World Junior Hockey: Canada vs. the U.S.

Goes to show what I know. Malcolm Subban was outstanding in goal in a tight 2 - 1 win over the U.S. He managed to hold off the U.S. until the third period when he was beaten by Trouba on a power play. That didn't shake him, which was a good thing since in the last 1:37 of the game Canada was shorthanded and the U.S. pulled their goalie for another attacker to give them a 6 - 4 advantage. Of course, not all the credit goes to Suddan, the defense seems to have found their skates and despite being down to 11 forwards for the game, Spott found the right lineup combination to minimize the shortage.

The win means that the game with Russia on New Years Eve becomes a winner-take-all situation. Canada will be back at full strength and this game will be the highlight of the series.