USA hold off Russians

USA 3-2 Russia

The hosts score three early goals and dominate the game for the first 40 minutes

But Russia come out in the third period a changed outfit and score two goals within three minutes

But the Russians are unable to find a way through for the vital third goal and USA celebrate victory

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Canada 7-1 Belarus

Canada ease past Belarus, the surprise package of the tournament, with a convincing 7-1 win

Another of Canada's 51 shots on target goes past Belarus' goalkeeper Andrei Shabanov

Canada will now face the US in Sunday's final in which they will hope to win a first Olympic hockey gold since 1952