Howard, Samanski and Ekholm Keep Producing at Worlds

Day 6 in Switzerland brought more of the same from a few NHL-linked names, and that kind of steady production often tells you more than one highlight clip ever could. Howard, Samanski and Ekholm are giving their nations useful minutes and meaningful points, which is exactly the kind of depth that can tilt a tournament over time. In these events, the stars get the photos, but the players who keep stacking contributions are the ones who quietly shape the bracket.