TORONTO — Here are five things to watch as Canada faces Russia in the gold-medal game of the world junior championship:No pressure: Canada hasnt won world junior gold since 2009, when the tournament was in Ottawa.
Brook Lopez Nets Jersey . Players have said theyre excited, not tense, and this is a loose, veteran group. But with over 18,000 fans in red and white hoping to see the drought end, the drama of the moment could be overwhelming.Hot goalie: Russias Igor Shestyorkin stopped 26 of the 27 shots he faced against Sweden in the semifinals. Backup Ilya Sorokin stopped 52 of 53 to beat Canada in exhibition action Dec. 19, so this group understands its possible. Single elimination plus Shestyorkin on a roll is a dangerous recipe for Canada.Remember Buffalo: Canadas 2011 team blew a three-goal, second-intermission lead to Russia in the gold-medal game to lose 5-3. Russias Ivan Barbashev said the entire country remembers that game, and this group will try to follow in those footsteps. Canada might not want to think any lead is safe.Road to gold: Canada faced only one serious challenge this entire tournament, New Years Eve against the United States, and hasnt trailed at any point. Russia, on the other hand, had to beat the U.S. and Sweden, something players hope will be an advantage.McDavid magic: Connor McDavid had three assists against Slovakia and appears to be getting better by the game. McDavid said hes fine after colliding with Curtis Lazar on Sunday night, and if he really is and continues this trend, the final will be an international showcase for him.---Follow @SWhyno on Twitter
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