Canada defeats HC Davos in Spengler Cup final

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Canada’s Patrice Bergeron silenced the raucous crowd at the Vaillant Arena in the initial minute of the Spengler Cup final.

He then made sure host HC Davos never recovered.

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Bergeron sparked an early rally with his goal in the opening minute and Canada was never threatened in a snug 7 2 victory. Bergeron added three assists to help Canada win its first Spengler Cup title since 2007.

John Tavares and team captain Ryan Smyth scored two goals apiece while netminder Devan Dubnyk made 28 saves for the success.

“We were unyielding, believed Smyth. “It’s an honour to put the flag in advance of us, I are trying relish it. What a great feeling to be a success for my country again,

In a star powered finale highlighting Joe Thornton, Patrick Kane and Loui Eriksson playing for our homes side, Canada’s depth proved to be too much for the defending champions.

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After a 2 1 overtime loss to German club Adler Mannheim to open the tournament situation, It was unclear whether the newly assembled team could overcome the lack of familiarity they faced early on. Canada found its rhythm after the defeat and went on to outscore its opponents 17 3 over the next three games.

“it is great to be rewarded after the adversity, defined Tavares. “We scored early and put pressure on our opponents in each of our last few games,

The Canadian roster included as well locked out NHL stars like Jason Spezza, Tyler Seguin and he Duchene.

“We played better nearly every game and today was our best one, menti one d Tavares. “It was nice to see it get together, Its something I’ll definitely important forever,

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Bergeron opened the scoring at the 46 second mark by leveraging in a rebound with one hand while falling onto the ice. as few as three minutes later, He won a faceoff in the unpleasant zone and Derrick Walser blasted a point shot past Davos goaltender Leonardo Genoni.

Smyth banged in a rebound offer you Canada a 3 0 lead just Wholesale Authentic NFL Jerseys 9:07 into the game after a vigorous short handed forecheck by Bergeron forced a turnover while you’re watching Davos net.

“We were the fresher team and we had to go out there and employ that, exclaimed Bergeron.

HC Davos was playing its fifth game in five days while Canada had two slow days before Sunday’s semifinal.

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Dario Burgler put Davos on the board late in the first season, But Canada came back with two second period goals by Smyth and Tavares to regain a commanding lead.

“We were doing the tiny problems right, alleged Smyth, Who has won a world junior Wholesale Football Jerseys title, Olympic yellow metal, A World Cup and two world championships for Canada. “Any time you’re a part of it, It’s marvelous,