Ice hockey at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament

The men's tournament in ice hockey at the 2014 Winter Olympics was held in Sochi, Russia between 12–23 February 2014. For the fifth consecutive Olympics, players from the National Hockey League participated. Twelve countries qualified for the tournament; nine of them did so automatically by virtue of their ranking by the International Ice Hockey Federation, while the other three took part in a qualification tournament.

2014 Winter Olympics
Tournament details
Host country Russia
Venue(s)Bolshoy Ice Dome
Shayba Arena
Dates12–23 February
Teams12
Final positions
Champions  Canada (9th title)
Runner-up  Sweden
Third place  Finland
Fourth place United States
Tournament statistics
Scoring leader(s) Phil Kessel (8 points)
MVP Teemu Selänne
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In the semi-finals, Canada won over the United States, and Sweden won over Finland. In the final, Canada defeated Sweden to win the tournament for the ninth time, and avenged their 1994 gold medal loss. Finland finished with the bronze medal, defeating the US, with captain Teemu Selänne awarded as the MVP of the tournament, scoring twice in the bronze-medal game.[1]

With the gold medal, Canada became the first men's team to successfully defend an Olympic title since the Soviet Union in 1988, the first team to finish the tournament undefeated since 1984 and the first to do both with the full NHL participation.[2][3]

Canada surrendered only three goals in six games, the fewest allowed by a gold medallist since 1928 when Canada shut out the opposition in a three-game tournament. Canada also scored only seventeen goals, the fewest by a gold medal-winning team in Olympic history, although Great Britain averaged fewer goals per game at the 1936 Winter Olympics (nineteen goals in eight games).

Venue

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Bolshoy Ice Dome
Capacity: 12,035
Shayba Arena
Capacity: 7,000
Sochi Sochi

Qualification

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Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States qualified as the top nine teams in the IIHF World Ranking in 2012. Austria, Latvia, and Slovenia qualified by winning the qualification tournament.[4]

Rosters

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Group AGroup BGroup C

Officials

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The IIHF selected 14 referees and 14 linesmen to work the 2014 Winter Olympics. They were the following:[5]

Games were primarily officiated by NHL referees, a stipulation by the NHL if most Olympic players are NHLers, according to the IIHF (not NHL) rules.

Referees
Linesmen
Linesmen
  • Andy McElman
  • André Schrader
  • Sakari Suominen
  • Miroslav Valach
  • Mark Wheler
  • Jesse Wilmot
  • Chris Woodworth

Preliminary round

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Tiebreak criteria

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In each group, teams were ranked according to the following criteria:[6]

  1. Number of points (three points for a regulation-time win, two points for an overtime or shootout win, one point for an overtime or shootout defeat, no points for a regulation-time defeat);
  2. In case two teams were tied on points, the result of their head-to-head match determined the ranking;
  3. In case three or four teams were tied on points, the following criteria applied (if, after applying a criterion, only two teams remained tied, the result of their head-to-head match determined their ranking):
    1. Points obtained in head-to-head matches between the teams concerned;
    2. Goal differential in head-to-head matches between the teams concerned;
    3. Number of goals scored in head-to-head matches between the teams concerned;
    4. If three teams remained tied, result of head-to-head matches between each of the teams concerned and the remaining team in the group (points, goal difference, goals scored);
    5. Place in 2013 IIHF World Ranking.

All times are local (UTC+4).

Group A

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TeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
 United States32100154+118Quarterfinals
 Russia3111085+36
 Slovenia31002611−53
 Slovakia30012211−91
Source: IIHF
13 February 2014
16:30
Russia  5–2
(2–0, 1–2, 2–0)
 SloveniaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,653
Game reference
Semyon VarlamovGoaliesRobert KristanReferees:
Dave Jackson
Vladimír Šindler
Linesmen:
Lonnie Cameron
Chris Carlson
A. Ovechkin (E. Malkin, A. Semin) – 1:171–0
E. Malkin (A. Ovechkin, E. Medvedev) – 3:542–0
2–121:43 – Ž. Jeglič (M. Robar)
I. Kovalchuk (E. Malkin, A. Radulov) (PP) – 37:483–1
3–238:52 – Ž. Jeglič (R. Sabolič, A. Kopitar)
V. Nichushkin (A. Tereshchenko) – 43:594–2
A. Belov (N. Nikitin, A. Tereshchenko) – 47:535–2
6 minPenalties6 min
35Shots14

13 February 2014
16:30
Slovakia  1–7
(0–1, 1–6, 0–0)
 United StatesShayba Arena, Sochi
Attendance: 4,119
Game reference
Jaroslav Halák (out 33:30)
Peter Budaj (in 33:30)
GoaliesJonathan QuickReferees:
Antonín Jeřábek
Kevin Pollock
Linesmen:
Mark Wheler
Jesse Wilmot
0–114:27 – J. Carlson (P. Kessel, J. van Riemsdyk)
T. Tatar (Mari. Hossa) – 20:241–1
1–221:26 – R. Kesler (P. Kane)
1–322:32 – P. Stastny (M. Pacioretty, T. Oshie)
1–428:16 – D. Backes (P. Kessel)
1–533:30 – P. Stastny (K. Shattenkirk, T. Oshie)
1–634:20 – P. Kessel (R. Kesler, J. van Riemsdyk)
1–735:17 – D. Brown (J. Carlson, P. Kane)
4 minPenalties2 min
23Shots33

15 February 2014
12:00
Slovakia  1–3
(0–0, 0–0, 1–3)
 SloveniaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 7,438
Game reference
Jaroslav HalákGoaliesRobert KristanReferees:
Konstantin Olenin
Tim Peel
Linesmen:
Derek Amell
Ivan Dedioulia
0–143:23 – R. Tičar (Ž. Jeglič, R. Sabolič) (PP)
0–248:59 – T. Razingar (J. Urbas, M. Rodman)
0–349:22 – A. Kopitar (J. Muršak)
T. Jurčo (T. Záborský, Z. Chára) (PP) – 59:421–3
8 minPenalties10 min
28Shots31

15 February 2014
16:30
United States  3–2 (SO)
(0–0, 1–1, 1–1, 0–0, 1–0)
 RussiaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,678
Game reference
Jonathan QuickGoaliesSergei BobrovskyReferees:
Brad Meier
Marcus Vinnerborg
Linesmen:
Greg Devorski
Jesse Wilmot
0–129:15 – P. Datsyuk (A. Markov, A. Radulov)
C. Fowler (J. van Riemsdyk, P. Kessel) (PP) – 36:341–1
J. Pavelski (P. Kane, K. Shattenkirk) (PP) – 49:272–1
2–252:44 – P. Datsyuk (A. Markov) (PP)
T. Oshie
J. van Riemsdyk
J. Pavelski
T. Oshie
T. Oshie
T. Oshie
T. Oshie
T. Oshie
Shootout E. Malkin
P. Datsyuk
I. Kovalchuk
I. Kovalchuk
P. Datsyuk
I. Kovalchuk
P. Datsyuk
I. Kovalchuk
12 minPenalties10 min
34Shots31

A Russian goal scored late in the third period, which would have given the team a 3-2 lead, was disallowed after referees ruled that the net was moved when the goal was scored. The decision resulted in the score remaining 2-2. USA went on to win the game in a shootout, which resulted in Russia playing a playoff qualification game while USA received a bye to the quarterfinals. The decision was criticized by many Russian politicians, TV hosts and commentators. Following the game, protesters led by the Kremlin party's youth group held a demonstration in front of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow to protest the decision. In response to the controversy, Konstantin Komissarov, the referee supervisor of International Ice Hockey Federation, officially confirmed that the decision by the referee was correct, citing the appropriate use of video review in assessing the play.[7][8]


16 February 2014
16:30
Russia  1–0 (SO)
(0–0, 0–0, 0–0, 0–0, 1–0)
 SlovakiaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,097
Game reference
Semyon VarlamovGoaliesJán LacoReferees:
Lars Brüggemann
Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen:
Chris Carlson
Andy McElman
A. Radulov
I. Kovalchuk
Shootout M. Handzuš
T. Tatar
4 minPenalties10 min
37Shots27

16 February 2014
16:30
Slovenia  1–5
(0–2, 0–2, 1–1)
 United StatesShayba Arena, Sochi
Attendance: 4,892
Game reference
Luka GračnarGoaliesRyan MillerReferees:
Mike Leggo
Jyri Rönn
Linesmen:
Miroslav Valach
Mark Wheler
0–11:04 – P. Kessel (J. Pavelski)
0–24:33 – P. Kessel (J. Pavelski, B. Orpik)
0–331:05 – P. Kessel (J. van Riemsdyk, J. Pavelski)
0–432:17 – R. McDonagh (B. Wheeler, T. Oshie)
0–543:26 – D. Backes (R. Callahan, D. Brown)
M. Rodman (D. Rodman, J. Urbas) – 59:421–5
4 minPenalties6 min
18Shots28

Group B

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TeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
 Canada32100112+98Quarterfinals
 Finland32010157+87
 Austria31002715−83
 Norway30003312−90
Source: IIHF
13 February 2014
12:00
Finland  8–4
(4–2, 2–0, 2–2)
 AustriaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 5,664
Game reference
Tuukka RaskGoaliesBernhard StarkbaumReferees:
Daniel Piechaczek
Ian Walsh
Linesmen:
Tommy George
Brad Kovachik
0–10:36 – M. Grabner (M. Raffl)
M. Granlund (T. Selänne, S. Vatanen) – 5:151–1
1–29:19 – T. Hundertpfund (T. Vanek, O. Setzinger)
S. Lepistö (J. Jokinen, T. Ruutu) – 11:232–2
O. Määttä (O. Jokinen) – 19:253–2
J. Immonen (J. Lehterä, O. Väänänen) – 19:334–2
J. Jokinen (P. Kontiola) – 21:435–2
P. Kontiola (M. Granlund) – 32:106–2
6–341:29 – M. Grabner (M. Raffl, B. Lebler)
J. Immonen (A. Barkov, S. Vatanen) (PP) – 51:257–3
7–454:22 – M. Grabner (M. Trattnig, B. Lebler)
M. Granlund (K. Timonen, S. Vatanen) (PP) – 58:258–4
4 minPenalties10 min
52Shots20

13 February 2014
21:00
Canada  3–1
(0–0, 2–0, 1–1)
 NorwayBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 10,261
Game reference
Carey PriceGoaliesLars HaugenReferees:
Mike Leggo
Marcus Vinnerborg
Linesmen:
Andy McElman
Chris Woodworth
S. Weber (D. Keith, P. Bergeron) – 26:201–0
J. Benn (P. Bergeron, D. Doughty) – 35:192–0
2–140:22 – P. Thoresen (M. Olimb) (PP)
D. Doughty (R. Getzlaf, P. Marleau) – 41:473–1
10 minPenalties6 min
38Shots20

14 February 2014
21:00
Canada  6–0
(2–0, 4–0, 0–0)
 AustriaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 8,969
Game reference
Roberto LuongoGoaliesBernhard Starkbaum (out 40:00)
Mathias Lange (in 40:00)
Referees:
Dave Jackson
Konstantin Olenin
Linesmen:
Lonnie Cameron
Miroslav Valach
D. Doughty (J. Toews) – 5:241–0
S. Weber (C. Perry, R. Getzlaf) – 10:122–0
J. Carter (P. Marleau, S. Crosby) – 22:393–0
J. Carter (P. Marleau, A. Pietrangelo) – 24:094–0
J. Carter (P. Marleau, S. Weber) – 34:335–0
R. Getzlaf (SH) – 36:486–0
8 minPenalties2 min
46Shots23

14 February 2014
21:00
Norway  1–6
(0–3, 0–2, 1–1)
 FinlandShayba Arena, Sochi
Attendance: 3,018
Game reference
Lars Haugen (out 20:00)
Lars Volden (in 20:00)
GoaliesKari LehtonenReferees:
Lars Brüggemann
Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen:
Derek Amell
Chris Carlson
0–15:46 – T. Selänne (S. Vatanen, K. Lehtonen)
0–26:51 – L. Korpikoski (O. Jokinen, O. Määttä)
0–317:21 – J. Lehterä
0–428:03 – L. Korpikoski (O. Määttä, T. Ruutu)
0–531:26 – O. Jokinen (S. Salo, T. Ruutu)
P. Skrøder (M. Olimb, J. Holøs) (PP2) – 41:011–5
1–657:41 – O. Määttä (P. Kontiola, K. Lehtonen)
6 minPenalties6 min
21Shots39

16 February 2014
12:00
Austria  3–1
(2–0, 0–1, 1–0)
 NorwayBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 6,882
Game reference
Mathias LangeGoaliesLars HaugenReferees:
Vladimír Šindler
Ian Walsh
Linesmen:
Lonnie Cameron
André Schrader
M. Grabner (T. Pöck, R. Lukas) – 4:271–0
M. Raffl (M. Grabner) (PP) – 6:522–0
2–128:05 – P. Skrøder (P. Thoresen)
M. Grabner (D. Welser) – 58:233–1
12 minPenalties8 min
27Shots35

16 February 2014
21:00
Finland  1–2 (OT)
(0–1, 1–0, 0–0, 0–1)
 CanadaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,263
Game reference
Tuukka RaskGoaliesCarey PriceReferees:
Antonín Jeřábek
Kevin Pollock
Linesmen:
Ivan Dedioulia
Brad Kovachik
0–113:44 – D. Doughty (S. Weber, S. Crosby) (PP)
T. Ruutu (J. Jokinen, O. Väänänen) – 38:001–1
1–262:32 – D. Doughty (J. Carter)
2 minPenalties2 min
15Shots27

Group C

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TeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
 Sweden33000105+59Quarterfinals
  Switzerland3200121+16
 Czech Republic3100267−13
 Latvia30003510−50
Source: ESPN
12 February 2014
21:00
Czech Republic  2–4
(0–2, 2–2, 0–0)
 SwedenBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,419
Game reference
Jakub Kovář (out 20:51)
Alexander Salák (in 20:51)
GoaliesHenrik LundqvistReferees:
Konstantin Olenin
Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen:
Ivan Dedioulia
Greg Devorski
0–110:07 – E. Karlsson (O. Ekman-Larsson, A. Steen)
0–213:17 – P. Berglund (O. Ekman-Larsson, H. Lundqvist)
0–320:51 – H. Zetterberg (G. Landeskog, N. Kronwall)
0–424:07 – E. Karlsson (D. Sedin, N. Bäckström) (PP)
M. Židlický (P. Eliáš) – 28:121–4
J. Jágr (T. Plekanec, T. Kaberle) – 30:012–4
10 minPenalties10 min
29Shots25

12 February 2014
21:00
Latvia  0–1
(0–0, 0–0, 0–1)
  SwitzerlandShayba Arena, Sochi
Attendance: 5,116
Game reference
Edgars MasaļskisGoaliesJonas HillerReferees:
Lars Brüggemann
Brad Meier
Linesmen:
Derek Amell
Sakari Suominen
0–159:52 – S. Moser (M. Streit)
10 minPenalties6 min
21Shots39

14 February 2014
12:00
Czech Republic  4–2
(2–1, 2–1, 0–0)
 LatviaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 5,831
Game reference
Ondřej PavelecGoaliesEdgars MasaļskisReferees:
Tim Peel
Jyri Rönn
Linesmen:
André Schrader
Mark Wheler
M. Erat (D. Krejčí, A. Hemský) – 10:101–0
1–113:05 – J. Sprukts (K. Rēdlihs, L. Dārziņš) (PP)
J. Jágr (M. Židlický, T. Plekanec) (PP) – 19:292–1
2–222:45 – H. Vasiļjevs (G. Pujacs)
J. Voráček (Z. Michálek) – 27:063–2
M. Židlický (M. Hanzal, P. Nedvěd) – 37:024–2
8 minPenalties8 min
39Shots20

14 February 2014
16:30
Sweden  1–0
(0–0, 0–0, 1–0)
  SwitzerlandBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 7,968
Game reference
Henrik LundqvistGoaliesReto BerraReferees:
Mike Leggo
Vladimír Šindler
Linesmen:
Greg Devorski
Sakari Suominen
D. Alfredsson (E. Karlsson, P. Berglund) – 52:391–0
4 minPenalties8 min
31Shots26

15 February 2014
21:00
Switzerland  1–0
(1–0, 0–0, 0–0)
 Czech RepublicBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 10,253
Game reference
Jonas HillerGoaliesOndřej PavelecReferees:
Daniel Piechaczek
Kevin Pollock
Linesmen:
Brad Kovachik
Chris Woodworth
S. Bodenmann (D. Hollenstein, K. Romy) – 14:101–0
10 minPenalties6 min
26Shots26

15 February 2014
21:00
Sweden  5–3
(1–1, 3–1, 1–1)
 LatviaShayba Arena, Sochi
Attendance: 3,709
Game reference
Henrik LundqvistGoaliesKristers GudļevskisReferees:
Antonín Jeřábek
Ian Walsh
Linesmen:
Tommy George
Andy McElman
P. Berglund (E. Karlsson, A. Steen) (PP) – 15:501–0
1–118:48 – L. Dārziņš (J. Sprukts, K. Sotnieks)
1–221:22 – J. Sprukts (K. Rēdlihs, M. Karsums) (PP)
E. Karlsson (N. Bäckström, D. Alfredsson) (PP) – 22:452–2
D. Alfredsson (D. Sedin, A. Edler) (PP) – 36:143–2
Ji. Ericsson (O. Ekman-Larsson, J. Silfverberg) (PP) – 38:474–2
4–341:28 – Z. Girgensons (K. Daugaviņš, R. Freibergs) (PP)
A. Edler (D. Sedin, M. Johansson) – 52:205–3
12 minPenalties12 min
30Shots23

Ranking after preliminary round

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Team advanced to Quarterfinals
Team played in Qualification playoffs
RankTeamGroupPosGPPtsGDGFIIHF Rank
1D  SwedenC139+5101
2D  United StatesA138+11156
3D  CanadaB138+9115
4D  FinlandB237+8152
5D  RussiaA236+383
6D   SwitzerlandC236+127
7D  Czech RepublicC333−164
8D  SloveniaA333−5617
9D  AustriaB333−8715
10D  SlovakiaA431−928
11D  LatviaC430−5511
12D  NorwayB430−939

Playoff round

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Following the completion of the preliminary round, all teams were ranked 1D through 12D. To determine this ranking, the following criteria were used in the order presented:[6]

  1. higher position in the group
  2. higher number of points
  3. better goal difference
  4. higher number of goals scored for
  5. better 2013 IIHF World Ranking.

Bracket

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Qualification playoffsQuarterfinalsSemifinalsGold medal game
            
1D  Sweden5
E4  Slovenia0
8D  Slovenia4
9D  Austria0
F1  Sweden2
F4  Finland1
4D  Finland3
E1  Russia1
5D  Russia4
12D  Norway0
F1  Sweden0
F3  Canada3
3D  Canada2
E2  Latvia1
6D   Switzerland1
11D  Latvia3
F3  Canada1
F2  United States0
Bronze medal game
2D  United States5F4  Finland5
E3  Czech Republic2F2  United States0
7D  Czech Republic5
10D  Slovakia3
Indicates overtime victory
Indicates shootout victory

Qualification playoffs

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The four highest-ranked teams (1D–4D) received byes and were deemed the home team in the quarterfinals as they were seeded to advance, with the remaining eight teams (5D–12D) playing qualification playoff games as follows.

18 February 2014
12:00
Slovenia  4–0
(2–0, 1–0, 1–0)
 AustriaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 6,821
Game reference
Robert KristanGoaliesMathias LangeReferees:
Dave Jackson
Vladimír Šindler
Linesmen:
Tommy George
Chris Woodworth
A. Kopitar (R. Tičar, Ž. Jeglič) (PP) – 5:291–0
J. Urbas (S. Kovačević) (SH) – 11:572–0
S. Kovačević (D. Rodman, J. Muršak) – 23:213–0
J. Muršak (D. Rodman) (EN) – 57:024–0
6 minPenalties10 min
35Shots30

18 February 2014
16:30
Russia  4–0
(0–0, 2–0, 2–0)
 NorwayBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,423
Game reference
Sergei BobrovskyGoaliesLars HaugenReferees:
Daniel Piechaczek
Kevin Pollock
Linesmen:
Andy McElman
Miroslav Valach
A. Radulov (P. Datsyuk) – 24:121–0
I. Kovalchuk (A. Radulov, P. Datsyuk) – 37:112–0
A. Radulov (P. Datsyuk) (EN) – 58:533–0
A. Tereshchenko (V. Tikhonov, V. Tarasenko) – 59:204–0
2 minPenalties6 min
31Shots22

18 February 2014
21:00
Switzerland  1–3
(0–2, 1–0, 0–1)
 LatviaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 7,912
Game reference
Jonas HillerGoaliesEdgars MasaļskisReferees:
Mike Leggo
Jyri Rönn
Linesmen:
Brad Kovachik
André Schrader
0–18:38 – O. Bārtulis (K. Daugaviņš, Z. Girgensons)
0–211:19 – L. Dārziņš (M. Rēdlihs) (PP)
M. Plüss (R. Suri) – 35:011–2
1–359:00 – L. Dārziņš (V. Pavlovs, E. Masaļskis) (EN)
4 minPenalties2 min
33Shots22

18 February 2014
21:00
Czech Republic  5–3
(3–0, 1–1, 1–2)
 SlovakiaShayba Arena, Sochi
Attendance: 3,628
Game reference
Ondřej PavelecGoaliesJán LacoReferees:
Tim Peel
Marcus Vinnerborg
Linesmen:
Lonnie Cameron
Sakari Suominen
A. Hemský (T. Kaberle, J. Voráček) (PP) – 6:531–0
R. Červenka (J. Jágr, T. Plekanec) – 7:222–0
D. Krejčí (T. Kaberle) (PP) – 17:033–0
R. Červenka – 35:414–0
4–138:57 – Mari. Hossa (A. Sekera, M. Handzuš)
4–247:20 – Mari. Hossa (T. Tatar, M. Handzuš)
4–348:51 – T. Surový (A. Sekera, M. Bartovič)
T. Plekanec (D. Krejčí, M. Židlický) (PP) (EN) – 59:215–3
2 minPenalties10 min
29Shots32

Quarterfinals

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Teams seeded D1 to D4 were the home teams.

Following the quarterfinal games, the winning teams were re-ranked F1 through F4, with the winner of 1D vs. E4 re-ranked as F1, the winner of 2D vs. E3 re-ranked as F2, the winner of 3D vs. E2 re-ranked as F3, and the winner of 4D vs. E1 re-ranked as F4. The losers of the quarterfinal round games received a final ranking of 5 through 8 based on their preliminary round ranking.

19 February 2014
12:00
Sweden  5–0
(1–0, 0–0, 4–0)
 SloveniaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 7,325
Game reference
Henrik LundqvistGoaliesRobert KristanReferees:
Brad Meier
Vladimír Šindler
Linesmen:
Chris Carlson
Mark Wheler
A. Steen (D. Alfredsson, E. Karlsson) (PP) – 18:501–0
D. Sedin (L. Eriksson) – 41:422–0
L. Eriksson (N. Bäckström, J. Oduya) – 48:043–0
C. Hagelin (N. Kronwall, Ji. Ericsson) – 51:274–0
C. Hagelin (E. Karlsson) – 56:105–0
8 minPenalties8 min
38Shots19

19 February 2014
16:30
Finland  3–1
(2–1, 1–0, 0–0)
 RussiaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,654
Game reference
Tuukka RaskGoaliesSemyon Varlamov (out 26:42)
Sergei Bobrovsky (in 26:42)
Referees:
Kelly Sutherland
Marcus Vinnerborg
Linesmen:
Greg Devorski
Jesse Wilmot
0–17:51 – I. Kovalchuk (P. Datsyuk) (PP)
J. Aaltonen (P. Kontiola) – 9:181–1
T. Selänne (M. Granlund) – 17:382–1
M. Granlund (T. Selänne, K. Timonen) (PP) – 25:373–1
6 minPenalties8 min
22Shots38

19 February 2014
21:00
Canada  2–1
(1–1, 0–0, 1–0)
 LatviaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 9,825
Game reference
Carey PriceGoaliesKristers GudļevskisReferees:
Tim Peel
Jyri Rönn
Linesmen:
Brad Kovachik
Sakari Suominen
P. Sharp (R. Nash) – 13:371–0
1–115:41 – L. Dārziņš (A. Kulda, J. Sprukts)
S. Weber (D. Doughty, J. Toews) (PP) – 53:062–1
6 minPenalties6 min
57Shots16

19 February 2014
21:00
United States  5–2
(3–1, 1–0, 1–1)
 Czech RepublicShayba Arena, Sochi
Attendance: 4,606
Game reference
Jonathan QuickGoaliesOndřej Pavelec (out 29:31)
Alexander Salák (in 29:31)
Referees:
Konstantin Olenin
Kevin Pollock
Linesmen:
Derek Amell
Ivan Dedioulia
J. van Riemsdyk (R. Kesler, P. Kane) – 1:391–0
1–14:31 – A. Hemský
D. Brown (D. Backes, R. Suter) – 14:382–1
D. Backes (R. Suter, R. McDonagh) – 19:583–1
Z. Parise (J. Pavelski, R. Suter) (PP) – 29:314–1
P. Kessel (R. Kesler, K. Shattenkirk) – 42:015–1
5–253:00 – A. Hemský
2 minPenalties6 min
25Shots23

Semifinals

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21 February 2014
16:00
Sweden  2–1
(0–0, 2–1, 0–0)
 FinlandBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 9,476
Game reference
Henrik LundqvistGoaliesKari LehtonenReferees:
Konstantin Olenin
Tim Peel
Linesmen:
Derek Amell
Chris Carlson
0–126:17 – O. Jokinen (S. Vatanen)
L. Eriksson (Jo. Ericsson, N. Bäckström) – 31:391–1
E. Karlsson (A. Steen, D. Sedin) (PP) – 36:262–1
10 minPenalties4 min
25Shots26

21 February 2014
21:00
United States  0–1
(0–0, 0–1, 0–0)
 CanadaBolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,172
Game reference
Jonathan QuickGoaliesCarey PriceReferees:
Brad Meier
Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen:
Ivan Dedioulia
Greg Devorski
0–121:41 – J. Benn (J. Bouwmeester)
4 minPenalties6 min
31Shots37

Bronze medal game

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22 February 2014
19:00
United States  0–5
(0–0, 0–2, 0–3)
 Finland Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 9,052
Game reference
Jonathan QuickGoaliesTuukka RaskReferees:
Konstantin Olenin
Tim Peel
Linesmen:
Chris Carlson
Ivan Dedioulia
0–121:27 – T. Selänne (M. Granlund, L. Korpikoski)
0–221:38 – J. Jokinen (J. Lehterä, P. Kontiola)
0–346:10 – J. Hietanen (T. Ruutu, S. Lepistö)
0–449:06 – T. Selänne (M. Granlund, L. Korpikoski) (PP)
0–553:09 – O. Määttä (J. Lehterä, J. Jokinen) (PP)
12 minPenalties4 min
27Shots29

Gold medal game

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Canada won the game 3–0 with goals from Jonathan Toews, Sidney Crosby, and Chris Kunitz,[9] each scoring their first goal of the tournament.[10] Canada shut Sweden out with an overpowering defense limiting them to 24 shots, and Canada's goaltender Carey Price played well when needed.[11] The Canadian team's executive director Steve Yzerman called the performance in Sochi the finest defensive effort ever for a Canadian team.[12] Canada shut out its opponents in the semifinals and final and allowed only three goals in six games. It was also the first time since 1928 that a Canadian team won all its games.[10]

The win represented Canada's second consecutive men's gold in ice hockey, and the third time in four Olympics that Canada won both men's and women's gold in hockey.[10]

The game was a national phenomenon in Canada, with more than 15 million Canadians watching at least part of the game.[13] Several provinces and cities relaxed their liquor laws to allow bars to open as early as 4 am.[14]

23 February 2014
16:00
Sweden  0–3
(0–1, 0–1, 0–1)
 Canada Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi
Attendance: 11,076
Game reference
Henrik LundqvistGoaliesCarey PriceReferees:
Brad Meier
Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen:
Derek Amell
Greg Devorski
0–112:55 – J. Toews (J.Carter, S. Weber)
0–235:43 – S. Crosby
0–349:04 – C. Kunitz
6 minPenalties4 min
24Shots36

Final rankings

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The final standings of the tournament according to the IIHF:[15]

 Canada
 Sweden
 Finland
4  United States
5  Russia
6  Czech Republic
7  Slovenia
8  Latvia
9   Switzerland
10  Austria
11  Slovakia
12  Norway

Statistics

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Average age

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Team Czech Republic was the oldest team in the tournament, averaging 30 years and 7 months. Team USA was the youngest team in the tournament, averaging 27 years and 6 months. Gold medalists team Canada averaged 28 years and 9 months. Tournament average was 28 years and 10 months.[16]

Leading scorers

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Rankings based upon points, and sorted by goals.[17]

RankPlayerGP G A Pts PIM +/−
1  Phil Kessel (USA)65384+6
2  Erik Karlsson (SWE)64480+5
3  Mikael Granlund (FIN)63474+3
4  James van Riemsdyk (USA)61672+7
5  Michael Grabner (AUT)45160−2
6  Drew Doughty (CAN)64260+4
7  Teemu Selänne (FIN)64264+3
8  Alexander Radulov (RUS)53364+4
9  Shea Weber (CAN)63360+5
10  Pavel Datsyuk (RUS)52460+3

Hat trick scorers

Leading goaltenders

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Goalkeepers with 40% or more of their team's total minutes, ranked by save percentage.[18]

RankGoaltenderMinutesGAGAASV%SavesSO
1  Carey Price (CAN)302:3230.59.9721032
2  Jonas Hiller (SUI)179:0920.67.971662
3  Sergei Bobrovsky (RUS)157:1231.15.952601
4  Mathias Lange (AUT)139:3841.72.952800
5  Edgars Masaļskis (LAT)179:5262.00.9461050

Shutout posters

Awards

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The Finnish national and Anaheim Ducks' player Teemu Selänne was selected as the MVP of the tournament.
Most valuable playerTeemu Selänne  Finland
Best goaltenderCarey Price  Canada
Best defensemanErik Karlsson  Sweden
Best forwardPhil Kessel  United States

Source: IIHF.com

Tournament all-star team

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Position[19]PlayerTeam
GHenrik Lundqvist  Sweden
DErik Karlsson  Sweden
DDrew Doughty  Canada
FTeemu Selänne  Finland
FPhil Kessel  United States
FMikael Granlund  Finland

References

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  1. ^ "Olympic men's ice hockey gold medal game: Canada 3-0 Sweden - as it happened". Guardian. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Team Canada wins gold, beating Sweden 3-0 in men's Olympic hockey". Global News. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Canada v Sweden men's ice hockey final - Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics: live". Daily Telegraph. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  4. ^ "2014 Olympic Winter Games". IIHF. Archived from the original on 7 February 2014. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Sochi officials named". IIHF. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  6. ^ a b "Tournament Format". IIHF. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  7. ^ ESPN (21 February 2014). "Russian hockey fans protest disallowed goal in front of the U.S. Embassy". espn.go.com/. CBC News. Archived from the original on 2014-02-20. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
  8. ^ "Sochi officials named". IIHF. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  9. ^ "Box score". ESPN.com. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  10. ^ a b c "Canada's National Teams win gold medals at 2014 Olympic Winter Games". Hockeycanada.ca. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Canada wins second straight Olympic gold, dominating Sochi tournament". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  12. ^ "Canada shuts out Sweden to defend gold medal". ESPN. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  13. ^ "More than 15 million Canadians watched gold medal hockey win over Sweden". The Globe and Mail. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  14. ^ "Bars across Canada get set to toast the big game | CTV News". Ctvnews.ca. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  15. ^ "Tournament Progress" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved 2016-09-27.
  16. ^ "Team Canada - Olympics - Sochi 2014 - Player Stats".
  17. ^ "Scoring Leaders" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  18. ^ "Goalkeepers" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  19. ^ "Finland's Teemu Selanne named tournament MVP at 2014 Sochi Olympics". The Score.ca. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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