Team USA and Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane were eliminated from the World Cup on Tuesday with a 4-2 loss to Team Canada. Team North America takes on Sweden at 2 p.m. CT Wednesday, followed by Canada and Team Europe competing for the top spot in Group A at 7 p.m. Here’s the full World Cup schedule and results so far.
HAWKS
**Panarin’s agent confirms contract extension talks (SCH)
**Top 25 Under 25: Nick Schmaltz at No. 2 (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Nichushkin agrees to terms with KHL’s CSKA Moscow (DBD)
**Time for Sobotka, Blues saga to come to an end (STLToday)
**Iginla still has plenty of NHL toughness in him as 40 as approaches (The Denver Post)
**Avs release training camp roster, Burgundy/White game details (The Denver Post)
**Avs prospect Mason Geertsen has toughness in his corner (The Denver Post)
NHL
**Sabres’ Kane files counterclaim against accuser (PHT)
**Report: David Booth to join Ducks on PTO (theScore)
**Gryba back with Oilers on PTO (Edmonton Journal)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Kessel roasts Team USA for leaving him off roster after loss (SBN)
**Tortorella defends Team USA’s roster, blames loss on ‘self-inflicted’ mistakes (PHT)
**Oshie’s comments showcase exactly what’s wrong with USA Hockey (SBN)
**Sweden, Lundqvist shut out rival Finland (PHT)
**SPHL Peoria Rivermen sign Canada Olympic women’s team goalie Szabados (PJStar)