Sochi Olympics 2014 Patrick Marleau S Kids Vs. Ryan Miller S Puppy

Americans will have to make do with Ryan Miller's puppy and the comfort in knowing that a gold medal is on its way.

Miller, Marleau and the other 150 or so NHL Olympians are heading to Newark either today or tomorrow, then flying to Sochi.

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