Canada shuts out Finland to claim gold medal at World Championship

For the second year in a row, and 26th time in the history of the tournament, Canada has won gold at the World Championship, defeating Finland 2-0 Sunday in Moscow.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid - who was named player of the game - scored 11 minutes into the first period, which ultimately held up to be the game-winner. Matt Duchene added an empty-netter in the final seconds.

Canada suppressed Finland's dynamite attack, allowing only 16 shots, as McDavid's Oiler teammate Cam Talbot posted his fourth shutout of the tournament.

The Canadians avenged their preliminary-round loss to the Finns, and handed them their first loss of the tournament.

Canadian captain Corey Perry joined the illustrious Triple Gold club, having now earned a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold medal and a world championship.

The loss for Finland prevented an unprecedented year on the international stage, as the Finns would have become the first country ever to win the Under-18, World Juniors, and World Championship.