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Blackhawks at IIHF Worlds: Lukas Reichel Dishes 2 Assists, Germany Routs Latvia

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Jonnie Nonnie | Last updated 5/15/24

Lukas Reichel joined the scoring party at the 2024 IIHF World Championship on Wednesday. The recently re-signed Chicago Blackhawks forward recorded two assists in Germany's 8-1 blowout victory over Latvia.

Both of Reichel's helpers led to second-period goals by Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka. Germany built a commanding lead by the time Reichel logged his first point of the tournament.

Up 4-0 early in the second period, Germany went on a power play. Reichel received the puck on the right half-wall and dropped it to a circling Peterka, who rifled a wrist shot past the Latvian netminder.

Lukas Reichel had 2 assists in Germany’s 8-1 win over Latvia #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/D5kH8bgmec
— Four Feathers Podcast (@FourFeathersPod) May 15, 2024

Marc Michaelis extended Germany's lead to six before Peterka struck again. Reichel helped get the puck to Peterka, who navigated through the defense and placed a centering feed off a Latvian defender's stick into the net.

JJ Peterka has another goal after making a nice move before banking the shot off a defenseman in front. 7-0 Germany. #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/i0luYSDLQO
— Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) May 15, 2024

Reichel's two-assist performance should help him build some confidence after a rough -3 showing in his 2024 IIHF Worlds debut against Sweden on Monday.

Reichel and Germany return to action Friday when they face Kazakhstan at 9:20 AM CT.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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