Alex Galchenyuk scored a goal and registered two assists in the United States' 8-0 victory over Germany in the 2013 World Junior Championship. The fact that the US beat Germany is not surprising in the least, but it is noteworthy that they won by a bigger margin than Canada. That's allowed them to gain an edge over the Canadian in the battle for first place in Group B. Team USA is now gearing up for a much more critical match against Russia on Thursday.

Alex Galchenyuk will reportedly remain with the United Staes at the World Junior Championship even if the NHL lockout ends, according to La Presse. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has told USA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey operations Jim Johannson that Galchenyuk won't be pulled from the American's roster to attend camp should the league and the players agree to a new CBA. The third overall pick in the 2012 draft is expected to play a key role on Team USA during the tournament.

Alex Galchenyuk has carried a remarkable hot streak of 13 goals and 12 assists in his last nine OHL games with him into Team USA's selection camp for the fast-approaching World Junior Championship. He had a slow start to the year with Sarnia and admitted that the NHL lockout was a distraction. However, he has definitely hit his stride since then and is currently second in league scoring with 61 points in only 33 games. Galchenyuk has been moved to the wing this season, so that Sting coach Jacques Beaulieu could play him alongside Charles Sarault on the top line and the decision has paid off for them both. Galchenyuk is free to take more shots and get chances from the wing, which has led to 27 goals this year, while Sarault has piled up 41 helpers. The Canadiens may try the 2012 draft's third overall selection on the wing when he gets his shot in the big league, but for now he's slated to headline a talented group of Americans in Ufa, Russia at the world juniors.

Alex Galchenyuk has been named the OHL player of the week. Galchenyuk had five goals and three assists in just two games last week. That gives him 61 points in 33 games, which is just one shy of OHL-leader Ryan Strome.

Alex Galchenyuk erupted for five points Saturday night to lead Sarnia to a 7-4 win over Kingston on Saturday night. The Habs' third-overall pick from the 2012 draft had a hat trick and two assists. Galchenyuk has blistered through the the OHL this season with 27 goals and 61 points, marks that slot him first and second, respectively, in the league. Connor Murphy, a 2011 first-rounder of the Coyotes, also had a goal for his 18th point of the season.

Alex Galchenyuk is tied for second in the OHL with 56 points this season. Galchenyuk has accomplished that mark in just 32 games, whereas the player he's tied with, Seth Griffith, has been involved in 35 contests. Galchenyuk is rebounding nicely from the 2011-12 campaign when he was limited to two regular season contests due to a knee injury.

Alex Galchenyuk will get a training camp spot with the Montreal Canadiens if the lockout reaches a conclusion soon. Galchenyuk has been an absolute force in the OHL this season and has had no problem living up to his draft hype. He will compete for a spot on the Montreal Canadiens' roster sooner rather than later and could even have immediate fantasy value if he cracks the Habs lineup.

Alex Galchenyuk scored a goal in the Sarnia Sting's 4-1 victory against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Galchenyuk has recorded at least a point in six of his last seven contests. He has 22 goals and 30 assists in 31 OHL games in 2012-13.

Alex Galchenyuk was a standout for Team USA at the team's summer training camp and he's expected to land a spot on the 2013 World Championship roster. The first-round pick, third overall, of the Canadiens in the 2012 draft is currently third in the OHL scoring race with 49 points (20 goals, 29 assists) in just 28 games with Sarnia. Galchenyuk will probably get a training camp spot with Montreal if the lockout reaches a conclusion soon, but for now a starring role on the Sting and the U.S. junior team awaits.

Alex Galchenyuk scored another goal in Sarnia's 3-2 win over Oshawa Sunday. That's an eight-point weekend for the Canadiens draft pick after a combined seven points against Saginaw and Peterborough on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Galchenyuk is now third in OHL scoring.