SOCHI, Russia – No player entered the Olympics on more of a roll than Phil Kessel. Reds Homer Bailey Jersey . And that scorching performance kept right on going on the grand stage here in Sochi. Kessel scored once and added two assists as the Americans opened their bid at gold redemption with a 7-1 rout of Slovakia at Shayba Arena. "Hes on fire," said Leaf and American teammate James van Riemsdyk, who had two assists paired with Kessel and Joe Pavelski at the outset of the Olympic tournament. "The game I think is coming to him really easy right now. Hes working hard, creating a lot and he seems to be on fire." Kessel has been downright dominant since the calendar turned to 2014. The 26-year-old has a league-leading 28 points since Jan. 1 (John Tavares is second with 22), vaulting to fourth in NHL scoring with 65 points, also second behind Alex Ovechkin with 31 goals. Sizzling through the hottest stretch of his NHL career, he led the Leafs to 11 wins in 14 games before the Olympic break. "Hes a game-breaker, does a lot of things out there that a lot of guys cant do," van Riemsdyk said of Kessel shortly after landing in Russia. Kessel has, in one game mind you, exceeded the production he managed in totality at his first Olympics in Vancouver. Then just 22, he managed a mere two points (one goal, one assist) in six games as the US fell just short of gold, losing in overtime of the gold medal game. "Obviously that was a long time ago the last one," said Kessel of 2010. "Im a little older now." Dropping a pass to John Carlson for the games first goal, Kessel notched his first marker of the tournament on a doorstep feed from van Riemsdyk. He added a helper on the fourth American goal from David Backes. Van Riemsdyk, his linemate and roommate here in Sochi, fully expected to be nervous when his first-ever Olympic tilt kicked off, but said the nerves cooled being around the increasingly steady Kessel. "I dont know if he knows hes doing it, but he keeps it very light," said van Riemsdyk. "The bigger the stage, I think thats when his true colours come out. It shows how good of a player he can be." Reds Tanner Rainey Jersey . -- The Oakland Raiders expect to have starting right tackle Tony Pashos back for Sundays game against the Houston Texans. Reds Dilson Herrera Jersey . - The first sign that Kansas Speedway was going to be a heartbreaker for Hendrick Motorsports should have come during qualifying when Jimmie Johnson inexplicably spun and earned one of his worst starting spots since 2005. http://www.cheapredsjerseysauthentic.com/ . It was the quickest three-goal sequence in Olympic history, with the latter two coming just eight seconds apart. Kessel, Lamoureux and Kendall Coyne all scored twice for the Americans, and Molly Schaus made 10 saves in her Sochi debut.Having made it a hat-trick of titles in 2015, the Pirates look the team to beat again in 2016. Poole PiratesFounded:1948 Stadium: Wimborne Road (299.1m)Race Night: WednesdayFive Year Record: 2011:1st (Champions)2012:1st 2013: 4th (Champions)2014: 1st (Champions)2015: 1st (Champions)Colours: Blue and WhiteTeam Manager: Neil MiddleditchCaptain: Davey WattHans Andersen - Returns to the Pirates after seven years away from Wimborne Road and was the first name signed up for 2016. A wealth of experience at the top level. A quick gater and consistent points scorer.Kyle Newman - Arguably the top reserve in the league now that Garrity has made the step up. Should have really made the step up this year too and will score a hat full at reserve. Rides for Plymouth Devils in the Premier League.Adam Ellis - Has made the switch from Lakeside to join the champions. A highly rated youngster who will form part of a fearsome duo at reserve, riding with the champions will only aid his development.Krzyzstof Buczkowski - Controversial winter signing comes in as a second string signing. Will be one of the top riders at that level, has World Cup experience, a shrewd signing.Brady Kurtz - Australian youngster makes his Elite League bow with the Pirates. Impressed with Somerset Rebels and tipped for the top by many, an exciting talent.Davey Watt - A Pirates legeend who has won numerous titles with the Dorset club. Reds Jesse Winker Jersey. . A calm head in the pits and a solid performer who knows British racing inside out. Chris Holder will be a big hitter for the Pirates Chris Holder - A former world champion, needless to say the Australian oozes class. Another Poole stalwart and legend. Had a difficult year in 2015 with the sad career ending injury to close friend Darcy Ward but still managed to finish in the top eight of the Grand Prix and contributed to the Pirates title win.Key Man: Hans Andersen Hans Andersen moves back to Poole having ridden for Coventry in 2015 If the Dane can find his top form back at Poole, the loss of Maciej Janowski wont be felt as badly for the Pirates. If not he will have plenty of back-up. 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