SOCHI, Russia – Gabriel Landeskog was a 13-year-old kid in Stockholm standing on his couch and cheering emphatically when Henrik Lundqvist helped secure gold for
the Swedes at the 2006 Olympics in Italy.
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relax," recalled Landeskog, now 21 and a member of the Swedish Olympic squad
here in Sochi. "Im like what do you mean, sit down and relax? We just won the
Olympics!" Prominent in those memories for the budding Colorado Avalanche
captain was the performance of a then-23-year-old Lundqvist, who stopped 25
shots in the final with Finland, preserving the second Olympic gold for Sweden.
"He pretty much singlehandedly won that final game," said Landeskog of the 3-2
victory. Hes known as the King and stands as perhaps the biggest obstacle to a
gold repeat for Team Canada at these Olympics. Not only the face and cornerstone
of the New York Rangers and one of the top goaltenders in the NHL, Lundqvist
makes a strong case as one of the best Olympic goaltenders ever and a major
obstacle for the Canadians in Sundays 94 gold medal rematch with Sweden. "Hes a
tough guy to beat," said Rick Nash, a teammate of Lundqvist with the Rangers,
but an opponent with gold on the line. Unbeaten in Russia (5-0-0), Lundqvist
enters the afternoon affair at Bolshoy Ice Dome with the second-most career wins
by an Olympic goaltender – trailing only the great Vladislav Tretiak with 17 –
and the second-best career goals against average (1.71). He made 25 saves
Friday, including all eight in the final frame, to preserve victory for the
Swedes in their semifinal matchup with Finland. "Hank has been playing
unbelievable for us," said Erik Karlsson afterward. "In that part, we feel
pretty confident." And in a one game scenario for all the marbles that can be
the difference. Sweden may not boast anywhere near the talent of Canada –
especially with injuries to Henrik Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen –
but they might not need it if Lundqvist delivers a masterpiece. "He can stand on
his head for us," said captain Nicklas Kronwall. "Thatd be good." Led by
Carey Price, who has sizzled in his first test on the Olympic stage, the
Canadians have had no trouble defending here in Russia, but scoring has been
another matter. They managed (and ultimately needed) just a single marker
against Jonathan Quick and the Americans in the semifinal and have scored a mere
four goals in the past nine regulation periods. Chances have been aplenty, but
few have ended up in the back of the net, a concern when Lundqvist lies on the
horizon at the top of his game. "I get to see him every day," said Nash of the
soon-to-be 31-year-old, a winner in 12 of 14 Olympic starts. "Hes a guy that
plays kind of a different style – deep in his net. Hes a tough guy to figure out
even when you shoot on him every day. He doesnt play like regular goalies." And
he seemingly doesnt prepare like regular goalies either. Swedish teammates have
been struck by the preparation of the 2012 Vezina Trophy winner. "Im really
impressed the way he prepares for the games off the ice and how hes mentally
prepared for each game," said Niklas Hjalmarsson. "To see his preparation has
been pretty impressive and the way hes been playing has obviously helped our
team a lot." "You dont want to bother him game-days," Jonathan Ericsson
observed. "You see that hes in his own bubble." Ericsson described Lundqvist as
"standing, focusing and doing his own thing". Winning 10 of his final 14 starts
with the Rangers before the Olympic break with a sparkling .937 save percentage,
Lundqvist has picked up right where he left off in Sochi, stopping 117 of 123
shots in a perfect run for Sweden. He is a barrier that Canada will have to
overcome to claim a second consecutive gold and third in the past four Olympics.
"He makes saves that you think you have an open net and he finds a way to
smother that puck," said Patrick Sharp. "Hes definitely a guy thats going to be
key for them."
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Matt Praters lawyer said the NFL initially threatened a yearlong suspension
before agreeing to ban the Denver Broncos kicker four games for violating the
leagues substance abuse policy. Harvey Steinberg said Praters suspension was
alcohol-related. He said Prater consumed a couple of beers while on vacation in
between the end of the teams off-season workout program in June and the start of
training camp in late July. Prater has been in the leagues substance abuse
program since he was charged with DUI on Aug. 12, 2011. An NFL spokesman
declined to confirm the suspension, which was first reported by the Denver Post
overnight Sunday. The Broncos have declined to comment on the matter. "As
difficult as it is to have to deal with the suspension, I think Matts very
positive about his future," Steinberg told The Associated Press. "Hes handling
this in a positive manner. Once this is over, he will really benefit from all
the circumstances and hell be better for it, and thats really whats important."
Praters suspension for the first five weeks -- the Broncos bye is in Week 4 --
could be a big blow to the Broncos, who are trying to become the first team
since the 1972 Miami Dolphins to win a Super Bowl the year after losing it.
Prater led the league last year by making 25 of 26 field goals (96.2 per cent),
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should make it easier for Denver to convert in the red zone, where Latimer can
line up with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (6-3, 229) and tight end
Julius Thomas (6-5, 250) to create matchup nightmares for defences. Prater
missed two of four field-goal tries this preseason, including a 49-yarder in an
18-17 loss to Houston on Saturday night. He was good from 32 yards to open the
scoring but the football sailed haphazardly through the uprights because he
kicked the ground as he made contact. His backup is Mitch Ewald, a rookie from
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serves his suspension, which covers games against Indianapolis, Kansa City,
Seattle and Arizona. "Ive made some mistakes," Prater told the Post. "Im
accepting full responsibility. Ill learn from it and come back a better person.
I want to apologize to my teammates, my coaches, the Broncos organization and
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