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Canada's Sidney Crosby takes part in a warm-up ahead of quarterfinal hockey action against Latvia at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

US, Canada and Sweden, Finland to meet in semis

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

United States forward T.J. Oshie (74) congratulates United States goalie Jonathan Quick (37) after defeating Russia 3-2 in a shootout in a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

US-Canada hockey rivalry hits Olympic semifinals

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Canada's Sidney Crosby (87) and USA's Zach Parise (9) greet one another after Canada beat the USA 3-2 in the overtime period of a men's gold medal ice hockey game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

U.S.-Canada rivalry renewed in Olympic hockey semifinals

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

USA forward Phil Kessel, right, reacts to his goal with teammate Ryan Kesler during the third period of men's quarterfinal hockey game against the Czech Republic in Shayba Arena at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Sochi Olympics: U.S. and Canada renew rivalry in men’s hockey semifinals

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Red Wings assign 4 players to Grand Rapids of AHL

Associated Press

Latvia defenseman Kristaps Sotnieks reaches over Latvia goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis to grab the puck and keep it from completely crossing the goal line during the third period of a men's ice hockey game against Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. The goal was disallowed and ruled dead. Canada won 2-1. (AP Photo/Bruce Bennett, Pool)

Hockey semis: US faces Canada, Sweden plays Finns

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Russia forward Alexander Ovechkin skates off the ice after the 3-1 loss to Finland in the men's quarterfinal hockey game in Bolshoy Arena at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

HARRIS: Will Alex Ovechkin sulk or soar after Olympic failure?

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist blocks a shot by Slovenia forward Jan Mursak as Sweden defenseman Niklas Kronwall helps defend in the second period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Sweden won 5-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Sochi Olympics: Henrik Lundqvist-led Sweden powers past Slovenia to gain semifinals

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist blocks a shot by Slovenia in the second period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Sweden tops Slovenia 5-0, advances to hockey semis

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman answers questions about hockey issues at a news conference at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Commissioner Gary Bettman says NHL participation in 2018 won’t be discussed in Sochi

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Slovenia forward Anze Kopitar (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Austria in the first period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kopitar’s Slovenia tops Austria, advances in Sochi

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Norway forward Mats Zuccarello gets tangled up with Austria forward Michael Raffl (12) and Norway defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen in the third period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Norway’s Zuccarello out against Russia with injury

Associated Press

Slovenia forward Anze Kopitar bumps fists with goaltender Robert Kristan after Slovenia beat Austria 4-0 in a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Slovenia advanced to the quarterfinals. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Slovenia adds another chapter to its hockey story

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

NHL Players' Association Executive Director Don Fehr, left, International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel, center, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, answer questions at a news conference at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NHL won’t discuss 2018 Winter Games while in Sochi

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Russia forward Ilya Kovalchuk, right, is congratulated by Russia forward Alexander Radulov after hitting the winning shot in a shootout against Slovakia during a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Russia won 1-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Elimination games begin in Olympic men’s hockey

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

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Russia forward Ilya Kovalchuk takes the puck to the goal during a shootout against Slovakia in overtime of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Kovalchuck scored the winning goal to give Russia the 1-0 win. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez )

Russia’s Ilya Kovalchuk misses practice to rest

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press