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Murphy named U.S. captain for Worlds

Washington Capitals v Arizona Coyotes

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 18: Connor Murphy #5 of the Arizona Coyotes during the NHL game against the Washington Capitals at Gila River Arena on November 18, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Capitals defeated the Coyotes 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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The most experienced member of Team USA’s entry at the upcoming World Hockey Championships will also serve as captain.

Arizona d-man Connor Murphy -- who, with 38 games, has represented the U.S. internationally more than anybody on the roster -- will wear the “C” this month in France and Germany.

Murphy, 24, matched a career-high 17 points in 77 games with the Coyotes this year.

Murphy was part of the U.S. squad that captured bronze at the Worlds in ’15. As part of the current leadership group, he’ll be joined by Detroit forward Dylan Larkin and New York Islanders winger Brock Nelson, both of whom will serve as alternates.

The U.S. gets its tournament underway on May 5, with a game against Germany.