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January 4, 2005

From Jamie Fitzpatrick, About.com

Sidney Crosby and Canada meet Alexander Ovechkin and Russia to decide the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship. The Canadians prevail with a 6-1 victory.
Crosby and Ovechkin shake hands at the conclusion of the 2005 World Junior Championship.

Crosby and Ovechkin shake hands at the conclusion of the 2005 World Junior Championship. Ovechkin did not finish the Gold Medal Game because of a shoulder injury.

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