Sochi Olympics Day 16: Canada defeats US 1-0 to move on to gold medal game
Canada defeats US men’s hockey team to face Sweden in the gold medal game with a lone goal from Jamie Benn, the scent of scandal lingered over the Sochi Olympics on Friday after contentious judging favored an unfancied Russian over South Korea’s Kim Yuna in the women’s figure skating contest, US Speedskating and Under Armour announced an eight-year contract renewal through the 2022 Olympics on Friday morning and more.
- Patrick Marleau #12 of Canada attempts to score against Jonathan Quick #32 and Joe Pavelski #8 of the United States during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
- Jamie Benn #22 of Canada shoots and scores against Brooks Orpik #44 and Jonathan Quick #32 of the United States in the second period during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
- Jonathan Quick #32 of the United States makes a save against Jonathan Toews #16 of Canada in the first period during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
- Canada’s Jamie Benn (22) celebrates his goal next to teammate Corey Perry after scoring past Team USA’s goalie Jonathan Quick (R) during the second period of their men’s ice hockey semi-final game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Blinch)
- Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of Canada collides into the boards against Jonathan Quick #32 of the United States during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
- Canada forward Sidney Crosby (87) and USA defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) battle for the puck in the men’s ice hockey semifinals during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Bolshoy Ice Dome. (Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)
- Canada’s Jamie Benn (C) celebrates his goal against Team USA’s goalie Jonathan Quick (R) during the second period of the men’s ice hockey semi-final game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
- US Zach Parise and teammates enters the pitch before the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal match between the USA and Canada at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 21, 2014. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images)
- USA defenseman John Carlson (4) and Canada forward Sidney Crosby (87) collide into the boards in the men’s ice hockey semifinals during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Bolshoy Ice Dome. (Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)
- Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. reacts as she crosses the finishing line to end in first place during the second run of the women’s alpine skiing slalom event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Centre, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger)
- Canada forward Jamie Benn (22) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal past USA goalie Jonathan Quick (32) in the second period in the men’s ice hockey semifinals during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Bolshoy Ice Dome. (Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports)
- Canada’s Rick Nash (L) tries a wrap-around behind Team USA’s goalie Jonathan Quick during the third period of their men’s ice hockey semi-final game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Jim Young)
- Canada’s Jamie Benn (R) celebrates his goal against Team USA with teammate Corey Perry during the second period of the men’s ice hockey semi-final game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
- Ryan Callahan #24 of the United States reaches for the puck during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff against Canada on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
- James van Riemsdyk #21 of the United States challenges Duncan Keith #2 of Canada for the puck during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
- Canada forward Chris Kunitz (14) takes a shot against USA goalie Jonathan Quick (32) in the men’s ice hockey semifinals during the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Bolshoy Ice Dome. (Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)
- Canada’s goalkeeper Carey Price looks on during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal match between the USA and Canada at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 21, 2014. (Jonathan Canada’s goalkeeper Carey Price looks on during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal match between the USA and Canada at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 21, 2014. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images)Nackstrand/AFP/Getty Images)
- Sidney Crosby #87 of Canada faces off against David Backes #42 of the United States during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
- Fans wave flags during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff between Canada and the United States on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
- Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. reacts as she crosses the finishing line to end in first place during the second run of the women’s alpine skiing slalom event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Centre, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger)
- Team USA’s goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save between Team USA’s James van Riemsdyk (L) and Canada’s Jeff Carter during the first period of the men’s ice hockey semi-final game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
- Canada’s goalie Carey Price (R) makes a save on Team USA’s Zach Parise next to Canada’s Alex Pietrangelo (L) during the first period of their men’s ice hockey semi-final game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder )
- Paul Stastny #26 of the United States and Matt Duchene #9 of Canada face off during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
- Carey Price #31 of Canada skates in the first period against the United States during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
- Jeff Carter #77 of Canada controls the puck as Joe Pavelski #8 of the United States follows during the Men’s Ice Hockey Semifinal Playoff on Day 14 of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at Bolshoy Ice Dome on February 21, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
- Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. skis during the second run of the women’s alpine skiing slalom event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Ruben Sprich)
- Sweden’s goalie Henrik Lundqvist celebrates after defeating Finland in their men’s play-off semi-final ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Mark Blinch)
- A fan of the U.S. jumps as the Olympic cauldron is seen in the background at the Olympic Park during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Eric Gaillard)
- Team USA’s goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save between Team USA’s James van Riemsdyk (L) and Canada’s Jeff Carter during the first period of the men’s ice hockey semi-final game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
- Russia’s skaters start during their men’s speed skating team pursuit quarter-finals event at the Adler Arena in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
- Raindrops are seen on a gondola’s window on a foggy day near the Rosa Khutor alpine resort close to Sochi February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth)
- Finland’s goalie Kari Lehtonen reacts as Sweden’s Loui Eriksson celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of their men’s play-off semi-final ice hockey game at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Julio Cortez)
- Sweden’s Anna Holmlund (green bib), Canada’s Kelsey Serwa (red bib), Austria’s Katrin Ofner (blue bib) and Switzerland’s Fanny Smith (yellow bib) competes during the women’s freestyle skiing skicross semi-finals at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor February 21, 2014. Picture taken with multiple exposure function. (REUTERS/Lucas Jackson)
- Fog shroud the trees near the freestyle skiing cross course at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor February 21, 2014. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)
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