The World Junior Hockey Championships are fun to watch because of the very nature of the men in the under-20 age bracket. No matter which side of the Atlantic they hail from, these young stars play hard. They have everything to prove, with their hockey futures riding on their performances. That usually means lots of wide-open hockey, a healthy share of mistakes and plenty of spectacular goals.
Older players tend to dominate the stats sheet at World Juniors, and this year looks like it will be no exception. Here's a look at the top offensive force from each of the major teams at this year's conclave in Malmo and how he matches up against his competitors from rival nations.
Statistics courtesy of IIHF.com and eliteprospects.com, through December 27.
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