Olympic Times – Sports Daily

The United States beat Canada 5-3 in Olympic men’s ice hockey qualifying Group A on Sunday. Brian Rafalski put the U.S. ahead in the first minute of the game, Canada’s Eric Staal levelled but Rafalski scored again in the opening period.

Dany Heatley drew the Canadians level again before goals by Chris Drury and Jamie Langenbrunner gave the Americans a two-goal cushion over their great local rivals.

Sidney Crosby grabbed a consolation for the Canadians on a powerplay in the third period but Ryan Kesler sealed the U.S. victory with a goal into an empty net.

source: sports.yahoo.com