After multiple penalties and falling behind 3-1 in the third period, Team Canada stormed back in the late stages of the game to secure the gold medal with a 4-3 win over Russia.

With huge third period goals from Connor McMichael, team captain Barrett Hayton and the game winner from Akil Thomas, in addition to killing off a big penalty in the final minutes, Team Canada played solid, composed defense and etched out the win.

Team captain Barrett Hayton, who left Saturday's Semi final game with an injury, somehow returned for the gold medal game, and brought Team Canada into a 3-3 tie with a beautiful shot in the third period, surely one of the biggest moments of the tournament.

Hayton's game tying goal wouldn't be the only breath-taking moment from Sunday's game, as Akil Thomas, who saw minimal ice time through the first two periods, would capitalize on a beautiful opportunity late in the third, scoring the game winning goal and bringing the gold home to Canada.

Congratulations to Team Canada on an exceptional run and a monumental comeback!

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