Since the best Soviet players started playing in the NHL, Canada has played for a medal in all but one Olympics (2006), and has played for gold in all but two Olympics (1998 and 2006).
5 out of the last 7 Olympics (including this year), Canada has been in the Gold Medal game. That predates NHL participation in the Olympics, even with the Euro leagues sending their pros.
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