USA 4 – CANADA 2
Patrick Kane and Joe Pavelski each had a goal and an assist to lead the U.S. past Canada 4-2 on Friday night in an exhibition game in Columbus.
Jonathan Quick made 32 saves in two periods for the U.S., a strong audition to be the No. 1 netminder for the start of the World Cup.
For Canada, Sidney Crosby had an assist in the loss.
The two teams meet again Saturday night in Ottawa.