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.