Which team faces the most pressure at the World Cup of Hockey?

Team USA's Brandon Dubinsky (19) carries the puck up ice against Team Canada's Brent Burns (88). (Kyle Robertson/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

The first pre-tournament games at the World Cup of Hockey have surprised fans with how fast and exciting they’ve been. Early on, the United States and Russia seem to be playing like they have something to prove.

This week on Sportsnet Magazine Live, Roger Lajoie, Mike Johnston and Mike Cormack discussed the pressures facing teams in the World Cup and whether Canada faces any extra adversity after its recent international success.

Listen to the full segment here.

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