Edmonton Oilers<\/a> players in action, as Isaac Howard\u2019s United States took on Great Britain in the early game, Mattias Ekholm\u2019s Sweden took on Denmark in the afternoon game, and Josh Samanski\u2019s Germany took on Latvia in the late game.<\/p>\nTwo of the three players scored on Sunday, so let\u2019s see how each of them did.<\/p>\n
USA vs. Great Britain<\/p>\n
Starting at 4:20 a.m. MT, the Americans soundly defeated Great Britain, picking up a 5-1 victory for their first victory of the tournament.<\/p>\n
More importantly, Howard was the American\u2019s best player, scoring twice in the victory. Paul Cotter opened the scoring with six to play in the first, but Great Britain got it back midway through the second. With three to play, Howard scored his first of the tournament, which turned out to be the game-winner.<\/p>\n
Taking a 2-1 lead into the third, USA dominated the final 20 minutes. Mathieu Olivier extended their lead to two early, then Declan Carlile scored just 15 seconds later for a 4-1 lead. On a power play with four to go, Howard scored his second of the game.<\/p>\n
Howard finished with 14 minutes of ice time, managing three shots on goal and finishing as a +1. After a strong game in the States\u2019 opening game of the tournament, he was their best player on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Sweden vs Denmark<\/p>\n
Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm was named as Sweden\u2019s best player in their 5-3 loss to Canada on Friday, thanks to his first of the tournament. Well, the veteran scored again, this time midway through the first to open the scoring.<\/p>\n
WHAT A SHOT! \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n
Mattias Ekholm BLASTS one and opens the scoring! \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea