Hard to tell what to expect from the semifinals: our D is pretty bad, Zhukov is unstable, Svechnikov missed the last practice and some of the guys that should've been among the leaders are underperforming so far (Alexeyev, Bitsadze). I think we're the underdogs this time.
I don't have seen Russia's games so i don't know much of your team.
But at least this younger Svechnikov looks really promising player.
Of course he's underage but still he's played well i don't expect Finland will dominate this semifinal today i think this game will be really close.
But if Russia starts taking stupid penalties Finland will score at least one goal on powerplay.
If Russia wants to win they have to stay out of penalty box Finland is best powerplay team in the tournament.
Our goalie Luukkonen is really promising and he'll go rounds 2-4 in NHL draft.
But in Czech Republic game he was a bit unsure and most of those Czechs goals came mistakes what Finland's defence did.
Joni Ikonen who's Finland's 1st center is played well in every game.
But in game against Canada he got some minor injury he can play but he's quite careful in his games one example is that he won't take much face-offs anymore.
Finland has also three underage players on the team.
They are C Jesperi Kotkaniemi, C / RW Rasmus Kupari and D Toni Utunen.
Lets have good and exciting semifinal today.
Good luck Russia and best team today goes to Final.