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Barkov Lundell Crowned World Champions
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Sasha Barkov and Anton Lundell, just crowned IIHF World Champions with Team Finland, returned home to a roaring 90,000 fans in Helsinki—trophy in hand, echoing their Stanley Cup celebrations on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Barkov, sidelined all season by knee surgery, made a triumphant comeback, playing alongside Lundell, who assisted on the OT winner. Finnish coach Antti Pennanen hailed Barkov as a calm, confident leader who uplifted the team. His return to the ice—skating by January—was driven by national pride, especially after missing Finland’s Olympic bronze. With two straight Stanley Cups and now a World Championship, the Panthers’ stars are rewriting their legacy on home soil.
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