May 1, 2015
Americans top Finland at Worlds
Matt Hendricks totaled two goals and one assist, as Team USA opened up its World Championship schedule on Friday with a solid 5-1 decision over Finland in Group B action.
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Ostrava, Czech Republic - Matt Hendricks totaled two goals and one assist, as Team USA opened up its World Championship schedule on Friday with a solid 5-1 decision over Finland in Group B action.
Dan Sexton and Steve Moses added a goal and helper each, with Nick Bonino posting the other marker for the Americans, who received 29 saves from Connor Hellebuyck.
Jyrki Jokipakka recorded the lone score for the Finns, while Pekka Rinne was left in for all five goals on 27 shots.
In Prague, Team Canada began its own slate with a dominant 6-1 victory over Latvia in Group A play.
Jason Spezza picked up two goals and one assist, Nathan MacKinnon totaled a goal and two assists, Sidney Crosby tallied on a late penalty shot, while Matt Duchene and Tyler Toffoli also scored.
Mike Smith won with 16 saves.
Kaspars Daugavins posted the lone marker for Latvia, while Ervins Mustukovs and Edgars Masalskis allowed six goals on a combined 42 shots in defeat.