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- The series was tied heading into the final game in Moscow, which ended in dramatic fashion, with Paul Henderson scoring in the final seconds to give Canada the victory.
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Feb 7, 2006 · Team Canada took a 4–1 lead early in the third period, but four quick Soviet goals resulted in a 5–4 defeat. Canada now trailed 3–1–1 and would need three straight victories to claim the series, but a long, loud cheer from Canadian fans after the game lifted the team’s spirits.
The Soviet Union surprised the Canadian team and most of the Canadian hockey media with an opening game victory, 7–3. Many Canadian sportswriters had predicted an overwhelming victory for Canada in the series. Canada won the next game 4–1; the third game was a tie. Canada lost the fourth game in Vancouver.
- September 2–28, 1972
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