Ice Hockey: USA beat Canada and keep a clean sheet

In the Olympic ice hockey tournament, the United States celebrated its second victory in two matches. The United States prevails against Canada in a high quality match.

At the Ice Hockey Classic on Saturday (02/12/2022), United States of america In a preliminary round duel in Group A with a 4:2 (2:1, 1:1, 1:0) upper hand.

Even Without the Stars of the North American Ice Hockey Professional League NHL Both teams brought a lot of quality to the snow.

Canada had already proved they had to be on the list with a 5–1 win in their opening game against the German team. This also United States of america Was convinced in 8:0 against the hosts from China.

Canada fast forward United States of america straight counter

Canada got off to a good start. After just two minutes, Matt Robinson scored from a tight angle to the Maple leaves to make it 1-0. American keeper Strauss Mann was not looking good to score.

But the happiness of the Canadian team was short-lived. Andy Milley (third) equalized just a minute later United States of america out.

This was followed by a highly-rated game with opportunities for both teams. Shortly before the end of the first period, the Americans took a 2–1 lead through Ben Myers after strong preparation work from Sean Farrell (19th).

Both the teams attacked strongly

Brendan Bryson extended the lead to 3:1 in the second period after a pass from Nick Shore (23rd). Earlier, Canadian goalkeeper Eddie Pasqual lost the puck on trip outside his goal.

Maple leaves did not open and would become smaller if there were more numbers. Corban Knight scored after an early act from Daniil Vinnik (35th).

Good Opportunities for More Goals

The game in the last 20 minutes was extremely enjoyable and there were many chances for both the sides. In the 47th minute, Ken Agostino again gave the American team a two-goal lead. Again, Canadian goalkeeper Pasquale looked poor, allowing a hard but spotless shot to slip through his mitts.

After that, both the teams still had good chances to score more goals, but either missed them casually or this time failed due to strong goals. In the end, the Americans won 4–2 in a prestige duel with their northern neighbors.

USA Lead Group A

Preliminary round in Group A, which also includes first appearance in publicSelection, the United States are now on top with two wins from two matches. Canada’s balance sheet is balanced.