It will be a Canada and Team USA finals at the 2021 World Juniors. Both teams dispatched of Russia and Finland, respectively, in the semi final matchups last night. Canada steamrolled Russia 5-0 behind a two point night from Braden Schneider. Canada has never trailed in this tournament.
Team USA got a scare from Finland, as they blew a 3-1 lead in the third period. But a late goal from Arthur Kaliyev broke the tie with 1:16 remaining. Brett Berard played 12:12 in this one and finished with a +1 rating.
The last two times these two met in the World Juniors finals, Team USA won both (2017, 2010).