Grading Montreal Canadiens Prospects Performance At World Junior Championships

Zach Fucale took over goaltending duties for Canada for game three of the preliminary round. He would win his first three starts against Slovakia, the United States and Switzerland before falling to Finland in the semi finals.

Sep 15, 2013; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Zachary Fucale (70) during a break in the third period against Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Overall Fucale was pretty sharp, but he was not great against Finland, and though the whole team played poorly, the goaltender always takes the brunt of the blame when Canada loses at this tournament. He made some big saves in key times, especially against the Americans and Switzerland, but allowed a few that he would like to have back as well.

Fucale gets a B for his work. This mark would be higher, but the game winning goal he allowed in the bronze medal game was downright terrible, and was the difference in Canada not coming home with a medal. He has a chance to return next year and improve his mark.