He is trying to become the first man to win back - to - back world titles since the now retired Stephane Lambiel of Switzerland in 2006 .
Earlier , Patrick Chan of Canada overcame some wobbly footwork to capture the men 's short program .
Patrick Chan is trying to become the first man to win back - to - back world titles since the now retired Stephane Lambiel of Switzerland in 2006 .
Earlier , Patrick Chan of Canada overcame some wobbly footwork to capture the men 's short program .