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Hungary basks in historic win with emotional national anthem

Maxim Zmeyev / Reuters

Hungarians don't get to hear their national anthem in hockey rinks very often, so forgive them for savoring the moment.

Players and fans alike basked in the glow of a rare national achievement at the World Championship on Saturday after Hungary earned its first top-pool victory at the tournament in 77 years with a 5-2 win over Belarus.

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