ICE HOCKEY (2)

Unbelievable! Yesterday Denmark beat the U.S. 2-1 in overtime, thereby qualifying for the latter stages of a world championship for the very first time. The Danes were up against an all-NHL team, but played out of their skins, and deservedly earned a draw in normal time. In sudden death overtime, it could have gone either way; but they held their nerve and scored to win a famous victory.

It also means that if the U.S. don't win against Finland tomorrow, then they could be out. That really would be a surprise.

Walter Blotscher