Two of the biggest hockey rivals will go head to head in a big game for the second year in a row. This year it will be a semi-final instead of the gold medal game. The two teams also met in the pre-tournament with Canada winning the game 1-0. A lot has changed since then. Both teams have now played five tournament games. Canada remains undefeated, and Alex Newhook skated on Sunday and may be available for the game. Russia played their quarter final game without Yegor Chinakhov but he is also a possibility to return. Mikhail Abramov served his suspension and is eligible to return as well.
2021 World Junior Hockey Championship schedule: January 4, 2021
