In a second period that saw Canada outshoot the United States by a 19-8 mark, the Americans survived a 1:33 5-on-3 kill with both Jake Guentzel and Charlie McAvoy in the box. But the Canadians ultimately knotted things up when Cale Makar found enough open space to rip a shot through Connor Hellebucyk.

Ahead of the gold medal game against Canada, United States head coach Mike Sullivan pointed out the historic potential of Team USA.