Apr 3, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) keeps the puck away from the San Jose Sharks during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Sharks defeated the Stars 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE

The US team waits ready for Finland after their win against the Swiss on Tuesday by a score of 5-2.      Once again, the scoring is spread around though one of the goals came from former Pen Alex Goligoski.       The rematch of the Finland game a week or so ago is what is facing the American team after this last win.

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April 7, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE

If you have been following our coverage of the World Championships, you have figured out the Evgeni Malkin is having a great Tournament.        So I think it is fair at this point to ask the question.      Evgeni Malkin won the scoring title and is widely considered the best player in the NHL right now.      Would it be fair to say that right now, he is the best player in the world? … [visit site to read more]

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