The game started off hot with three fights taking place in the first nine seconds into the first period, and it didn't slow down after that.
Both Canada and USA were throwing their weights around all throughout the game. The two teams combined for 63 hits, with USA leading the way having 34 hits and Canada having 29.
Boston Bruins Charlie McAvoy, Jeremy Swayman and Team USA got the last laugh over Brad Marchand and Team Canada, beating them by a score of 3-1, making Canada's next game a do-or-die game.
Following their win against Team Canada, Jeremy Swayman, Charlie McAvoy, and Team USA clinched their spot in the finals which is set to take place at TD Garden on Thursday.
Canada is now set to face Finland on Monday and are going to need to win in regulation if they want to get a rematch against Team USA in the finals.
McAvoy was once again stellar for Team USA, throwing his weight around and playign really solid defense for the team.
His most memorable moment of the game was him rocking Connor McDavid with a massive hit along the boards.
Jeremy Swayman unfortunately has not seen a game for Team USA and with the way Hellebuyck is playing, it's unlikely he is going too.
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FEVRIER 16 | 529 ANSWERS Team USA's Latest Victory Over Team Canada Results In A Major Development For Several Boston Bruins Stars Do you think Team USA and Team Canada are going to meet in the finals? | ||
Yes | 478 | 90.4 % |
No | 51 | 9.6 % |
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