Canada-Czechia WJC Final Live Blog: Shane Wright extends Canada's lead

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Team Czechia and Team Canada met on Boxing Day when the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship first started, and the Czechs came out on top with a 5-2 victory. Now, they meet again, with gold on the line. If Canada manages to win, they will repeat as WJC champions for the first time since 2009, the end of a five-year gold medal streak. This will already be Czechia’s first medal at the WJC since 2005 when they earned a bronze, but they have a shot at their first gold since 2001. Follow along here with live analysis and opinion from former NHL scout Jason Bukala, with contributions from hockey editor Rory Boylen....

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