Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Europe gets confidence-boosting performance against Canada (Yahoo Sports)

Canada goaltender Carey Price (31) makes a save on Europe left winger Thomas Vanek (26) as Canada defenseman Brent Burns (88) helps out during the first period of Game 1 of the World Cup of Hockey finals, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Team Europe started fast and strong against Canada, getting three shots on Carey Price and drawing a penalty in the first 21 seconds of Game 1 in the World Cup of Hockey finals. The eight-nation team seemed to be the better squad on the ice for long stretches before losing to Canada 3-1 on Tuesday night. Instead of skating off discouraged, Europe appears to have boosted its confidence with the relatively competitive game.


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