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TORONTO -- The Canadian machine rolls along.After handling Team Europe with relative ease Wednesday night via a 4-1 count in a game that had only seeding implications, Canada will await the outcome of Thursday afternoons Russia-Finland clash. If the Russians win, it will be Canada hosting Russia on Saturday evening. If Finland upsets the Russians, Team North America would advance, setting up Connor McDavid versus Sidney Crosby.What Wednesdays often-ragged game did establish was a Team Europe versus Sweden match Sunday afternoon.The Swedes, who lost to Team North America in overtime earlier in the day, will be prohibitive favorites. But thats nothing new for Team Europe, which entered the tournament as a long shot to advance beyond the three-game preliminary round.If there is reason for the Swedes to be wary, its in the structure that head coach Ralph Krueger and his staff have imposed on this group of players from eight different European nations.Sure, Canada enjoyed a wide margin in shots, outshooting Team Europe 46-20, but that is more than a little deceiving as the Europeans did generate a number of quality chances but saw shots sailing high and wide all night. They also rarely allowed Canadas superior offense to get rolling via odd-man rushes.Canada went with a modified lineup for this final preliminary game, giving Corey Crawford the start in goal and resting Carey Price, who did not dress. Shea Weber and Ryan Getzlaf also sat, giving Claude Giroux and Jake Muzzin their first taste of World Cup action. Both Weber and Getzlaf are expected in the Canadian lineup Saturday.With only first place in Group A on the line, this one lacked much in the way of pizzazz and had the feel more of a pre-tournament game. In fact, at one point in the third period Marian Hossa stopped to make sure Brad Marchand was OK after the two collided during the Europeans only power play. Marchand later went to the Canada dressing room for repairs. He eventually returned.That said, Canada once again showed that even firing on half cylinders, it is a handful. Sidney Crosbys line was once again a force, with Crosby scoring the first goal of the game on a wraparound. The Canadians would have had a handful more if Jaroslav Halak had not made it a personal mission to stone Marchand at every turn.The Canadian power play wasnt in sync, going 0-for-4, and if Team Europe goes on a penalty jag as it did in the second period, taking two minors and a double-minor, the Swedes will make quick work of the Europeans. Anze Kopitar drew an assist on Team Europes only goal by Marian Hossa, but the teams captain will have to be a more dynamic force if Europe is going to keep its magic alive.Three stars:1. Jonathan Toews, C, Canada: The Chicago captain scored his second and third goals (adding an assist) of the tournament, including a beauty on a breakaway.2. Jaroslav Halak, G, Europe: Halak was again exceptional for Team Europe, stopping 42 of 46 shots. He entered with a tournament-best .969 save percentage.3. Drew Doughty, D, Canada: Doughty was paired with his Los Angeles Kings teammate Jake Muzzin and was a force at both ends of the ice. Andy Dalton Jersey . Any real chance at payback wont come until the playoff. Still, Pittsburgh knows its taut 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday night is a pretty good place to start laying the groundwork. "They are a very good defensive team," Penguins forward Brandon Sutter said. 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Wiggle It Jiggleit let Always B Miki clear on the way to the half, tracked him until the stretch, and then slipped up the passing lane for a 1:49 1/5 victory in the $325,000 Dan Patch for older pacers on Friday night at Hoosier Park.Driver Montrell Teague put Wiggle It Jiggleit on the lead early from post one, and the field lined up behind him before the 27 second opening quarter. Always B Miki (Dave Miller) settled in fourth from post nine after the start, but then rolled first-over in the backstretch and took control before the 54 4/5 half.Freaky Feet Pete (Trace Tetrick) wound up third after Always B Miki landed on the engine, so Tetrick elected to send him after the leader past the half. He would advance on the rim around the final bend and was positioned only three-quarters of a length behind Always B Miki at the 1:22 4/5 three-quarters.In the stretch Always B Miki was able to put away Freaky Feet Petes try, but a patient Teague waited until the Hoosier Park passing lane came available, then guided his charge into it. Once shown the clear track, Wiggle It Jiggleit was able to get around Always B Miki, winning by a length at the finish line. All Bets Off (Ricky Macomber Jr.) and Shamballa (Scott Zeron) rallied to finish in a dead-heat for third, and they were followed by Mel Mara (Corey Callahan).I know if I put him in any poosition he can prevail either way, said Montrell Teague.dddddddddddd I rushed out of there, and nobody came, so I got an easy fraction. Miki did a bull rush, and I let him go. I remembered we had a passing lane now, so I took advantage of it. I was a little bit worried when I got Miki on the front and Pete right alongside him, but we got the job done.Clyde Francis trains Wiggle It Jiggleit, a 4-year-old gelding by Mr. Wiggles, for George Teague Jr. Inc. and the Teague Racing Partnership. Wiggle It Jiggleit scored his 34th victory from 44 career starts, and he has now earned $3,367,922. The slight 8-5 second choice behind Always B Miki, Wiggle It Jiggleit paid $5.40.With the rail coming in, I thought he had a great chance, George Teague added. When Miki bull-rushed to the front, it was a good position to be in. You want to be following him. Pete came first-over again, and they were going to take a little bit of starch out of each other. The passing lane came up, and like Montrell said, it was a perfect trip. Trip wins races, and he tripped out well.I like mine raced hard. He races hard when hes supposed to. Hes better than he ever was. Hes sounder, hes fresher, so I dont see why we dont race. ' ' '