Sidney Crosby scores in OT and Canada beats US 3-2 to earn men’s hockey gold

Canada defeats US 3-2 in OT for hockey gold

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Sidney Crosby scored 7:40 into overtime and Canada beat the United States 3-2 on Sunday to earn its second men’s hockey gold medal in the last three Olympics.

Crosby’s shot from the lower part of the left circle eluded goalie Ryan Miller, the tournament MVP.

The United States had forced overtime on Zach Parise’s goal with 24.4 seconds left in regulation.