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2016 World Cup of Hockey Day 1 Game Thread: Halak, Team Europe open against Team USA

At long last, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey finally opens today with two round robin games from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

The tournament’s first game will feature Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak and about a dozen other former or current Isles facing Team USA (and assistant coach Jack Capuano). In the night game, John Tavares and a dominant-looking Team Canada start their march against the Czechs.

Schedule

  • Team USA vs. Team Europe, 3:30 p.m., ESPN2, SN, TVA Sports
  • Team Czech Republic vs.