WC QF: May 5 GDT - CZECH REPUBLIC vs. USA 2-3 (OT PS)

[Preds666]

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Czech Republic vs. USA
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My prediction: 4-2 Czechs

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[zecke26]

could be an interesting game. i don't know what to expect from USA. they're pretty much a gamble.

i say 5-3 czech, because of home advantage and a better performance so far.

 

[e-e]

2:1 czechs

go slovakia go

 

[Rabid Ranger]

After seeing Canada get womped I don't know what to think about this match-up. I think the Czechs will pull it out, but it won't be a blowout. 5-3, with the 5th goal being an empty netter. If the U.S.'s defense stays tight, whoever's in goal is sharp, and there is timely scoring, the U.S. could surprise.

 

[jstreet]

Vokoun has been super sharp for the Czechs, we'll see if his old American NHL buddies can fare better against him that the rest of the world has.

 

[golfmade]

I'll be wearing my Vokoun jersey.

 

[Tuggy]

Czechs take this one rather easily.... 5-2 Czechs.

 

[mikkoz]

Well Czechs should win, they´ve been very impressive so far. Usa can win only if they can keep the home team away from the scoreboard = frustrate them. (And score at least once)

Czech Republic - USA 4-1

 

[rnyquist]

Well Czechs should win, they´ve been very impressive so far. Usa can win only if they can keep the home team away from the scoreboard = frustrate them.

Czech Republic - USA 4-1

lol so you mean by keeping the czechs off the score board, the US could in turn win?? what a novel idea!! lol

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Looks fairly even so far. 15 shots apiece just starting the 2nd period. No score.

 

[Epsilon]

2-0 Czechs, Jagr and Skoula with the goals.

 

[devilsfan26]

Park just scored, assited by Matt Cullen.

2-1 Czechs

 

[mikkoz]

Its 2-2 and penalty shot time!

What a thriller!

 

[Preds666]

absolutely excellent game, GO USA!

 

[Preds666]

USA WIN!

What an amazing game. Best game of the tournament

 

[mikkoz]

Penalty shots

1.round both hit the post
2. round both tryes are saved
3. round both hit the post
4. round both are saved
5. round A Roach scores - Czech(Dopita) no goal

USA wins!

 

[Chevy Cheveldae]

wow....Andy Roach, the defenceman makes the cool penalty......and Dopita misses the last one

czechs are stunned ...


now USA will face Sweden in the semis

 

[JVR]

USA WIN!

What an amazing game. Best game of the tournament

I kind of expected the Czech to lose, it's the pressure of having to win at home!

 

[Jacob]

Does that Roach goal count on the stats sheet? What if every player ahead of him had scored on their penalty shots?

 

[SergeiK]

That was easyly the best game of tournament. Jan Hlavac will always remember his own goal (2-2 for USA).

Prague must be a quiet place tonight.

 

[BF_Sweden]

I feel kind of sorry for the crowd and for the whole Check nation, but I guess its good for Sweden. Foppa against Drury!

 

[Robertsson 4-ever]

USA vs Sweden. Interesting matchup, and two teams thata will work hard to get a win. Sweden was the best team last time, but NA teams usually gets better throughout a tournament. Will be a good game!

 

[William H Bonney]

USA USA!!!!!!

Hopefully the Americans can get an offensive stud to join the team since it has one roster spot open!

 

[devilsfan26]

GO USA!!!!!!! Too bad we can't watch the games over here.

 

[MLH]

3-4

USA wins in overtime. I have some money on this unlikely scenario

Czech: Jágr 2, Rucinsky
USA: Park, Drury, Roach 2(including ot winner)

wow, impressive prediction