Russians need OT to win gold medal

Kirill Kaprizov’s one-timer on a power play in overtime sent the Olympic Athletes from Russia to a 4-3 victory over Germany and the gold medal.

The teams entered the third period tied at 1-all and then traded goals to set the stage for the extra period.

Kaprizov’s shot came from near the top of the circle and beat goaltender Danny aus den Birken.

In the bronze medal game, Canada beat the Czech Republic 6-4.

Afterward, the Canadians hugged and happily celebrated a medal that isn’t their preferred chemical makeup.

Andrew Ebbett, Chris Kelly and Derek Roy each scored in the first period for the Canadians.

“I’m super proud,” forward Rob Klinkhammer said. ” … I know it’s not what Canada was hoping for, and it’s not what we were hoping for … I’m going to remember this for the rest of my life. I never thought I’d be an Olympian, let alone have a medal. I’m ecstatic right now.”

This was the third bronze for Canada to go along with nine gold medals for the country that created hockey and won the last two men’s Olympic titles. This latest medal boosts Canada’s medal haul to 29.

Ebbett and Kelly added a goal apiece in the third, and Wojtek Wolski also scored for Canada, which finished with bronze in 1968 and 1956. Kevin Poulin made 30 saves in his second straight start in place of the injured Ben Scrivens.