Russia would be the smart bet to win the gold right now. Varlamov has been awesome all year long and you just know every advantage will be afforded to that team on home soil, whether its officiating or whatever.
One thing that may work against Canada this time around is the weak pool they are in. Historically they have done better facing adversity early on in the tournament, but at this rate they'll likely finish 1st in group B and not face a good team until the semis.
If you enjoy underdog betting, Finland at 12-1 is a nice choice.
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