2006 OLYMPICS: Let The Games Begin
Wednesday, 02.15.2006 / 12:00 AM
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Peter Budaj made 20 saves to backstop Slovakia to a 5-3 upset over Russia and Joe Sakic had two assists to help Canada to a 7-2 victory over host Italy in the first day of men's ice hockey action at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.
John-Michael Liles had one assist as Team USA skated to a 3-3 tie against Karlis Skrastins and Latvia. David Aebischer played the third period of Switzerland's 5-0 loss to Antti Laaksonen and Finland. Czech Republic won 4-1 over Germany and Sweden beat Kazakhstan 7-2.
For full coverage of all the hockey action at the Winter Games visit NHL.com
