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Two members of the Edmonton Oilers came through in the gold medal game of the World Hockey Championship and as a result, Canada are world champions.
Connor McDavid's goal at 11:24 of the first period--his first of the tournament, was all Canada needed as they beat previously undefeated Finland 2-0 to win the title for the second straight year in Russia.
Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene added an empty-netter with less than a second to play in the 3rd to ice it.
Oilers goalie Cam Talbot made 16 saves to record the shutout---his 4th at the Worlds.
Canada is the first repeat gold medallist at the world championship since Russia won back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009. Canada's last back-to-back wins came in 2003 and 2004.
Canadian captain Corey Perry became the 27th player to join the esteemed Triple Gold Club, adding a world championship gold medal to his two Olympic golds from 2010 and 2014 and his 2007 Stanley Cup. Perry also won gold at the 2005 world junior championship.
Great hockey by all participants. Congratulations Team Canada.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr Putin/Russia, Mr Fassel, Skoda.