The 2021 Ice Hockey World Championship in Latvia is drawing to a close. In the final, the teams of Finland and Canada will face off. Germany and the USA will compete for the last set of medals. More details about the concluded game day.
USA 2:4 (1:1, 0:1, 1:2) Canada
Experts did not pick a clear favorite in the North American showdown. Overall, the game met expectations. As anticipated, it was packed with intense battles, with just one penalty. In the 30th minute, American Brian Boyle was sent off. The Canadians scored on their only power play, but the goal was overturned after a coach’s challenge due to an offside call.
Overall, Canada put in a solid performance, with the early segments of each period proving especially productive. Three goals were scored between the 1st and 5th minute of each period. The final goal came into an empty net with 24 seconds left on the clock.
Finland 2:1 (2:0, 0:1, 0:0) Germany
Finland was seen as the favorite and lived up to it in the first period, netting two goals against their opponents. At the midpoint of the second period, Germany pulled one back, narrowing the gap and giving their fans hope for a comeback.
In the third period, Finland barely threatened the German goal, while Germany had several decent chances. However, even after pulling their goaltender, they couldn’t repeat their quarterfinal heroics against Switzerland.
As a result, Canada and Finland will face off in the World Championship final. Remember, these two teams battled for gold last year as well. Last time, Finland emerged victorious with a 3:1 score.
In the bronze medal game, Germany and the USA will compete.
