'A nice surprise'"It was a nice surprise," Kopitar said, when asked about Gretzky's note. Canada beats Europe in Game 1 of World Cup of Hockey0:43After a strong start from Team Europe, Canada's top line took advantage of a turnover for yet another Sidney Crosby to Patrice Bergeron to Brad Marchand goal. Team Europe was fantastic later in the first period and for long stretches in the second period when Canada got messy. Team Europe was fast, physical and forced turnovers. Hard work"We all know this is the final series and also that it's the best-of-three, and what order you win the two games in is irrelevant," Team Europe coach Ralph Krueger said.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2016 04:41 UTC