And it was a big game, a 6-5 shootout win that gave Sweden first place in Group B and a direct berth to Monday’s semi-final round. Canada will have to play in a quarter-final on Sunday. The opposition was not immediately known, pending the results of Friday’s late game action. Oscar Lindberg and Anton Lander
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Evgeny Kuznetsov – On The Ice With A Parachute
In the article translated below, we learn even more crucial information about Kuz including his nagging shoulder injury, his thoughts on the slash Braden Holtby delivered to him during Caps Development Camp, and his experience being drafted by Washington. On top of that, we also learn about Kuznetsov’s half a year of driving without a
Evgeny Kuznetsov helps Russia rout rivals 8-3
This year’s U20 edition of the deep-rooted rivalry between Russia and the Czech Republic ended with a lopsided 8-3 win for Russia, which will play Finland in the quarterfinals. While Russia goes on to play for potentially a medal, the Czechs go down to the relegation round for the sceond consecutive year. After a good
Kovalchuk & Hedberg Beat Old Team On New Years Eve
“The last time we played them, it wasn’t pretty,” Kovalchuk said. Both former Thrashers came up big Friday to help the Devils avenge that lopsided loss. Backup goalie Hedberg made 28 saves in a rare start and Kovalchuk sealed the game with a late goal, giving the Devils a 3-1 victory that snapped a six-game
Preds use Rinne’s 22 saves to halt 5-game slide
The Nashville Predators were finally rewarded for playing well. Pekka Rinne made 22 saves and the Predators beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Friday to end their losing streak at five games. Cody Franson, Patric Hornqvist, Joel Ward and Sergei Kostitsyn scored for Nashville. Struggling offensively, the Predators have scored nine goals in their past
Nikolay Zherdev Sports Best Goals Per 60 Minutes Ratio
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Dadonov Good Sleeper Pick in Fantasy
If you are looking for an under-the-radar pickup, Evgeny Dadonov may be your man. In eight games since his recall from Rochester of the AHL, Dadonov has registered eight points and has been one of the Panthers’ best players. The 21-year-old right winger has offensive potential as evidenced by some productive seasons in the Russian
Evgeny Dadonov Proving To Be One of Florida’s Most Dynamic Players
It’s obvious that rookie winger Evgeny Dadonov is enjoying his stay with the Panthers and doesn’t want to go back to the minors. Brought up from Florida’s AHL affiliate in Rochester, N.Y., because of all of Florida’s injuries, Dadonov has been one of Florida’s most dynamic players over the past few weeks. In the eight
Winning Is Everything For Samuelsson
Mikael Samuelsson has had massages to trigger points in his lower abdomen to relieve right-leg stiffness. But nothing triggers a response from the right-winger quite like when it’s pointed out that his goal total has dwindled and that he’s playing a secondary role with the Vancouver Canucks. Not only did Samuelsson snap home a third-period
Revitalized Khabibulin is back in action
Retirement is going to be a problem, proclaimed Edmonton Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin. He has never really considered it, contemplated it or even thought about it until a herniated disc in his back pulled him away from the game for 10 long months. Now that he’s playing again, and playing with a renewed zest for