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Many of the world’s best hockey players will face off in Italy. What’s the format? Who are the favorites and top players?

Is this group good enough to win gold — and prevent its U.S. rivals from winning for the first time since 1980?

Tage Thompson scored twice within 2½ minutes in the third period and had an assist as the Sabres beat the Stars 4-1 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.