Monday, September 19, 2016

Draisaitl's OT goal leads Europe past Czech Republic, 3-2 (Yahoo Sports)

Europe forward Leon Draisaitl, right, of Germany, celebrates his goal against Sweden, with forward Nino Niederreiter (22), and defenseman Roman Josi (59), both of Switzerland, during the third period of an exhibition game, part of the World Cup of Hockey, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, in Washington. Europe won 6-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Leon Draisaitl at 2:06 of overtime to lift Europe to a 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic 3-2 on Monday at the World Cup of Hockey. Mats Zuccarello sprung Draisaitl in all alone and the Oilers forward beat Czech goalie Petr Mrazek low on his blocker side for his second goal of the tournament. Zdeno Chara and Zuccarello scored in regulation while Jaroslav Halak stopped 28 shots for his second win of the tournament as Europe (2-0) moved into first place in Group A.


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