On the eve of the 80-m the world championship on hockey decided the participants of the decisive match.
The passage of Russia in major tournaments becomes a good tradition national team of Finland – “Suomi” two years ago shocked Ovechkin and company on the home Olympics, and now dealt with the team of Oleg Znarka at the world Cup.
The Finns extended their unbeaten streak at the expense of reliable game in the second and third periods – 18-year-old Sebastian Aho has twice implemented the majority, and Mikko Koskinen together with the defenders strayed from protracted the final assault of the Russians.
Finland — Russia 3:1 (0:1, 3:0, 0:0)
Washers: 02:52 Shirokov – 0:1; 25:34 Aho (most) — 1:1, 35:50 Jokinen – 2:1, 38:15 Aho (most) — 3:1
Canada is not without problems continuing protection of the title – in the semi-final of “stars and stripes” has met with considerable resistance on the part of Americans participating in the world Cup far not optimum structure.
If not for the inspired play of goalkeeper Canada of the Cam Talbo, who knows, would get Canada a chance to avenge Finns for a crushing defeat in the group stage.
See also: 2016 world Cup: Czech Republic and Finland – winners of the group stage
Canada — USA 4:3 (2:0, 1:3, 1:0)
Washer: 08:59 Gallagher – 1:0; 18:02 Marchand – 2:0; 21:14 Matthews (most) — 2:1; 23:57 Warsofsky – 2:2; 28:25 Motte – 2:3; 35:30 Brassard (most) — 3:3; 41:34 Ellis 4:3
