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‘Rigged’ Offside Call Sends Canada Past Finland to Olympic Gold Medal Game

‘Rigged’ Offside Call Sends Canada Past Finland to Olympic Gold Medal Game

Summary

The Canadian men's hockey team advanced to the gold medal game at the Winter Olympics after defeating Finland. The win was marked by a controversial decision where a potential offside call was reviewed but ultimately upheld, allowing Canada's game-winning goal to stand. Canada will now play in the championship game against either the USA or Slovakia.

Key Facts

  • Canada came from behind to defeat Finland in the semifinal game.
  • The game-winning goal was reviewed for a possible offside, but the call on the ice stood.
  • Macklin Celebrini, a 19-year-old player, was involved in the game-winning goal.
  • Celebrini provided an assist on the decisive goal by Nathan MacKinnon.
  • This will be Celebrini's first gold medal game at a major international senior event.
  • Canada previously defeated Czechia in overtime to reach the semifinals.
  • The gold medal game will be against either the USA or Slovakia, taking place in Milan.

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