After Canada's handling of a short-handed Swiss team and the U.S.A.'s 5-2 victory over Sweden, the stage is set for an all North American final.Canada's path has been an unusual one - they've played just one close game (a 5-4 victory versus the U.S. on New Year's Eve) and essentially got a free-pass to the gold medal game thanks to the Swiss' upset over Russia.
The U.S. has had a surprisingly good tournament. The combination of smarts, grit, and attention to detail has resulted in the States' first trip to the gold medal game since the infamous Marc-Andre Fleury own goal in '04. While star-power may be lacking compared to some more recent WJC U.S. rosters, this team has really come together and gotten the job done.
Following tonight's gold medal game, stay tuned for player and team analysis.
Enjoy the game - it should be a dandy.
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