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NEW YORK -- Mikko Koivu will serve as Finlands captain for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.Koivu has been the Minnesota Wilds captain since 2009. He was captain for Finland at three world championships, winning in 2011.A native of Turku, Finland, the 6-foot-3, 215-pound center has 161 goals and 395 assists in 763 NHL games. He represented Finland at the 2010 Olympics.Koivu, 33, played all 82 games for Minnesota last season and had 56 points on 17 goals and 39 assists.Finland is one of eight teams in the World Cup along with the United States, Canada, Russia, Sweden, the Czech Republic, 23-and-under Team North America and Team Europe, made up of players from countries not represented. It runs Sept. 17-Oct. 1 in Toronto. Nike Roshe Sale Cheap . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. 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His second was even better.And that doesnt even mention his open-field hurdle of a defensive back.Graham needed just one hand to catch two first-half touchdown passes from Russell Wilson, and the Seattle Seahawks held off a late rally for a 31-25 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.We talked this week if we get a favorable matchup, throw it, Graham said. Its one of those things in the National Football League these windows are so small that sometimes when a guy is on you, you just have to throw it up.Seattle won its 11th straight Monday night game behind a huge game from its tight end. Still less than a year removed from a major knee injury, Graham used his right arm to catch a 17-yard touchdown from Wilson on the first play of the second quarter and later used the same arm to cradle an 18-yard TD pass in the final moments of the first half.But the Seahawks had to hold on in the final seconds as Buffalo quarterback Tyrod Taylor led the Bills inside the Seattle 10 in the final seconds. Taylor was sacked by Cliff Avril on third-and-goal from the 8 and on fourth-and-goal Taylors pass into the end zone fell incomplete.Buffalo would not have needed a touchdown if not for mistakes by the officiating crew at the end of the first half that cost the Bills a chance at a shorter field goal. Dan Carpenter eventually missed a 54-yard attempt on the final play of the half, only after Seattles Richard Sherman got away with an unnecessary roughness penalty that wasnt called and a delay of game caused in part by the officiating crew standing over the ball.NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino tweeted during the game that Walt Andersons crew did not make the correct call.Ridiculous. ... From an officiating stand point, I think they can do better than that, Bills coach Rex Ryan said.Anderson said the play was being shut down because Sherman was unabated to the kicker.I just didnt feel like the actions and the contact, because we were shutting the play down, warranted a foul (for roughing), Anderson said.Graham caught all eight of his targets for 103 yards. It was his third 100-yard receiving game of the season. Wilson was 20 of 26 passing for 282 yards.Wilson and Christine Michael both added 3-yard touchdowns runs, but Seattles run game was again absent. The Seahawks attempted just 12 rrunning plays and wide receiver Tyler Lockett was Seattles leading rusher taking a fly sweep 13 yards.ddddddddddddBuffalo lost its third straight to drop below .500, but it wasnt due to its quarterback.Taylor was outstanding, nearly matching Wilsons performance, except for one miscommunication with a wide receiver that led to Shermans end zone interception in the third quarter. Taylor threw for 289 yards. He kept plays alive with his legs and made smart reads and smart throws.Robert Woods was his favorite target with 10 catches for a career-high 162 yards.He played lights out, Bills running back LeSean McCoy said of Taylor. Just everything, the small things, play actions, getting the ball out of his hand, extending plays. He was lights out.KICKING THE CALLThe final seconds of the first half were a mess.Carpenter lined up for a 53-yard field goal with 3 seconds left. Sherman jumped offside and crashed hard into Carpenter, blocking the kick. Sherman was flagged for offside and Carpenter appeared to be hurt bringing trainers on the field.Because the trainers took the field, Carpenter had to leave for one play. Buffalo spiked the ball with 1 second left to set up a 48-yard attempt, but the Bills were penalized for delay of game even with the umpire standing over the ball. Carpenters 54-yard attempt on the final play was wide right.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said he talked with Blandino immediately after the game to get an explanation.PERFECT STARTBuffalo got a dream start, with Jerry Hughes blocking a punt after Seattle went three-and-out to open the game and Taylor running untouched for a 3-yard TD on the next play for a quick 7-0 lead. It was Buffalos first blocked punt since 2014.TOP DEFENSE?Buffalo scored on its first three possessions before Seattle finally forced a punt midway through the second quarter. That snapped a string of nine straight possessions with opponents scoring on Seattles defense.INJURIESBuffalo center Eric Wood was carted off the field after Gillislees TD run with a right ankle injury. Wood was rolled up blocking on the play. Ryan announced after the game it was a broken leg. Ryan Groy took over at center.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL China NFL Jerseys Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap Basketball Jerseys Online Stitched Hockey Jerseys Wholesale Baseball Jerseys Football Jerseys Outlet College Jerseys For Sale Cheap MLB Jerseys Wholesale Soccer Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys For Sale Wholesale NFL Jerseys ' ' '