The semifinal round of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey is in full swing at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Tonight, hockey fans watched as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin took on Pittsburgh Penguins captain and the almighty Team Canada.
There is one thing that separates this round from the round robin in the quarterfinal. The semifinal round is a one and done. In other words, the team who emerges victoriously in tonight’s encounter will have a one-way ticket to the finals. On the other hand, the loser will make their way home to their respective teams.