I think at this moment, winning or not is not important. I'm so glad he skated well, that's more important! I still he got robbed for at least 4-5 points in the shorts. But whatever, I'm happy, he didn't disappoint Canada.
It's even more great that he skated that well with THAT pressure... figure skating watchers expecting a medal if not gold, and Skate Canada expecting the same. And he went out and delivered. Kudos for that.