Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby once again played a major role in Canada's win. No. 87 scored the empty-netter that put an end to Team Finland's impressive comeback attempt, which saw them score three unanswered goals in the third period. Crosby also had the primary assist on Nathan MacKinnon's second-period goal.

Following practice, Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper was asked if he knew who would be their starting goalie against Finland. The Tampa Bay Lightning bench boss shared that he made his pick, but he did not share who because he is meeting with the team first.