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Win over United States, close call in quarter-final against eventual champion Canada, and support of Halifax fans among highlights

Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Connor Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime on an incredible individual effort as the tournament hosts defeated Slovakia 4-3 on Monday in Halifax.

Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Connor Bedard scored at 5:17 of ...

HALIFAX - Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship.

HALIFAX - Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Connor Bedard scored at 5:1...

Connor Bedard scored the OT game-winner amid a record-breaking performance as Canada advanced to the semifinals.

Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Connor Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime on an incredible individual effort as the tournament hosts defeated Slovakia 4-3 on Monday.

Canada is heading to the semi-finals at the World Juniors, after a sensational overtime goal to knock off Slovakia.

While two quarterfinal matchups were blowouts, two others were drama-filled, including Connor Bedard playing the hero in an instant classic against Slovakia.

Connor Bedards record-chasing performances, Swedens perfection and the overall competitive balance of this tournament have been big WJC storylines.