GDT: U.S.A. vs Sweden @ 7pm PT/ 10pm ET/ 4am Monday CEST

[Mikeshane]

Hoping for a Sweden win but I got a Sunday night 1 goal world junior game in the middle of August so all in all not half bad.

 

[TheBluePenguin]

Rebound control...

 

[ORRFForever]

The U.S. played a GREAT game but I like Canada's chances against that Swedish team and/or that American goalie.

 

[snipes]

Hes very smooth but hes immature and gets rattled quite easily. Kind of kid that never really faced adversity.

All the physical tools. Good size and very fluid skater but missing something, it’s hard to explain. Tends to get pushed around a lot and fold against tough competition.

I’ve just never really been that overly impressed with Edvinsson, maybe I’ve only focused closely on limited international viewings and he’s better at other times. I’m not a huge fan of his game, but D men can take time and he’s got time to grow. He needs to develop a bit more of a mean streak to his game.

 

[Zerotonine]

Might as well give Canada the Gold.

Americans look to be the toughest opponent and Canada will torch this goalie

 

[ORRFForever]

Mberko was quite the adventure.

That sums up the U.S. 3rd period nicely.

If he melts down, the U.S. could find themselves in a deep hole.

 

[Ginger Papa]

This was sort of a bizarre game in the end.

 

[ORRFForever]

Might as well give Canada the Gold.

Americans look to be the toughest opponent and Canada will torch this goalie

I hope you're right.

 

[Chainshot]

Sweden isn't winning anything in this tournament with that type of effort and execution

They get the Latvians in the next game though. While I'd love to see Latvia be the plucky maroon engine that could, do we really - REALLY - think they're going to knock off the Swedes?

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

We had best hope he's mbetter in the next game or it'll be more USA Hockey disappointment.

Living down to the low expectations we had for goaltending. Kind of stuck with him now. Highly doubtful they'd start a different guy in the elimination round.

 

[jj cale]

I'm gonna do my best Trevor Zegras for my closing remarks on this game......................they still haven't faced a good opponent.

 

[Chainshot]

Might as well give Canada the Gold.

Americans look to be the toughest opponent and Canada will torch this goalie

After watching him fighting the puck, I'm sure Bedard and McTavish are thinking... yeah, that's going to be fun.

 

[jj cale]

Living down to the low expectations we had for goaltending. Kind of stuck with him now. Highly doubtful they'd start a different guy in the elimination round.

It doesn't look great in that area at all.

 

[Steve Kournianos]

Can’t marginalize this win. This was convincing, even with a fluke goal and a late PPG. Complete paralyzation. Swedes never had a single push after 1-0 that was earned from hard work.

First 55 minutes were perfect against a strong team.

 

[Canada4Gold]

They get the Latvians in the next game though. While I'd love to see Latvia be the plucky maroon engine that could, do we really - REALLY - think they're going to knock off the Swedes?

They shouldn't overestimate Germany who they have to beat before getting Latvia.

 

[Oak]

Can I watch this online anywhere? I no longer have cable so only have streaming options.

 

[Summer Rose]

I'll take the win and the group win. On to the Czech Republic.

Time for bed.

 

[ORRFForever]

I'll take the win and the group win. On to the Czech Republic.

Time for bed.

Good night (everyone).

 

[Chainshot]

Living down to the low expectations we had for goaltending. Kind of stuck with him now. Highly doubtful they'd start a different guy in the elimination round.

Yeah, there is no way they roll in a cold goalie in the next game.

 

[Mrb1p]

All the physical tools. Good size and very fluid skater but missing something, it’s hard to explain. Tends to get pushed around a lot and fold against tough competition.

I’ve just never really been that overly impressed with Edvinsson, maybe I’ve only focused closely on limited international viewings and he’s better at other times. I’m not a huge fan of his game, but D men can take time and he’s got time to grow. He needs to develop a bit more of a mean streak to his game.

He has all the tools to be a number one but IMO he will fall short because of his lack of poise and drive. Good thing is, hes gonna play behind Seider.

 

[Chainshot]

In honor of the Czechs, and their world class consumption of sudsie beverages, I may have one in their honor.

 

[snipes]

Can’t marginalize this win. This was convincing, even with a fluke goal and a late PPG. Complete paralyzation. Swedes never had a single push after 1-0 that was earned from hard work.

First 55 minutes were perfect against a strong team.

Strong team effort, this is a good American team. They play a structured game and are competitive in all 3 zones.

The goaltending is a major question mark. I can see why American fans were concerned about it.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Sweden was terrible tbh. Didn't deserve to be in this game. For a team with that many 1st round picks in their forward corps more than a little surprising they barely had any controlled entries or sustained pressure.

Americans look really really good. Dangerous players up front and for my money the best defense of the tournament. That blueline will have to be spotless if their goalie plans on playing like that tho.

 

[Ginger Papa]

Can I watch this online anywhere? I no longer have cable so only have streaming options.

Check your DM in a minute my Rangers friend

 

[jj cale]

mediocre game, but told us a lot about both teams

It did indeed.