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Ville Pokka makes miraculous play to save goal for Team Finland at World Cup

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Playing in a tournament full of big names, it's impressive that Blackhawks prospect Ville Pokka was able to grab a spot on Team Finland's roster. And in their first game against Team North America, the young defenseman helped make his presence felt with this clutch play to narrowly save a goal on a puck that was about to cross the goal line:

Ville Pokka with highway robbery; pulling one off of the goal line #WCH2016 #NHL17Contest pic.twitter.com/zSeb7dHmhB

— #NHL17Contest (@EASPORTSNHL) September 19, 2016

Things have gotten ugly in the game despite Pokka's quality play, but we'll take this one to the bank anyway.