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Max Pacioretty on pace

Video: Leads USA team in scoring playing in his first Worlds

USA forward Max Pacioretty celebrates his goal against Finland earlier this week at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The USA meet the Finns again, this time in the quarter-finals. Video: Paul Romanuk

Team USA forward Max Pacioretty is in the midst of a good run at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. He's scored a point in every single game and leads his team in scoring heading into their QF game with Finland. He talks to IIHF.com about the tournament, the team and "the hit".

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