Hockey World Cup: Canada continues domination over Team USA with win

Although the US dominated the medal count at the Rio Olympics -- winning golds in everything from basketball to boxing to BMX -- it still can't compete with Canada when it comes to hockey. Team USA lost 4-2 to its northern neighbors in Toronto Tuesday, dashing medal hopes at the newly revamped World Cup of Hockey after just two games

The Americans took the lead early on with a Ryan McDonagh goal, but could only hold it for a minute and a half before Canada rocked back with two goals in just 14 seconds.

The flurry, started by Matt Duchene and followed up by Corey Perry, sapped the life out of Team USA -- which has also fallen to Canada in the previous two Olympics.

Duchene would score one more, along with teammate Patrice Bergeron before the night was over.

"It's disappointing, frustrating...a whole sea of emotions," said much maligned Team USA coach John Tortorella to reporters after the 4-2 loss. "I think we let some people down, it's on my watch, I certainly feel responsible for that."

Tortorella's team selection had been questioned before the tournament even started, with prolific NHL scorer Phil Kessel one of a few notable exceptions left off the roster. after the game, remarking "Just sitting around the house tonight (with) my dog. Felt like I should be doing something important, but couldn't put my finger on it."

The US previously lost to the lightly regarded Team Europe 2-0 and will play the Czech Republic in a meaningless game Thursday. NHL scoring champion Patrick Kane went goalless in both games.

Canada and Team Europe will meet in one semifinal, while Sweden and Russia will contest the other.