A fast-moving Mikael Granlund gave Henri Jokiharju a slot-line pass that forced Connor Hellebuyck to move from right to left. But Hellebuyck had plenty of time to shuffle across his crease, set his feet and get square to Jokiharju.

For Team USA, it was a poor start and a grand Finnish. See Also Bill Guerin’s 4 Nations ‘orchestra’ mirrors his own Team USA past The Americans looked like they were in trouble early, letting up the opening goal and allowing Finland to control the tempo through two periods Thursday night.