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SOCHI – Slow and messy starts seem to be par for the course for the Canadian mens Olympic hockey team. Even though, the 2014 edition enjoyed three days of practice and four skates, in total, before the opener, Sidney Crosby and Co. were not sharp in their 3-1 win against Norway at the Bolshoy Ice Palace on Thursday. There was little authority from Canada. There were some nerves. But slow starts have been the case in the past three Winter Games, when Canada usually had only a day or two of on-ice sessions before the game-action began. Norway deserves credit for its determined game and defensive zone coverage. But even though the Canadians outshot their opponents 38-20, their power play (0-for-2) was abysmal and their scoring touch around Norwegian goalie Lars Haugen was missing in action. Canadian head coach Mike Babcock revealed afterwards that his club mustered only 24 scoring chances. Canada pulled out the victory because the fourth line of Jamie Benn, John Tavares and Patrice Bergeron came to play, despite limited ice time, and the defence played an active and effective game offensively. At best-on-best tournaments like the Olympics, Canadian players remark time and time again that they want to get better as the tournament goes on. Sometimes they overcome slow starts, like in 2002 and 2010. Sometimes they dont, like in 2006. But a common theme has been a slow start in the preliminary rounds. 2002 L 5-2 SwedenW 3-2 GermanyT 3-3 Czech Republic 2006 W 7-2 ItalyW 5-1 GermanyL 2-0 Switzerland 2010 W 8-0 NorwayW 3-2 Switzerland (shootout)L 5-3 United States Canadian Olympic teams struggle to come together quickly. It doesnt matter if its the bigger international-sized ice surface or the smaller NHL rink. One of the reasons is because they are asked to take on different roles and reduced ice time. Not every one can make the adjustment seamlessly. 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He said earlier this week that the ankle is giving him very little pain, and he appeared to be walking without any noticeable limitations. But he has yet to make cuts on the field, something hell need to do before he gets into a game. Allen was listed as probable after suffering a concussion in the Jets preseason game against the Giants on Aug. 22. He has been practicing fully all week, and is set to make his first NFL start at cornerback after being ssolely a safety in his first two seasons.dddddddddddd "He seems to be coming along pretty good," Ryan said of Allens development at cornerback. "But were going to find out on Sunday because theres nowhere to hide when youre out on that field." Ryan is confident Allen, who switched to cornerback during training camp after Milliner and a few others at the position were hurt, will be able to make the transition because he has "unusual ball skills." "He can flat go up and catch it," Ryan said of the 6-foot-1 Allen. "So, if youre going to plan on running jump balls all day long, I like our chances. Is he still going to be a little bit of a work-in-progress? Sure. Hes probably not as good now as hes going to be in the next couple of weeks, three weeks or four weeks down the road. But, for right now, hes doing a good job for us." Walls has started four of his 27 career NFL games over three seasons with the Jets and Atlanta Falcons and has one interception. "I think Darrin Walls is a much better player now than he was last year," Ryan said. "I dont think its even close." Backup linebacker Nick Bellore, a key special teams contributor, is listed as probable after dealing with a calf injury and will play. ' ' '