These two photographers did a great job of conveying the joy of victory and the crushing blow of defeat.

Mark Blinch / Reuters
Russia's goaltender Dmitri Shikin (top) celebrates with teammate Vladimir Tarasenko after Russia defeated Sweden in a shootout to advance to the gold medal game at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Buffalo, New York, on Jan. 3.

Mike Cassese / Reuters
Sweden's Anton Lander sits on the ice after losing to Russia in a shootout during their semi-final game at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships in Buffalo, New York, on Jan. 3. Russia beat Sweden to advance to the gold medal game.


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