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Binnington Shines as Canada Edges Finland 3-2
22 Feb
Summary
- Binnington made 15 saves in Canada's 3-2 semifinal win.
- Finland led 2-0 early in the second period.
- Canada will face the United States in the gold medal game.
In a crucial Olympic men's hockey semifinal, Canada triumphed over Finland with a 3-2 score. Goaltender Binnington was instrumental, stopping 15 shots to secure the win for his team.
Finland had taken an early lead in the second period with goals from Mikko Rantanen and Erik Haula. However, Binnington's exceptional saves prevented further scoring, giving Canada the opportunity to rally.
Canada's strong offensive performance saw them out-shoot Finland 39-17. The victory propels Canada into the gold medal game, where they are set to face their rivals, the United States, on Sunday.
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