Roster Team Canada Hockey Jersey at the world hockey championship is so complex that it has a six-time NHL All-Star and former Hart Trophy winner Joe Thornton on his fourth line.
The two-time reigning Olympic medalists Gold are favorites to grab the World Cup, which began on Saturday at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, and just happen to be the next opponent for the United States, which is reeling after a 3-0 upset loss to the European team in the first match of the two the week of the tournament.
US placed itself under the threat of an early exit from the lethargic effort against Europe and will need someone to take control if he has big ideas on what to run to the championship tournament.
Someone like, say, a certain number 88.
"I would go so far as to say that our team has a good chance because Patrick Kane in the prime of life," said Team USA winger Max Pacioretty of the Blackhawks. "I feel that he is the best player in the game (and) ... this tournament is set perfectly for him.
"A guy like that can change a game in one shift, so for the rest of the team, our identity will be difficult to play against, and make life difficult for them. But 'Kaner,' let him do his job, let him play offense. He is the best in the world it, and it will be interesting to watch. "
It was mostly difficult to observe Americans against Europe as a rag-tag group of players from eight countries, controlled play throughout to pull off the stunner.
Galak made 35 saves to record the shutout while Gaborik, Leon Draisaitl Bellmar and scored to provide the offense for Team Europe.
"We are chasing the tournament - is a place that we do not want to be in," said US coach John Tortorella. "This is a very dangerous place, but we're here. So we just have to stick together, do not blow themselves up here and have a few good days of practice and get ready for our next opponent and try to do better."
