"SAN JOSE Joe Thornton and Owen Nolan each had their opportunities. So did Joe Pavelski and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, among others. Patrick Marleau had two chances. Now it's Macklin Celebrini's turn to play in an Olympic gold medal game as a member of the San Jose Sharks. Celebrini and Team Canada will play the United States for Olympic gold Sunday morning at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Italy."
"Canada advanced with a 3-2 win over Finland, and in Friday's other semifinal, the Americans beat Slovakia and Sharks winger Pavol Regenda 6-2. The game is a rematch of last year's riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final between the neighboring countries, which Canada won 3-2 on Connor McDavid's overtime goal. It also represents the third time the two nations have faced each other in an Olympic gold medal game, with Canada winning the previous two meetings in 2002 in Salt Lake City and 2010 in Vancouver."
Macklin Celebrini will compete for Olympic gold with Team Canada against the United States in Italy. Canada reached the final with a 3-2 victory over Finland, while the United States advanced by beating Slovakia 6-2. The final rematches last year's 4 Nations Face-Off final, a 3-2 overtime win for Canada on Connor McDavid's goal. Canada and the United States have met twice previously in Olympic gold games, with Canada winning in 2002 (Salt Lake City) and 2010 (Vancouver). Six San Jose Sharks players have won Olympic gold; Celebrini, at 19, would be the youngest Sharks gold medalist if Canada wins.
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