The place for the gold medal after the bronze medal in the morning.
For the occasion, Canada and Finland faced each other or if you want: Josh Anderson against Joel Armia.
In the end, Finland won.
The match was played with great intensity and it was very close. We had to wait till the second period to see the first goal.
Thanks to a very fine goal from Dylan Cogens, the Canadian entered the scoring first. The Buffalo Sabers shoot ahead at a reception at the Power Play to give their nation the edge.
Dylan Cogens, who has been very important to Canada, makes it 1-0 on PP. #IIHFworlds pic.twitter.com/Bk37q2Xb59
—Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) 29 May 2022
Incidentally, Cozens is at the top of the tournament scorer.
Dylan Cozens is tied with Dubois and Pastrnak for the lead in the tournament with 7 on goals. #IIHFWorlds #LetsGoBuffalo
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) 29 May 2022
It was the first shorthand goal of the tournament by the Finns.
At the start of the third period, Canada played with fire. He offered two 5s against three to the Finns, who did not take advantage of this gift on the first occasion. But during the second, he paid off Claude Julian’s troupe.
Mikel Granlund leveled the game.
We have 5-on-3, Mikel Granlund scores and it’s 1-1. The Canadian bench is furious.
Noah Gregor was already in the box. #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/HNyyZtRV5o
—Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) 29 May 2022
However, the penalty awarded to Cole Silinger was disqualifying. Miro Heiskanen was hit in the face with his own stick…
we will leave it here pic.twitter.com/yR7OseUlie
—bardown (@bardown) 29 May 2022
In short, the score was tied at 1-1 at that time. On goal from Finland, Canadian goalkeeper Chris Drigger was injured and was to be replaced by the team’s number three goalkeeper Matt Tomkins. He had not played with Frolunda since 23 April. Logan Thompson was injured earlier in the tournament.
Granlund connected moments later to give the Blues the first lead in the game.
Mikel Granlund scored again and it is 2-1.
It is on Silinger’s penalty when Heskanen hits himself in the face. #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/uj5Cz9c4TC
—Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) 29 May 2022
Then, Joel Armia badly hurt the Canadians with a right shot in the upper back. 3-1 Finland.
It’s rare that Pierre Haude’s voice doesn’t pick up when Armia scores a goal…
Five goals and three assists for him in the tournament.
Joel Armia defeated Finland 3–1 in a straight match. In and out of the bar. #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/OKKwdotOaK
—Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) 29 May 2022
With only two minutes left in the game, Claude Julian decided to withdraw his goalkeeper. That decision paid off: Zack Whitecloud brought Canada back to life and closed the gap, for one.
Josh Anderson assisted on the goal.
Zach Whitecloud makes it 3-2 and it’s not over yet. Tons of traffic in front.
The referee said it was not a good goal because the net was closed… and changed his mind five seconds later. #IIHFworlds pic.twitter.com/B8G79Pds6w
—Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) 29 May 2022
Then with just over a minute left in the game, Canada tied the game. Miracle, it’s 3-3!
Never Count Canadians
We were tied 3-3 in the third minute thanks to Max Comtois #fincan #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/QQWC4HlU2O
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) 29 May 2022
So it is three-three overtime sessions that will decide which country will win the world championship.
Last year, Nick Paul led Canada to victory in overtime against the same Finns. Who will achieve the feat this time?
Canadian player…
On the power play (a penalty to Thomas Chabot), Sakari Maninen gave Finland the win.
Sakari Mannin scores on the power play, Granlund sets him up.
Finland has won the gold medal at the 2022 World Hockey Championships. #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/EFRJC12IWo
—Steven Ellis (@StevenEllisTHN) 29 May 2022
Final score: 4-3 Finland
The referee stole the show…
Here is the final standings:
1. Finland
2. Canada
3. Czechia
4. United States
5. Switzerland
6. Sweden
7. Germany
8. Slovakia
9. Denmark
10. Latvia
11. Austria
12. France
13. Norway
14.Kazakhstan
15. Italy
16. United Kingdom
a lot of
– What a match our favorites in spite of everything.
After an extraordinary struggle, Félix Auger-Aliasime lost to Rafael Nadal 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-3 and 3-6 in the Round of 16. #Roland Garros
— antoine desshaies (@antoinedesshaies) 29 May 2022
Nice gesture from both sides.
Nick Suzuki and Jonathan Drouin are in today’s tournament @hockeydrew To play ball hockey and to support the cause!
Nick Suzuki and Jonathan Drouin are on today @hockeydrew Tournaments to play some ball hockey and support the cause!#GoHabsGo , @CHCFoundation pic.twitter.com/vdnVUMXIcJ
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) 29 May 2022
– Message from Joe.
A message from Jonathan Drouin. I
A message from Jonathan Drouin.#GoHabsGo , @CHCFoundation pic.twitter.com/XHIxIdXzZr
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) 29 May 2022
– Message from Nick.
A message from Nick Suzuki. I
a message from @nsuzuki_37,#GoHabsGo , @CHCFoundation pic.twitter.com/Z49K4hwEPY
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) 29 May 2022
– Gascon, Goucher and Roy were nominated for the Paul-Dumont Trophy.
Here are the three finalists of the Paul-Dumont Trophy who have dazzled the league this season! I
Eve Gascon – @OlympiquesGAT
Nathan Goucher- @quebec_remparts
Joshua Roy- @PhoenixSherbroo#QMJHL , #rondelsdor— lhjmq (@lhjmq) 29 May 2022
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