Saturday, September 17, 2016

Halak, Team Europe stun United States in World Cup opener (Yahoo Sports)

Team Europe's goalie Jaroslav Halak looks on as teammate Zdeno Chara, left, and United States' Zach Parise battle for the puck during the second period of a World Cup of Hockey game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marian Gaborik, Leon Draisaitl and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored, Jaroslav Halak made 35 saves and Team Europe upset the United States 3-0 on Saturday in a stunning opening game at the World Cup of Hockey. Playing his first game since March 8 because of a groin injury, Halak was up to the task, especially in the third period. A mistake by defenseman Ryan McDonagh allowed Europe to get a 2-on-1 rush for Gaborik's goal, and a turnover by Hart Trophy winner Patrick Kane set up a 2-on-0 for Draisaitl's.


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