After a disappointing semifinal loss to Finland, Team Russia made sure they gave their home fans something to cheer about Sunday with a dominant performance against the United States, taking the bronze medal with a 7-2 win.
Team captain Pavel Datsyuk led the way with three assists, while Chicago Blackhawks forward Artemi Panarin and KHL leading scorer Sergei Mozyakin also recorded three-point nights.
Related: Watch: Datsyuk's precise dish highlights sweet Russian goal
Despite his impressive performance, the 37-year-old Detroit Red Wings star told TSN's Darren Dreger he hasn't yet made a decision on his future in the NHL.
Russia's incredible offense chased American starter Keith Kinkaid from the net after two periods of work, where he allowed five goals on 17 shots. He was replaced in goal by Mike Condon.
Boston Bruins forward Frank Vatrano scored both goals for the United States, while Washington Capitals stars Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov were both, surprisingly, held off the scoresheet for Russia.
