In a thrilling showdown on the ice, Canada found themselves in a 2-0 hole early in the second period after conceding a shorthanded goal. But the Canadians flipped the script, dominating the rest of the period with a relentless attack, outshooting their opponents 14-3. Reinhart's power play tip-in cut the deficit to 2-1, injecting new life into the team.
The momentum carried into the third period, where Theodore unleashed a powerful point shot to level the score. The trio of Celebrini, McDavid, and MacKinnon then orchestrated a late-game masterpiece to secure the win.
The officials made the right call on a potential off-side, ensuring the goal stood. Final score: 3-2 Canada, with a commanding shot advantage of 39-17.
Let's break down the performance of Edmonton Oilers' Jordan Binnington:
JORDAN BINNINGTON: 7. Binnington was a key factor in keeping Canada in the game.
He made a crucial stop on Hintz's charge down the left and expertly handled a deflection by Rantanen at close range. The first goal came from a high Rantanen shot right off a faceoff, a tough one for any goalie to stop, especially against such a sharpshooter.
The second goal, a shorty in the second period, left him with little support. However, Binnington's resilience shone through with two pivotal saves: one on a partial break by Lindell early in the third, keeping the score at 2-1, and another on Aho later in the period.
Stopping 15 of 17 shots, those last two saves were critical, showcasing his status as a big-game goalie.