that's quite surprising. and cool.I like the fact that Russia did not take a single penalty the entire game.
I am shocked! Seriously... did that ever happen before?I like the fact that Russia did not take a single penalty the entire game.
Ovechkin-Nepriayev-Kulemin:
Very little combinational play. They battle for the puck very hard, but once they get it, there is a tendancy for north-south individualistic play. It has been somewhat effective, and should be even more effective against stronger opponents since it contrasts the play of the other lines. Yet Nepriayev seems to lack the offensive ability to make this a well-fitted offensive line. Hopefully the individual counterattacking skill of Ovechkin and Kulemin will allow this energy line to score consistantly throughout the tournament.
Kharitonov-Schastlivy-Radulov:
Have seen very little icetime, not allowing them to demonstrate the combinational play they impressed with during the test matches. Good enough for a 4th line. As has been said Radulov is a tank, Kharitonov always *seems* dangerous when with the puck, and Schastlivy is quite capable as well - I really liked the goal on Atyushov's stretch pass.
Someone told me Koschechkin was playing. Did he play the whole game?how did the russian goalie look im not sure who played but did he control rebounds well/ play the puck well things of that nature?
He sure did.Someone told me Koschechkin was playing. Did he play the whole game?
http://2007.russian-hockey.ru/video/IHWC_2007_27.04.07_RUS-DEN.zipCan someone post highlights of the game or at least point me to the right direction (torrents maybe). Is anybody here capping this games?