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Nathan MacKinnon scores the decisive goal with just 35.2 seconds remaining, propelling Canada to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Finland in the Olympic semifinals. Shea Theodore ties the game midway through the third period, igniting the Canadian bench and fans after Finland initially leads 2-0 with goals from Mikko Rantanen and Erik Haula. Canada's offensive surge overwhelms Finland, outshooting them 14-3 in the second period. Sam Reinhart gets Canada on the board, tipping in a shot from Cale Makar. MacKinnon's power play goal, assisted by Connor McDavid, withstands a video review for offside. The Canadians chase their third consecutive Olympic title despite missing injured captain Sidney Crosby. An all-North America gold-medal matchup looms if the U.S. defeats Slovakia in the other semifinal.
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