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Canada vs Russia Gold medal game schedule & preview World Hockey Championships 2015

After an eventful tournament, the last day of play features a historic rival for gold and an upstart team facing the host nation for bronze.

The medal games are here and Canada is playing for gold for the first time since 2009; the second consecutive loss to the Russians in the game. The Canadians have brought a stacked team to the tournament, but will be in tough against a Russian side that features many skilled players.

Playing for the bronze will be the host Czech Republic against the . This match-up pits Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec against Winnipeg Jets prospect Connor Hellebuyck in goal.