From the moment Team Canada hit the ice to start the World Cup of Hockey, their dominance over the other teams was blatant. Undefeated in every game on their way to the final, their position as tournament favourites has never been in doubt.
But while Canada’s presence in the final was always expected, that of their opponents was certainly not. Team Europe stunned Sweden with a thrilling overtime victory, punching their ticket to face a team that already beat them in the group stage.
And though Canada is again expected to emerge from the contest victorious, they still have to play the games.