RIGA, LATVIA - JUNE 3, 2021: Canada's players celebrate a goal in a 2021 IIHF World Championship quarterfinal ice hockey match against Russia at the Olympic Sports Center. Due to CAS sanctions, the Russian team performs under the name and flag of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC). Natalia Fedosenko/TASS

Canada tops Russia in OT to reach world championship semis

Sean O'Leary
5 years ago
Natalia Fedosenko / TASS / Getty

Canada defeated the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) 2-1 in overtime Thursday to advance to the world championship semifinals.

Andrew Mangiapane scored the winning goal for Canada off a brilliant setup from Troy Stecher. Adam Henrique forced the extra frame with a tally in the third period.

ROC held a significant advantage over Canada in NHL star power and entered Thursday's contest leading the tournament in goals scored.

Canada will play the United States on Saturday at 7:15 a.m. ET, while Germany and Finland will clash in the other semifinal matchup.

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