This team dominated the Russians in that exhibition game with the exception of a couple of defensive breakdowns. They deserved to win and that was without Lazar and McDavid in the line-up. The team played really physical and really drove to the Russian net. On paper the line-up may look a bit underwhelming pas the top six but I thought guys like Fabbri and Paul looked really good. Point also impressed me as well. It's just one game but they play the Swedes in a pre-tournament game tonight which is supposed to be on TSN (although my TV guide shows NFL...) so it should be another good opportunity to see them before official tournament action.
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