GDT: Game 10: Canada Vs Russia | 1PM EST 7PM CET | RUS 6 - 0 CAN

[NyQuil]

I don't believe it will be remembered.

There have been many blow out losses by teams that won Gold, and no one, minus the die-hards, remembers.

I guess I can only speak for what I remember.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

Are these unexpected line breaks in your sentences you taking a sip on some hard liquor ? Otherwise your post is a bit weak for a sober guy

That's weak sauce on your part you fraud.

 

[NyQuil]

I'm not trying to say anything positive about the US team lol, just that it's not surprising Canada struggled vs Russia.

I wasn't surprised that the Russians came out like gang-busters.

I am surprised that Canada had no response.

I don't know how much of that was the team folding after their top player went down. Even so, it was a passive display for the most part.

 

[blindpass]

I guess the people here crying about celebrating goals, we're up in arms when Canada run up the score against Denmark last year.

I doubt they made a huge celebration of any of the goals.

 

[Star Ocean]

better take the terrible loss now than in the playoffs.

still, a 0-6 loss is shocking. How did it happen? At Canadas level it shouldnt be possible.

 

[ORRFForever]

I guess I can only speak for what I remember.

I remember it, too.

But I bet you 98% of Canadians can't remember who we lost to in Game 1 (Sweden) or who we were playing against in Game 2 (the Czechs) that caused Wayne to respond.

 

[NyQuil]

I remember it, too.

But I bet you 98% of Canadians can't remember who we lost to in Game 1 (Sweden) or who we were playing against in Game 2 (the Czechs) that caused Wayne to respond.

Yeah, but who cares about the casuals.

 

[ORRFForever]

Yeah, but who cares about the casuals.

 

[tardigrade81]

Germany may beat us.

 

[ORRFForever]

better take the terrible loss now than in the playoffs.

still, a 0-6 loss is shocking. How did it happen? At Canadas level it shouldnt be possible.

Agree. Better now than in the playoffs.

Canada went in over confident. The first goal should not have counted, Russia played great / inspired after their loss to the Czechs, and it snow-balled.

On paper, this should have been a win for Canada.

If we meet, again, I expect a Canadian win.

 

[NyQuil]

Germany may beat us.

They're looking really good and they always play us tough.

 

[ORRFForever]

Germany may beat us.

I don't think they will but, if they do, good on them.

That being said, my guess, the Gold Medal winner comes from this pool - all this adversity will make these teams better.

 

[NyQuil]

better take the terrible loss now than in the playoffs.

still, a 0-6 loss is shocking. How did it happen? At Canadas level it shouldnt be possible.

Just beat all over the ice.

I'd say the most impressive aspects were:

1. Russia's goalie was completely unflappable back there. Never really looked troubled. Canada's goalies were both twitchy and uncomfortable.

2. Russia's defence boxed out all of the Canadian forwards and allowed few if any rebound attempts and no real access to the crease/slot.

3. Russia's forwards frequently walked Canada's D, skating around them with ease, or finding ways of getting between them and the net unhindered.

4. Russia was far more physical and won the vast majority of puck battles. Canada spent a lot of time trying to make things happen offensively when they were outnumbered, bringing the puck in 1 on 3 or 2 on 4. Canada threw a few big hits, but lost most of the board play.

Can't really find fault with any part of Russia's game, except maybe when they didn't really get a good chance on their 5 on 3 opportunity. As it stood, it didn't end up making a difference.

 

[Star Ocean]

Just beat all over the ice.

I'd say the most impressive aspects were:

1. Russia's goalie was completely unflappable back there. Never really looked troubled.

2. Russia's defence boxed out all of the Canadian forwards and allowed few if any rebound attempts and no real access to the crease/slot.

3. Russia's forward frequently walked Canada's D, skating around them with ease, or finding ways of getting between them and the net unhindered.

4. Russia was far more physical and won the vast majority of puck battles. Canada spent a lot of time trying to make things happen offensively when they were outnumbered.

Can't really find fault with any part of Russia's game, except maybe when they didn't really get a good chance on their 5 on 3 opportunity. As it stood, it didn't end up making a difference.

Could very well set up a Sweden-Canada quarter.

 

[NyQuil]

Could very well set up a Sweden-Canada quarter.

I'm giving up predicting what will happen in this tournament.

 

[greasysnapper]

Every team in group b has 3 pts after 2 games...

None will get relegated, and this basically guarantees Kazkhstan will be, and they'll be smoked, but could you imagine if a powerhouse ended up in the relegation round.

 

[Star Ocean]

I'm giving up predicting what will happen in this tournament.

I dont think it is possible, but imagine if Canada missed playoffs. TSN would be in tears.

 

[NyQuil]

I dont think it is possible, but imagine if Canada missed playoffs. TSN would be in tears.

There would be a lot of finger-pointing and a few articles about how the rest of the world is catching up and then we'd start thinking about the NHL playoffs.

 

[Coach Parker]

So is GF/GA going to come into play big-time here?

 

[NyQuil]

So is GF/GA going to come into play big-time here?

Don't let the Danes know.

They lost 14-0 last year to Canada as has been pointed out repeatedly.

 

[tardigrade81]

They're looking really good and they always play us tough.

Agreed, we lose that and we’re toast.

 

[tardigrade81]

I don't think they will but, if they do, good on them.

That being said, my guess, the Gold Medal winner comes from this pool - all this adversity will make these teams better.

Ya agreed. I would be ok with Germany doing well if we don’t. Too early to tell though. Sweden, Finland are always tough.

 

[LGBlues]

I don't get being hard on these kids for celebrating. My only frame of reference as far as dominance in a sport would be a team beating the US in basketball and I would expect that winner to celebrate like they knocked off a giant - it is the opposite of disrespect.

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Germany may beat us.

While being taken seriously by Canada feels pretty awesome, this might be a hot take.
I have no doubt you guys are furious about the loss to Russia and take all your anger out on us. This probably won't end well for us, lol.

 

[ORRFForever]

Could very well set up a Sweden-Canada quarter.

??? How?