GDT: Dec. 31 • Group A • United States 2, Canada 3

[LeafsMonster]

MCDAVIDDDDD

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Nice to see McDavid get one. The kid needed to get that monkey off his back.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

And with that the kid scores....lol.

 

[NuxFan09]

McDavid! The next one!

2-1 Canada!

 

[Lustaf]

Good job kids.

 

[bruinsfan46]

Gauthier won that crucial faceoff and almost scored infront of the net. Just missed the puck.

Not sure why some of you are upset with him.

Because he was clearly out there for the just the faceoff and passed up an opportunity to change?

 

[Unfriendly Ghost]

McJesus has arrived.

 

[L Corncrick]

The bald eagle has been plucked!

 

[Penalty Kill Icing*]

Another penalty to US.

US losing composure.

 

[Macch]

Really looking forward to Brady Skjei playing on the Ranger's blue line.

 

[Bgav]

Put it away

 

[irunthepeg]

I agree. Ten years ago most countries (especially the US) did not really take this tournament too seriously. Now they all beefed up their development programs, and that is a good thing because in the end we all win as fans.

I don't think we are choking at all. I think nthere is an incredible amount of pressure on these kids, though, and I feel like part of that blame goes to TSN for making this tournament more important than it really is. Don't get me wrong, I love the WJC, but TSN with all of its pre-tournament specials etc...has created unreal pressure for any kid going to his event. We as fans have a role in that, too.

Like I said, we have people on here criticizing a 16 year old for "not living up to expectations". The kid has hardly played, he is in a different role, etc. What was I doing when I was 16? Eating candy and playing Atari.

(For some reason when I tried quoting you, it just left it blank)

I totally agree with you about expectations and that's why I've tried to temper mine the last few years even though I love everything about this tournament except for how "big" it is now.

Now see, McDavid scores and now he's "McJesus" again.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

AWWWWWWWW YEAH!!!!!!
I'm happy

 

[King Woodballs]

There you go McDavid haters

 

[ThirdManIn]

USA shooting themselves in the foot right now.

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

That's a weak looking call.

 

[Top 6 Spaling]

Canada has finished better than the US, that simple.

 

[izzy]

And another powerplay.

 

[George Maharis]

Back to the PP.

 

[KuralySnipes]

****** call.

 

[JayKing]

Canada has the momentum now

 

[MayonnaiseOreo]

Canada turned it on once they scored. Not looking good for the US.

 

[tbcwpg]

Because he was clearly out there for the just the faceoff and passed up an opportunity to change?

Petan's stick broke so he stuck around until they had 5 again.

 

[McFlyingV]

Lol unlucky penalty for US, but a penalty nonetheless

 

[Bionda]

McDavid!