Some games just feel bigger than others, and much like any time they go up against the Americans, a game against Russia at any level brings this country together. Tonight, Team Canada can advance to the Gold Medal game of the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships with a win over Team Russia.
Canada’s looked absolutely dominant in the tourney so far, but face a real challenge against a solid Russian squad. Igor Larionov’s team has 4 good lines that can score. play well defensively and have future superstar goalie Yaroslav Askarov in net. Only one goaltender’s been better this tournament, and that would be Canada’s Devon Levi.