Don't look at me like that, Bobby Ryan! I'm sorry I've neglected you!
Due to illness, I’ve been seriously slacking on Team USA news. I apologize profusely.
Let’s make up for this with capsule recaps of the past three games!
May 11, 2012
Team USA vs. Team Kazakhstan
Team USA wins in OT 3-2.
The last time these two teams met was in 2010, during the relegation round, when the USA shut out the Kazakhs 10-0.
This year? Kazakhstan took the USA to overtime before Justin Faulk ended their improbable underdog effort with 22 seconds remaining.
Postgame Videos:
Justin Faulk, Max Pacioretty, and Richard Bachman:
Scott Gordon talks to the press:
May 13, 2012
Team USA vs. Team Finland
Team USA wins 5-0
So, after letting Kazahkstan take them to overtime, they shut out the reigning champions.
Oh, okay — because that makes a lot of sense.
This game was the fifth victory for Team USA in six games and secured them a berth in the quarterfinals.
Postgame Videos:
Jimmy Howard:
Jack Johnson:
Max Pacioretty:
Scott Gordon talks to the press:
Scott Gordon previews the quarterfinals:
May 15, 2012
Team USA vs. Team Switzerland
Team USA wins 5-2
Paul Stastny had one goal and two assists, but Bobby Ryan was named the team’s Player of the Game. His goal helped tie the game and jump-started a lackadaisical Team USA in the second period. Max Pacioretty has the most points by any Team USA player in Worlds since 1975. (He added two assists in this game.)
Postgame Videos:
Max Pacioretty:
Jack Johnson:
Bobby Ryan:
Scott Gordon talks to the press:
Team USA’s first game in the quarterfinals is against Team Finland tomorrow at 11:30 am EDT on NBC Sports Network!
