Coach: Pastrnak, Krejci will join Czech Republic at World Championship

The Czech Republic's roster at the ongoing World Championship is apparently about to be bolstered by a couple of talented Boston Bruins forwards.

David Pastrnak and David Krejci have an agreement in place to join the squad soon, Czech head coach Josef Jandac told Sport-Express' Igor Eronko on Tuesday night.

Jandac added that the duo will play on the same line when they arrive.

Pastrnak set new career highs in goals (35), assists (45), and points (80) this season, and became the youngest player in NHL history to notch six points in a playoff game, eclipsing none other than Wayne Gretzky. The 21-year-old racked up 20 points in 12 postseason games.

Krejci was limited to 64 regular-season contests, but chipped in 17 goals and 44 points of his own prior to the playoffs, adding 10 points in 12 postseason games.

If Krejci does suit up, it will be the first time he's represented his home country since the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, according to 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Pastrnak played in the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto in the fall of 2016.

The Czech Republic defeated Switzerland in a shootout Tuesday to move into fourth place in Group A. The Czechs have no regulation wins through the first three games, but still have four contests remaining in the preliminary round.

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