The United States forward scored to beat Russia 3-2 in the eighth round of the shootout. Oshie, who made the roster partially because of his one-on-one ability, took six of the USA's attempts, made four of them and could've sunk them all. Given the heat the United States took for that decision, the irony is almost frightening.
Oshie scored on seven of his 10 shootout attempts so far this season for the St. Louis Blues. Saturday's shots, though, were a little more important.
It's an important win for the United States, which now has the inside track on a bye into the quarterfinals. It also was as dramatic as hockey can get and an unbelievable conclusion to an amazing game.
U.S. winger Patrick Kane had the best scoring chance in overtime but was denied by Sergei Bobrovsky.
Late in the third period, Russia saw a potential game-winning goal by defenseman Fedor Tyutin waved off because the net came off the moorings.
Both American regulation goals — one by Joe Pavelski, one by Cam Fowler — game with former Nashville Predators forward Alexander Radulov in the penalty box. Pavel Datsyuk scored Russia's goals.
In regulation, Quick made 29 saves. Bobrovsky had 31.
