That's the last of the pun I got for this tournament. And yes, this update is as late as Alex Semin at a press conference, but in this case we showed up.
Bronze Medal Game
Czech Republic 3
Finland 2
Czech Republic opened the scoring with a powerplay goal midway thorugh th first. Finland ties it up later on in the period, but the Czechs quickly striked back with two goals of their own. The second period wasn't too eventful, with only a penalty being called against each team (slash for Finland, dive for Czech Republic*). Finland was able to reduce the Czechs lead with a powerplay goal of their own, but it wasn't enough. The Czech Republic win their second bronze medal in a row.
*Must...restraint....self...from....European/diving joke....
Gold Medal Game
Russia 6
Slovakia 2
Th good news for Slovakia is that they scored 1:06 into the game. The bad news was that goal was their only lead of the game. Russia tied it up midway through the first. In the second period, it was all Russia. A 3-goal period was all Russia need as they took a 4-1 lead heading into the third, which was barely better for Slovakia. Russia and Slovakia swapped goals, and Malkin added insult to injury in the dying minutes as Russia wins its first goal medal since the tournament was held in Canada (2009). Russia also claimed the #1 spot in the world ranking.
Final Standings
1 (Gold) - Russia
2 (Silver) - Slovakia
3 (Bronze) - Czech Republic
4 - Finland
5 - Canada
6 - Sweden
7 - USA
8 - Norway
9 - France
10 - Latvia
11 - Switzerland
12 - Germany
13 - Denmark
14 - Belarus
15 (Relegated) - Italy
16 (Relegated) - Kazakhstan
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