Tuesday, September 20, 2016

US eliminated from World Cup of Hockey after loss to Canada (Yahoo Sports)

Team Canada center Matt Duchene (9), center, celebrates his goal with teammates Joe Thornton (97) Ryan O'Reilly (90) and Shea Weber (6) while playing against team USA during first period World Cup of Hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP) action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

The United States has been eliminated from contention at the World Cup of Hockey after a 4-2 loss to Canada on Tuesday night that featured a clinical, dominant performance by the tournament favorite. The U.S. (0-2) couldn't keep up with Canada's talent, depth or speed in a game it needed to win to stay alive. Canada and Team Europe clinched spots in the semifinals, while the Americans are left to analyze what went wrong on the international stage yet again.


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