40 assists in 82 games this season.
Meanwhile, the 19-year-old Pastrnak scored a career-high 15 goals and added 11 assists in 51 games.
It is believed Plekanec and Pastrnak will play on the same line alongside former Calgary Flames forward Roman Cervenka.