| 21 February 2010
First Intermission Thoughts
From the opening face off, Team USA established the tempo. Quick and aggressive. They challenged Brodeur when he handled the puck. They aggressively pursued the puck in both ends. When Canada answered Rafalski first goal, Rafalski potted a second. After ten minutes the Americans held a one goal lead.
Team Canada showed their overwhelming skill on killing the first power play of the game. With the exception of the Joe Pavelski scoring chance, they kept team USA confused, out of sorts and unable to mount a credible attack.
Team USA was equally effective killing the second penalty. Canada had more opportunities, but Ryan Miller, who is playing a phenomenal game in net, kept Canada from capitalizing on the man advantage.
Forty minutes remain to determine the winner of Group A. The USA has taken the advantage by playing an aggressive game and getting a ton of stellar play in net. Team USA will need to contain Canada's scoring chances to hold this lead.
Scoring Summary
- :41 Bryan Rafalski from Ryan Suter and Jamie Langenbruner
- 8:53 Eric Staal from Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews
- 9:15 Bryan Rafalski unassisted
Penalties
- 3:41 Ryan Getzlaf Interference
- 6:07 Joe Pavelski High Sticking
Shots
Canada 18
USA 6
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