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Canada tops Russia for spot in World Cup finals

TORONTO -- Sidney Crosby was at his best on one of hockey's biggest stages.

Again.

Crosby scored once and assisted on both of Brad Marchand's goals, including the winner early the third period, to help Canada beat Russia 5-3 on Saturday night in the World Cup of Hockey semifinals.

The Canadians will face the winner of the Sweden-Team Europe game Sunday in the best-of-three finals.