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And that PP was critical because the Americans are so tight and smothering at 5 on 5.

Booming rebound by Binnington. 2-1 USA

I like how Team Canada is playing. Being on the road might not be a bad thing.

1-1 after 1. Team Canada had to really like how the first 17 minutes went, but the goal may have awakened the Americans.

He suddenly exists and sets up Tkachuk for the tying goal. Darn

If Team Canada keeps going to the net like this, should yield a goal.

Larkin with the first real USA chsnce.

Seeing eye goal, I’ll take it.

I must say, that was a damn good rendition of the Star Spangled Banner

Ouch, Morrisseh has been one of our best defensemen.

We’re asking the same about Mitch Marner. A big overtime goal against Sweden, sure, but completely invisible otherwise.

I’m not trying to reverse jinx, but I expect a USA win, maybe 60% chance. Slight edge to Canada up front, slight edge to USA on defense, massive edge to USA in net and that could be the difference. Binnington is a half-goal to one goal handicap, imo. And I was NOT all in from the get go but kudos to those who were. My skepticism turned to enthusiasm a game or two in. Reservations at the sports bar I frequent were booked out by Monday night, the limited available walkins closed out around 10 minute ago. Wouldn’t know it by this pic I took 20 minutes ago but this place will be jammed to rafters an hour from now.

She got fired from the Canucks for leaking to the media. Filed a human rights complaint against how her superior, Emilie Castonguay, a celebrated assistant GM of the Canucks apparently treated her. Had earlier been dismissed from the Devils. She's still only 26 and might be on the way to a hat trick! https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/it-has-mentally-and-emotionally-destroyed-me-former-vancouver-canucks-coaching-staffer-files-human-rights-complaint/

Nothing says a broadcast partner growing the sport like one of its main hockey writers saying they can’t be bothered to watch tonight’s game.

Saw that. From Taiwan. I hope he makes it big with the Tigers and a department store puts up a large mural of him. Here's a pic of a giant Wang in 2007 when we were there visiting my wife's family.

Who’s gonna get whacked? If I’m a USA defenseman, I’m not sitting by the window at mealtime.

McAvoy out

He’s probably better than D-Petey, ha. But of the 3, Marcus best earns his contract.

This is still good hockey. 2-1 Sweden with 3 minutes to go in the 3rd period.

Brady Tkachuk appears to have sustained an injury after losing an edge and crashing into the Swedish goalie early in the game. Did not come out for the 2nd period. Not sure how serious, may just be precautionary as this is a meaningless game for the States.

Thursday night will be a humdinger. There will be huge buildup.