Video: Gaborik scores on rush against Quick

The United States trails Team Europe 2-0 late in the second period at the World Cup of Hockey, where Marian Gaborik opened the festivities by redirecting a Frans Nielsen feed past Jonathan Quick.

Drew Doughty and Canada will face the Czech Republic this evening at 5:00 p.m. on ESPNNEWS. Jake Muzzin is expected to be scratched for Canada’s opener. For the full tournament schedule, click here.

Photos, courtesy of Getty:

World Cup of Hockey  2016 - Team USA v Team Europe
-Andre Ringuette / World Cup of Hockey

World Cup of Hockey  2016 - Team USA v Team Europe
-Minas Panagiotakis / World Cup of Hockey

World Cup Of Hockey 2016 - United States v Team Europe
-Gregory Shamus / Getty Images

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