GDT: Gold Medal Game • Jan. 5 • Sweden 1, Russia 0 (OT) • Part II

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Zibanejad embraces Kuzsnetsov.

 

[Carlzner]

You're upset with the fans when it's the player that's showing such poor sportsmanship and disrespect for the tournament.

Sorry, where was Kuznetsov's poor sportsmanship?
Which is worse, a 19 year old kid celebrating a goal, or a whole adult crowd booing a 19 year old kid?

****ing seriously.

Stay classy Canada.

 

[SirKillalot]

Mrazek best G
Gormley best D
Kuznetsov best F

How on earth didn't Brodin or Klefbom win this one?

 

[Halpysback*]

Ryan Ellis didn't wear his silver medal last year. It's their choice to wear it or not.

He was Canadian though so that was a showing of pride.

 

[Evolu7ion]

Kuznetsov > Zibanejed, but Sweden > Russia tonight.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Zibanejad showed his true form in the 2nd half. That is why Ottawa drafted him 6th.

 

[scotian1]

yeah my eyes teared up a bit. I admit it.

Swedish fans should be very proud of this group they were great!

 

[TonsofPuppies*]

Because luck was the key in the Russians win against canada...

Yeah, getting outshot over 2 to 1, deflecting 3 in off of our own players, and us hitting the post 4 times in the game, means luck was on the Russians side. I'm not going to get into a debate about it though, this is Swedens moment. Hope you enjoyed the relegation round.

 

[RaskY]

You're upset with the fans when it's the player that's showing such poor sportsmanship and disrespect for the tournament.

Kuznetsov just lost the gold after a hard fought game, I think we all know it's a heat of the moment kind of thing..I'm not saying it's not disrespectful, but really? Booing the goalie that played out of his mind against your team a couple of days ago?

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

TO ALL YOU SWEDES. CONGRATULATIONS!!! and in 2 years I better see your country cheer on Canada because millions across our nation were praying for you!!! THANK YOU SWEDEN!!! Du suger ryssland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jigsaw99]

well russians will have home ice advantage next year with Yukapov and Grigorienko having more impact if they don't make their NHL teams.

 

[PBandJ]

Goddamit, I'm choking up a bit.

 

[icing]

finland should get a medal since Zibanejad is half finnish

One half finish one half iranian = 100% swede!

 

[Paul MacLeans stache]

Pretty classless and unsportsmanlike to not even take the silver medals around your neck. Just remember there are 8 other teams that would love to be in your shoes. I am glad the Russians lost, especially after this dispicable show of sportsmanship.

The best team won. Plain and simple, glad to see Sweden break the streak.

 

[jigsaw99]

Outshot 114 - 41 in the final two games, lol.

Goalies dervse gold medals fo Russia.

 

[hockey eh]

Most over used words when dealing with fans. Class and lack of class. Get over it, it's a sporting event people cheer and boo. These guys are young but let's not overly coddle them. Most could already enter the army for cryin out loud. Sporting events are as much about atmosphere as it is the game otherwise everyone would just watch sports from their couchs and not arenas and bars so stop boo hoo'ing over boo hoo'ing.

 

[molsonmuscle360]

Ryan Ellis didn't wear his silver medal last year. It's their choice to wear it or not.

Seriously. It's not what they came there to win. I can imagine not being happy and just wanting to toss them in the bag and not look at it for a while.

 

[velardiRUS]

Congratulations to Team Sweden. Russia can not play with the Canadians to the finals, it is difficult to tune in when the main rival is defeated.

 

[TheSpaceman]

I dislike Russia, but I truly like Sweden, its not the fact that they were playing a team I didnt like. I am more happy for Sweden to win than Russia to lose.

Go Swedes! and for you crazy folks up at 2-3 in the morning crack a beer and celebrate!

 

[The Bored Man]

Everyone saw Kuznetsov's quote. The Russians don't care if they win gold, all they want to do is beat Canada. Must be nice to aspire to be a loser.

Kuznetsov's made Canada a loser the last two years.

Some of you guys are unbelievable.

 

[Slimmy]

And Zibanejad with the game winner in the ot of the gold medal game. Not even spielberg could have directed this tourney better. I said all night Zibanejad would score the game winner and show everyone why he's considered such a prospect.
Waited so long.. This team just.. wow.. GOLD!!!!!!!

 

[boten]

yeah my eyes teared up a bit. I admit it.

a bit? I wept like a baby...

 

[651*]

They peppered the crap out of Markarov.

 

[tp71]

Sorry, where was Kuznetsov's poor sportsmanship?
Which is worse, a 19 year old kid celebrating a goal, or a whole adult crowd booing a 19 year old kid?

****ing seriously.

Stay classy Canada.

Dont lump us all into that group. I'm Canadian and I absolutely agree with you.

 

[CraigC]

well russians will have home ice advantage next year with Yukapov and Grigorienko having more impact if they don't make their NHL teams.

There's about a 5% chance of them both being there.