The U.S. led Canada 3-1 in the game after Hutson scored a goal with seven minutes remaining in the second period. Vansaghi made a great pass that set up the goal, with Skahan earning the secondary assist.
Before the end of the second period, Canada’s McKenna scored a power play goal, narrowing the gap to 3-2. The game remained close with strong goaltending on both sides, including a highlight-reel save by George that kept it a one-goal game after the second period.
In the third period, Kempf made a crucial glove save on a back-door attempt by Martone during a power play. With 9:35 left in regulation, McKenna scored again to tie the game at three goals each.
Canada then took the lead with two quick goals on a major power play in the final minutes of the game. Beaudoin and Iginla scored to give Canada a 5-3 lead. The U.S. pulled back within one goal with a deflection by Zeimer off a shot by Emery.
McKenna sealed the win for Canada with an empty-net goal in the last 20 seconds of the game. Hutson was named Team USA’s player of
