Larry Brooks

Larry Brooks

NHL

Oshie’s heroics give U.S. biggest hockey win since ‘Miracle’

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Russia’s goalie Bobrovski reacts after giving up the game-winning goal to Team USA’s Oshie during a shootout in their men’s preliminary round ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games
Russia’s goalie Sergei Bobrovski reacts after giving up the game-winning goal to Team USA’s T.J. Oshie. Reuters/Mark Blinch
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APTOPIX Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men
USA forward T.J. Oshie reacts after scoring the winning goal against Russia goaltender Sergei Bobrovski in a shootout during overtime. AP Photo/David J. Phillip
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USA vs Russia Men’s Hockey. Russia goalie Sergei Bobrovski watches as this shot by Joe Pavelski sails into the net.  This was the American’s second goal of the game.
Russia goalie Sergei Bobrovski watches as a shot by Joe Pavelski sails into the net. ZUMAPRESS.com
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USA vs Russia Men’s Hockey. T.J. Oshie is mobbed by team USA after scoring the winning goal in shootouts.
T.J. Oshie is mobbed by team USA after scoring the winning goal in shootouts. ZUMAPRESS.com
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USA vs Russia Men’s Hockey. T.J. Oshie is mobbed by team USA after scoring the winning goal in shootouts.
T.J. Oshie is mobbed by team USA after scoring the winning goal in shootouts. ZUMAPRESS.com
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Men’s Hockey USA VS Russia Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
Team Russia’s players watch from the bench during the shootout against the USA. UPI/Molly Riley
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Men’s Hockey USA VS Russia Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
Team USA’s goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save during the preliminary round game against Russia. UPI/Molly Riley
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Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men
USA forward David Backes is knocked down by Russia forward Yevgeni Malkin in the third period. AP Photo/David J. Phillip
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USA vs Russia Men’s Hockey. David Backes (USA) and Alexander Ovechkin battle for a loose puck in the second period. |Photo Sean M. Haffey UT San Diego.
David Backes (USA) and Alexander Ovechkin battle for a loose puck in the second period. ZUMAPRESS.com
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APTOPIX Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men
USA forward T.J. Oshie prepares to take a shot against Russia goaltender Sergei Bobrovski in an overtime shootout. Oshie scored the winning goal and the US won 3-2. AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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Men’s Hockey USA VS Russia Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
Cheerleaders cheer during a break in play. UPI/Molly Riley
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Men’s Hockey USA VS Russia Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
A USA fan wraps a Russian fan in an American flag. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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USA vs Russia Men’s Hockey. Fans of Russia and The United States cheer for their teams during the anticipated matchup of the USA vs. Russian Men’s Hockey game.
Fans of Russia and The US cheer for their teams during the anticipated match up of USA vs. Russia. ZUMAPRESS.com
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Men’s Hockey USA VS Russia Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics
Team USA fans cheer as they play Russia. UPI/Kevin Dietsch