The 2016 World Cup of Hockey has kicked into high gear. Some teams have already secured themselves a spot in the next round of competition. On the other side of the ice, there are some teams who are fighting for their lives and scratching and clawing to secure their place in history.
Unfortunately, tonight’s encounter has one on each side. If Team Canada emerges victoriously from tonight’s encounter with Team USA, they will clinch themselves a spot in the next round. At the same time, a loss for Team USA means an early exit from the competition and an early and disappointing plane ride home.