The atmosphere was electric from the moment the first person stepped into the building. The game was fierce and physical in the first period as both teams tried to establish themselves. After Canada took a 2-0 lead, the Americans fought back and, in the end, tied the game in the final minute on a goal by Zach Parise.
Ryan Miller earned MVP honours for the Olympics. Brian Rafalski was named the tournament's top defenceman, while Jonathan Toews was named the top forward. The Olympic tournament all-star team was Ryan Miller, Brian Ralfaski, Shea Weber, Pavol Demitra, Jonathan Toews and Zach Parise.
The game brought the Olympics to a close in a perfect fashion for most Canadians.
After a lacklustre tournament, Crosby waited until the final moment to make his mark. After three games with no points, Canada needed a big goal and Crosby provided it. For the tournament as a whole, youngsters like Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf, Drew Doughty, and Jonathan Toews led the team with Toews ultimately being named the top forward.
Card value winners - Roberto Luongo, Ryan Miller, Jaroslav Halak, Zach Parise, Jonathan Toews and Drew Doughty.
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Being from Canada, I could not think of one player who would have deserved the honour of MVP. Some played well for short stretches... even Luongo let in soft goals and had trouble with rebounds. The only player I considered as a potential MVP, regardless of the outcome, was Ryan Miller. He took a good team and made them border-line great. He was the reason they defeated Canada in the preliminary round and he was the reason they went to OT in the final. It's nice to see the MVP go to someone on the losing team.
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