RNH scores to lead Canada to 2-1 win over USA
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - C - Edmonton Oilers
Dec. 30, 2012 - 9:40 AM ET
Ryan-Nugent Hopkins continued his stellar play at the World Junior Championships in Russia scoring the opening goal in Canada's 2-1 win over the U.S. on Sunday.
It was RNH's 8th point in three games, tops in the tournament. Canada now has a 3-0 record and nine points as a result of three regulation wins and will face off against Russia on Monday to determine which country will top group B and get an automatic bye into the semifinals. Ryan Strome also scored in the victory, his tournament leading fourth goal, while Jonathan Huberdeau, Mark Schiefele, Brett Ritchie and Anthony Camara registered assists.
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