CAN/US OV5-110 **
A potential advantage for Canada could come from the United States' cliffhanger of a third period against Russia. Coach Herb Brooks was forced to give his top defensemen, including 40-year-old Chris Chelios, heavy ice time in the third period to hold off the Russian onslaught.
While Canada was able to rest some players Friday in the rout of Belarus, Chelios and the United States' mostly veteran defense could be tired from the big workload Friday. That could be significant as Team USA attempts to keep huge Canada forwards like Owen Nolan, Eric Lindros and Lemieux away from Richter's goal crease.
A potential advantage for Canada could come from the United States' cliffhanger of a third period against Russia. Coach Herb Brooks was forced to give his top defensemen, including 40-year-old Chris Chelios, heavy ice time in the third period to hold off the Russian onslaught.
While Canada was able to rest some players Friday in the rout of Belarus, Chelios and the United States' mostly veteran defense could be tired from the big workload Friday. That could be significant as Team USA attempts to keep huge Canada forwards like Owen Nolan, Eric Lindros and Lemieux away from Richter's goal crease.

