Today is the day! A real chance for Canada to prove they are sharp and prepared to win it all.
keys to the game:
Bordeur: Can't afford to be "untidy" today. Handle the puck safely but effectively,no bad rebounds...USA will be much tougher in front of our goal than the last 2 opponents.
Draper/Maltby/Smyth line: Got together around halfway through the last game...I really like these 3 together...hope to see them again today...whoever they match up with they must force turnovers and cycle the puck...this line can wear down the Americans.
Canadian Powerplay: Best in the tourney so far? Can be a huge part of our success...but like Brodeur the powerplay is getting its first "real test" today...so step one is to gain the zone,step 2 get shots on net...somewhere inbetween step 2 and atep 3 we have to control the play....down low...and not let our chaotic defencemen (Jovo) run around....no shorthanded chances/goals allowed! The backbone of the powerplay is the 3 or 4 different players we have who go to the crease and make plays/finish. Nash,Thorton,Smyth and perhaps Doan...Heatley should take a few more shots too!