The Olympic hockey tournament is gearing up for an exciting finale as Canada prepares to face the United States for the gold medal on February 22. The match is scheduled to start at 15:10 Kyiv time, following the bronze medal game between Slovakia and Finland on the evening of February 21.
In the semifinals, Canada secured a hard-fought victory against Finland, winning 3-2. The game was a nail-biter, with Canada trailing 0-2 early in the second period. However, they rallied to equalize and clinched the win with a goal scored during a power play in the final minute.
Meanwhile, the United States dominated their semifinal match against Slovakia, finishing with a decisive 6-2 victory. The Americans established a commanding lead, scoring five goals by the end of the second period, making the final minutes a mere formality.
As the anticipation builds for the gold medal showdown, fans are eager to see whether Canada can reclaim its status as hockey champions or if the United States will continue its strong performance throughout the tournament.
Canada and the USA will face off in the Olympic hockey final after both teams secured semifinal wins. Canada overcame Finland while the USA dominated Slovakia, setting the stage for a highly anticipated gold medal match.
Source: Radio Svoboda