World Championships Opening Day Recap
Many Stars' players see success for their national teams
FINLAND
Goaltender Kari Lehtonen stopped all 21 shots he faced and helped Finland shutout Belarus.
GAME RECAP: Finland 1, Belarus 0
UNITED STATES
Defenseman Alex Goligoski notched two assists and helped lead the United States to a 7-2 win over France. Richard Bachman didn’t appear in today’s game.
GAME RECAP: USA 7, France 2
DENMARK
Defenseman Philip Larsen logged 2 PIM as the Czech Republic defeated Denmark 2-0.
GAME RECAP: Czech Republic 2, Denmark 0
CANADA
Forward and NHL All-Star Jamie Benn scored the first goal of the game for Canada as Canada defeated Slovakia 3-2.
GAME RECAP: Canada 3, Slovakia 2
SWEDEN
Forward Loui Eriksson notched his first tally of the tournament to help Sweden defeat Norway 1-0
GAME RECAP: Sweden 3, Norway 1
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