GDT: WJC, NYE, Slovakia vs USA, 6am EST

[tobu]

Mesar's edge work is sick

 

[vlady]

damn, Urban really isn't helping his draft chances

 

[clydesdale line]

Dat pass by Will Smith though... Holy.

Great shot by Leonard.

 

[Cake Eater]

Slovak goalie should’ve had that. Dave Starman is all-time bad at his job.

 

[vlady]

we dominate the period but still lose it 3-1

 

[Gritty]

great response by USA after that weak call

 

[Cake Eater]

US depth now taking over

 

[tobu]

Damn, just like that it's a 3 goal differential. What a way to screw up a great period by Slovakia.

 

[wishywashy19]

Ciernik and Natny out for Slovakia

Also Gajan being rested, he is not even in the lineup.

Bullshit move

 

[MNRube]

Who made that pass to McGroarty? That was nasty

 

[MTU34]

Who made that pass to McGroarty? That was nasty

Fortescue

 

[Cake Eater]

we dominate the period but still lose it 3-1

This might be a language barrier thing but dominate isn’t the right word here.

 

[heynowbababooey]

USA needed those 2 late goals. They were looking a little sloppy. Hope they tighten things up and close this one out strong.

 

[stastny12]

Slovaks were schooled in the period. This is perhaps a good thing ahead of a key game in the QFs.

 

[Antiillafire]

Honzek no show in todays game

 

[clydesdale line]

Mesar showing Hutson who has been the better Habs prospect in this tournament so far.

 

[vlady]

This might be a language barrier thing but dominate isn’t the right word here.

20-11 in shots, we also had way more chances and better chances all the way until the last couple of minutes.

 

[TLEH]

Mesar been my favorite player so far for Slovaks.

 

[czechcanadian]

Gajan wouldn’t have made a difference on many of those goals.
Maybe the inexperience in Slovak defence finally showing.
Although I’ve been really impressed with it overall.
USA is always like this. Same with Canada. Very opportunistic.

20-11 in shots, we also had way more chances and better chances all the way until the last couple of minutes.

Augustine is awesome. The Americans defence was also really good right in front of their net.

 

[kudla]

Slovaks were schooled in the period. This is perhaps a good thing ahead of a key game in the QFs.

What? We literally dominated the play vs the U.S, just cant convert today

 

[Antiillafire]

20-11 in shots, we also had way more chances and better chances all the way until the last couple of minutes.

I mean the PP’s helped a lot with that shot advantage. Problem is, is Slovak defense now showing its level. And 4th line got hemmed in badly a few times.

Still just unacceptable at every level to let up for 2 mins and give up 2 late goals

 

[tunnelvision]

Honzek no show in todays game

Has he shown more effort in previous games? I've been a little disappointed with his play so far.

 

[Jukurit]

Slovakian fans shouldn't feel disheartened if they lose this game. I think they will very easily beat Finland in quarter-finals. Slovakian team is so much better than Finland. They're more skilled, play faster, better coached, show more spirit.

 

[Cake Eater]

20-11 in shots, we also had way more chances and better chances all the way until the last couple of minutes.

Periods are 20 mins long though. You can’t ignore parts of it. Getting outside shots on PP opportunities doesn’t mean Slovakia dominated. Quality of possession matters.

Slovakian fans shouldn't feel disheartened if they lose this game. I think they will very easily beat Finland in quarter-finals. Slovakian team is so much better than Finland. They're more skilled, play faster, better coached, show more spirit.

Worst Finland team in at least a decade. And yes, this Slovak team is a top 5 team, probably top 4, in the tourney. That’s a big tip of the cap for them.

 

[tobu]

Slovakian fans shouldn't feel disheartened if they lose this game. I think they will very easily beat Finland in quarter-finals. Slovakian team is so much better than Finland. They're more skilled, play faster, better coached, show more spirit.

I don't think most of the Slovaks on these boards think this team is well coached. Skill is absolutely there though.