GDT: Quarterfinal • Feb. 19 • Finland vs. Russia • Part II

[matsqq]

Great defensive game by the finns and Rask.

But Russia lacks a game plan and should get a coach that plays modern hockey.

If the game was about circling around in full speed in solo raids instead of scoring goals Russia would no doubt be the best in the world .

Also Rask >>>> Varlarmov

Granlund a great player and Selanne still a fantastic player !

 

[AJRAYMOND]

lol how did Malkin do?

Malkin played 5 times the game Ovechkin did.

 

[swimmer77]

Russia cost themselves when they failed to put Slovakia away in regulation. They would have had the bye and extra day's rest???

 

[Fantomas]

Just feel empty

Yup.

 

[GeorgesLaRAWK]

Russians exiting empty-handed.

I feel like the rest of this tournament is gravy.

 

[ChickenBurrito]

Finalnd doesn't need centers.

Just goalies and their system

 

[Hockeycast]

Where's that russian guy who said that Finland doesn't stand a chance?
Have to admit though that I was skeptical before the game but the Finns fought hard and Tuukka stood on his head.
Great game!
I feel bad for the rest of the russian fans though, with all of the hype and not even making the semis

 

[Bgav]

I feel for the Russian fans. If Canada had lost in the QF in Vancouver I would have needed to be put on suicide watch. Tough loss on home soil.

Instead we spanked the Russians. Best game ever

 

[The Gloaming]

shame Malkin was stuck with 2 bums on his wings

Ovechkin is an embarassment

Because Malkin was so great.

 

[Bergeron37]

Maybe if Bobrovsky started.

 

[RobertR]

I dunno why I'am laughing.. because I'am sad, or because this is such an embarrassment this is just too funny..

Everyone played bad, except first line, they had their chances.

Waiting for the **** storm in Russian media.

 

[Analyzer*]

The Russian coach seems awful. So many questionable decisions.

This.

The guy has shown he's a massive tool. He's almost Therrien bad.

I mean, you play a ****** defenseman like Medvedev when you need a goal and not, oh, I don't know... Markov ?

Only saw the 3rd period, but he seemed to want to win showed up sporadically at best. Tough loss and it will hurt, but some players just didn't want to show up...

 

[JJTT]

You can't have 9 KHL players and hope to win. KHL is a joke league. Yevgeni Medvedev couldn't make the American Hockey League he has no business on an olympic roster yet he was their 3rd or 4th best defenseman.

Finland has 11 euro players nothing to do with that

 

[Evil Doctor]

After the game against the US, I said Russia was not that good. A few people said I was delusional. Reality is, half of this Russian squad would not even be considered for Team USA.

Half the Russian team probably shouldn't have been considered for the Russian team...

 

[Danish Pastry]

Now before people complain (not that it's going to stop them) Finland was full measure for the win. This wasn't some tomato can international team that Russia lost to, but a top tier medal threat.

Though perhaps Healy might be right, too many KHLers getting too much ice time...

Wtf is anyone really that shocked by this result. Finland is a great team only ignorant people thought or think this is a massive upset... Finland is always in at the end.

 

[bolt thrower]

Selänne

 

[Fantomas]

Russia cost themselves when they failed to put Slovakia away in regulation. They would have had the bye and extra day's rest???

haha no. That was not the issue. An extra day of rest doesn't give them chemistry.

 

[Bure]

Congradulations Finland. Well deserved victory. Hope you guys can win it all!

Edit: This is so devestating for me...

 

[Smif]

Lame. Defensive hockey blows.

 

[Hzzz]

shame Malkin was stuck with 2 bums on his wings

Ovechkin is an embarassment

Malkin was horrible too....

 

[LSnow]

Erik Karlsson has been the best defenseman so far, followed by Doughty. Congrats to a well-deserved win, neighbours.

That why i said consideration. Both Karlsson and Doughty has been better thus far.

 

[Warden of the North]

Ive got some Finnish roots, proud of them today.

 

[PBandJ]

God damn Ovechkin looks like one step from suicide watch. I feel bad now.

 

[Sharppi]

Accidentally the whole Russia

 

[Namba 17]

Congratulations finns! Well deserved, you were better team! Good luck in 1/2!