SOCHI, Russia (CP) – T.J. Oshie scored four times in the shootout and got the winner in the eighth round, leading the United States past Russia 3-2 Saturday in the thrilling revival of an Olympic hockey rivalry.

Cam Fowler and Joe Pavelski scored in regulation for the Americans in the marquee game of the preliminary round. Jonathan Quick made 29 saves and stopped five attempts in the shootout.

International rules allow the same player to take multiple shots after the first three rounds of a shootout, and U.S. coach Dan Bylsma leaned on Oshie. The St. Louis forward went 4 for 6 against Sergei Bobrovsky.

Captain Pavel Datsyuk scored two goals in regulation and another in the shootout. The fast-paced game was played in front of Russian President Vladimir Putin and an energized crowd.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

That was Fantastic !

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Oshie reminded me of Toews. Makes you wonder what would happen if it came down to the 2 of them in a shoot out for the Gold. Not the way I think a game like that should end, but it would be riveting!

@mrt_man
@mrt_man
10 years ago

BOBROVSKY!!!!

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10 years ago
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Vintage Dan & Jay? BOBROVSKY on the job.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

TJ Sochi

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Russia whining about the dissallowed goal reminds me of the Toronto Maple Laffs.