GDT: Semi Final: Russia Vs Sweden | 9AM EST 1PM CET | RUS 5 - 4 SWE OT

[Cor]

It was, and that’s why it was commented on as such. Or are you suggesting it’s only because he’s a leaf? Because personally for me, that could’ve been Ray Bourque and is have called it a bad play. I don’t think Ferraro and the colour commentator (who’s name is for some reason escaping me right now) immediately the painting it out as a bad play is due to them being leaf haters either. You have the emotional bond to the player which clouding your logic here, not them.

I really don't care about what commentary says.

Unless you think whatever commentary says is the absolute truth. I wouldn't suggest that.

 

[Chimpradamus]

Based on the comments on this game thread, justice was served in the end.

And you're imagining if the Russian/ Canadian/ whatever star player would've been ejected for that hit, that this place would've stayed quiet? Especially with how tilted the ice was with what was considered a penalty later on? You would've heard the same thing.

Yes, Sweden did it again.

... said the massively known Finnish troll.

 

[wacko2]

Don't matter. Russian D will compete for the Gold. This guy talked tough and ended up a loser as he should. End of story.

Russian defense, no first rounders, was much better than Sweden's. Only goaltending issues kept this game close.

 

[Firsov99]

Nah, this team doesn't have anybody with NHL stardom potential, aside from Romanov. It's just a very even team with a lot of skillful players, but that's it, no Panarin, Tarasenko, Kuznetsov, Kucherov, Gusev on this team. Romanov is going to be good, though.

As a team, this one is better than previous teams with a handful of star players, in my opinion. When was the last time team Russia outshot badly both Canada and Sweden in the same tournament?

 

[Czechboy]

Why oh why did that goal have to involve Sandin. This thread is unbearable now.

I am amazed no one has blamed the Slovaks and Czechs for all the slashes to Sandin for that OT goal!

 

[WestCoastFinnie]

Pod = God

 

[FinPanda]

But you cant accuse us for not being consistent. Without Höglander this was Russias game to win. 5min powerplay and the best pointproducer in Sweden gone. Would be hard to overcome for any team against this Russian team. Höglander cost us this game. Now go win over Canada.

Yeah it was a huge loss for Sweden to lose Höglander. It was very impressive that they were one goal away from winning without their top player.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

How has Alexandrov been this tournament? Is this kid an NHLer at some point?

I thought he was excellent during the round robin. Really quick, two-way forward with skill. I liked him so much I looked it up to see who drafted him, and, of course, it's the Blues.

He needs some seasoning, but I like his game.

 

[Gallagbi]

This is a 1 on 3?

Come on.... and you tell me to rewatch it lmao

In all likelyhood #11 on Russia is yelling at Morozov letting him know he was coming in.

Sandin can't give up the middle like he did. His gaps too wide and he doesn't close properly. Misread in an otherwise strong game for him.

 

[Icebreakers]

This is a 1 on 3?

Come on.... and you tell me to rewatch it lmao

In all likelyhood #11 on Russia is yelling at Morozov letting him know he was coming in.

Okay it was purely a one on one. Sandin got beat. There wasnt a good way for Morozov to utilize his teammates. That screenshot you took was when Sandin already got beat.

 

[Melkor]

Russian defense, no first rounders, was much better than Sweden's. Only goaltending issues kept this game close.

Yep, great team game. No passengers on this team. A bunch of warriors.

 

[Ryan Michaels]

I like the chip on the shoulder... Russians play with passion. Emotional people.

Playing with passion is one thing, suggesting the media doesn't report on a player because he's Russian when you play in Washington, with Ovie, and have a mic in your face, is just kinda dumb. Samsonov isn't talked about much because he's just getting started and that Holtby dude was pretty good for a pretty long time. No doubt he's had a heck of a start to his career but these things take time, lets at least give it some before playing victim.

 

[swedehollow]

I felt we lost the game right when Hog was expelled. Actually played better then I thought. Sandin got criticism but It’s really hard to defend 3v3. Russia had 4 good lines and it showed in the third. Hate to say it, but the better team won. With Hoglander still in the game it would be a different game.

 

[Chimpradamus]

As a team, this one is better than previous teams with a handful of star players, in my opinion. When was the last time team Russia outshot badly both Canada and Sweden in the same tournament?

Yes, they have a really solid team this year. Probably the deepest team they've had in 20 years.

 

[Cor]

Sandin can't give up the middle like he did. His gaps too wide and he doesn't close properly. Misread in an otherwise strong game for him.

Did you watch the goal?

The Russian player comes down the left side, cuts to the middle, and Sandin prevents him, and pushes him out to the right side.

Like, this is basic stuff

 

[Cor]

Okay it was purely a one on one. Sandin got beat. There wasnt a good way for Morozov to utilize his teammates. That screenshot you took was when Sandin already got beat.

That screenshot is when Morozov is just shooting.

Sandin is still with him, and has kept him outside the slot into the faceoff circle. Morozov is further towards the far side of the ice, so it looks like he's further ahead, but if he tries to cut inside again, Sandin is there to knock him off.

The goalie needs to make the save there.

 

[Chimpradamus]

Sandin can't give up the middle like he did. His gaps too wide and he doesn't close properly. Misread in an otherwise strong game for him.

You realize they played 3 on 3, right? How much ice should he cover? On a bad line change, where he was left out alone and gassed, on a shot that shouldn't have been a goal, but it happened to be a near perfect shot off the post? Blaming the OT on Sandin is quite ridiculous.

Also, the bashing on the Russian goalie is getting overboard. He had a tough game with alot of screens on most of the goals he allowed.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Came back from 3-1 too. Crazy game... it's definitely happened but it's hard to win a game when you've pulled your goalie.

Finland did it in 2016.

 

[Czechboy]

Playing with passion is one thing, suggesting the media doesn't report on a player because he's Russian when you play in Washington, with Ovie, and have a mic in your face, is just kinda dumb. Samsonov isn't talked about much because he's just getting started and that Holtby dude was pretty good for a pretty long time. No doubt he's had a heck of a start to his career but these things take time, lets at least give it some before playing victim.

I didn't say he was right... I just like the us vs them attitude that the Russians have. It's really grown on me in the last decade for some reason.

FTR.. Samsonov is blocking Vanecek so I'd be fine if they trade him.lol

 

[RorschachWJK]

That was due to all momentum being taken away because of a ridiculous, deflating penalty.

Russia dominated this game more than Sweden. Russia was also more deserving of the win. Deal with it.

 

[ViD]

Russia will now get a medal in 10 of last 11 tournaments. Only one gold though

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

Sandin got walked

 

[Czechboy]

Russia will now get a medal in 10 of last 11 tournaments. Only one gold though

That is outstanding... if they get Gold tomorrow... there last 5 years might be the most impressive overall.

 

[Ryan Michaels]

I didn't say he was right... I just like the us vs them attitude that the Russians have. It's really grown on me in the last decade for some reason.

FTR.. Samsonov is blocking Vanecek so I'd be fine if they trade him.lol

Fair enough. No problem with the passion, I just found it to be an annoying take.

 

[Barrie22]

That is outstanding... if they get Gold tomorrow... there last 5 years might be the most impressive overall.

Overall for the russians or overall in terms of the tournament?