GDT: Semi-Final | United States Vs Finland | 9:30 PM ET | NHLN/TSN

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9:30 PM ET: United States (4-0-0-1, 1st Group B) vs Finland (4-0-0-1, 2nd Group A)

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[TheBeastCoast]

Going 3-2 USA in overtime.

 

[AppalachianFinn13]

4-3 Finland

 

[Fatass]

I see a serious beat down in this one. Too much elite scoring on this US team for the Finns. Caufild will light the lamp multiple times on the PP. 7-1 USA.

 

[MoeTheHobo]

Yes, probably 12-0 to USA

Don't worry guys, I'm jinxing

 

[MoeTheHobo]

I see a serious beat down in this one. Too much elite scoring on this US team for the Finns. Caufild will light the lamp multiple times on the PP. 7-1 USA.

How many Liiga players does USA have?

 

[Fatass]

How many Liiga players does USA have?

I’m guessing your point is the Finns have players who played a lot this year before this tournament. The US guys started behind, but are getting into season form now.

 

[domiwroze]

Yes, probably 12-0 to USA

Don't worry guys, I'm jinxing

*Morgan Freeman's voice*

... Little did he knew...

 

[mrmovies779]

4-1 USA

 

[MoeTheHobo]

I’m guessing your point is the Finns have players who played a lot this year before this tournament. The US guys started behind, but are getting into season form now.

Nah, it's a meme from World champs 2019 when Finland won against NHL-packed teams without any NHL players themselves.

My point was that in a bo1 semi-final, skill isn't necessarily the biggest factor for winning games. But let's see.

 

[llwyd]

Well, I think the main issue for the USA is to save maximum energy for the final. It's a tough schedule and Finland will fold in any case. Just hit the brakes at 4-0 at the latest.

 

[ddlennon]

Ah time for our yearly tradition of kicking the americans out of another jr tourney

 

[jonlin]

5-2 USA win. We have been bad from the start in every game. If the score is tied after 1st then we have a chance. I have seen bad turnovers from our Finnish D every 1st period and USA has players that can score if this happens

 

[FinPanda]

5-1 USA. USA has the talent to score goals.

 

[Zamuz]

outcome depends on what kind of finland we see

the one against Canada or the one against Sweden for 2 periods

 

[IceHockeyDude]

Finland has won the last 2 important games against USA. 2020 the quarter-final and 2019 the gold medal game. Last time USA and Finland played at the play-off round in 2010 and then USA took the win.

This year it will obviously be different as USA is having a stronger team and playing in NHL-sized ice.

Im too lazy to check out the results from u18 tournaments.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

 

[Chrisinroch]

Well, I think the main issue for the USA is to save maximum energy for the final. It's a tough schedule and Finland will fold in any case. Just hit the brakes at 4-0 at the latest.

I see what you did there.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I'm not great with predictions so all I will say is Finland is a tough out. The U.S. will need to protect the puck and make good decisions. Stay disciplined. Also, Knight will need to have his A game as things will eventually get dicey in his end of the ice. This should be a close game. Honestly, I can see it go either way.

 

[J1mLahey]

5-3 USA

 

[snowkiddin]

I actually think this will be a closer game than most around here seem to think. Like the other semi, I think this will be a toss up.

Going with USA.

 

[NyQuil]

5-0 USA.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

5-0 USA.

For real? I'd love to see it but I think this is going to be a dog fight.

 

[Husqvarna]

Finland has won the last 2 important games against USA. 2020 the quarter-final and 2019 the gold medal game. Last time USA and Finland played at the play-off round in 2010 and then USA took the win.

This year it will obviously be different as USA is having a stronger team and playing in NHL-sized ice.

Im too lazy to check out the results from u18 tournaments.

We - Finland - are not afraid of USA. We are not of Russia either. Not in icehockey and no way either. And you know it. Cold fact.

 

[NyQuil]

For real? I'd love to see it but I think this is going to be a dog fight.

Depends how many PPs the US gets.

I think they have the best unit in the tournament.

The Finns have Lundell to help spark the offence but overall I think the emotional win over Sweden will actually hamper their ability to get motivated for this game.