The Zetterberg Era
Ball Hockey Sucks
I get what you're saying.
But the Canada team we saw against the U.S the first game was not the same team we saw in the 2nd.
They were more competitive and more into the game during the 1st go-round. Hence, it took a SHOOTOUT to decide it.
The 2nd game lacked the "juice"(as they say) it had in Game 1.
It also could be explained by the development of stronger chemistry and Bonino and McAvoy being massive additions to the USA Roster. Team USA had a different gameplan in this game and a little better personnel to carry it out. They had last change to help control the proceedings.
Your opinion is Canada did a no show. I get that angle. I also think they would have needed to play a lot better than the first game and have grown during the tournament because Team USA did those things as well.
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