Canada and Russia/USSR have been the dominating forces in this tournament since its inception. This year Canada looks a little weaker than in past years. Canada will not be tested until they play the Czechs tomorrow. They just squeaked out a victory against Switzerland. The power play was not effective. There are concerns.
Having said that, I think the winner will come from our bracket, either Canada or Russia, like usual. Sweden is cursed, the US doesn't look as dominating as they have in some recent years, and no one else except Finland has a realistic chance. The Czechs and Switzerland can disrupt the expected results, but they're not going to win gold.
Go Canada! If they can score a power play goal or three against the Czechs, everything will be fine.