Both teams played with each other in this tournament in the group stage. Then the Americans won 4: 2.
In the semifinals long lead roles performed goalkeepers – Connor Hellebuyck and Sergei Bobrowski. For two thirds both behaved clean sheets, defending respectively 21 and 23 shots.
The deadlock in the 48th minute broke the Russians, with the goal enjoyed Sergei Moziakin. The defending champions went with the flow and three minutes later they won 2: 0. On the scoresheet inscribed Alexander Ovechkin. The most effective player in the NHL this season to join the team only on Friday, after his Washington Capitals were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
In 56 minutes virtually settled the fate of rivalry Vadim Szypaczow.
In the final minutes of the Americans staked everything on one card and withdrew the keeper. Although for long moments they managed to close rivals in their defensive zone, the desired effect this maneuver did not bring. He finished for them loss goal. The puck into the empty goal came after a pass Malkin Ovechkin.
Russia is the last team to successfully defend the title. He triumphed in 2008 and 2009, and in both finals defeated Canada.
Russia – USA 4: 0 (0: 0, 0: 0, 4: 0).
Goals: Sergei Moziakin (48), Alexander Ovechkin (51), Vadim Szypaczow (56), Malkin (59).
Penalties: Russia – 4, USA – 6 minutes.
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