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Finland vs 
USA at 3 p.m. ESTQUOTE
In four games, the Americans have earned 16 power-play opportunities and scored four goals (one in each game). Finland, by contrast, has seven. How bad was the American power-play against the Swiss? "We were wondering if we could just decline the penalties and pick up the flag like they do in football," Backes joked.
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"We won't score four, five goals against top countries, so we have to play defense well," Finnish coach Jukka Jalonen said. "We have to snuff them out, maybe let them score one goal, maximum two goals; and then we have a chance to win the game."
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"We won't score four, five goals against top countries, so we have to play defense well," Finnish coach Jukka Jalonen said. "We have to snuff them out, maybe let them score one goal, maximum two goals; and then we have a chance to win the game."
Preview: Team USA set for physical battle with Finland
Slovakia vs 
Canada at 9:30 p.m. ESTQUOTE
What the Slovaks have going for them is the best special teams in the tournament. They are No. 1 on the penalty kill (18-for-19) and No. 1 on the power play (7-for-19).
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If Babcock keeps his same lines, he could use the Toews' line and Ryan Getzlaf's line to matchup with Slovakia's top two units. Richards and Brenden Morrow would be the left wings, but Babcock might have Nash and Richards swap sides, too, if he wants a bigger body guarding either Gaborik or Hossa.
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If Babcock keeps his same lines, he could use the Toews' line and Ryan Getzlaf's line to matchup with Slovakia's top two units. Richards and Brenden Morrow would be the left wings, but Babcock might have Nash and Richards swap sides, too, if he wants a bigger body guarding either Gaborik or Hossa.
Preview: Surprising Slovakia next hurdle for Canada
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USA! Bobby! USA! Bobby! USA! Bobby!
(Sorry Teemu and Saku ... but still wishing you a good game!)
Go Canada!
Skate past the Slovaks!
