GDT: WJC - Slovakia vs Switzerland, Dec.. 27, 2023

[Czechboy]

Slovakia looked awesome yesterday and sent notice they could medal. Our first look at the Swiss.

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[Hinterland]

I always expected a Slovakian win but also a tight game..as WJC games between those sides are almost always close affairs.

I'm pretty high on the Czech team though. I was unable to watch the game but based on today's result it will be interesting to see if the Swiss can still stay in touch or if the Slovaks can get a 2nd statement win in as many days.

Gajan gonna start back to back?

 

[kudla]

I always expected a Slovakian win but also a tight game..as WJC games between those sides are almost always close affairs.

I'm pretty high on the Czech team though. I was unable to watch the game but based on today's result it will be interesting to see if the Swiss can still stay in touch or if the Slovaks can get a 2nd statement win in as many days.

Gajan gonna start back to back?

It would be a surprise to me if the Swiss kept it close. Gajan will start i am quite sure.

 

[shaner8989]

I always expected a Slovakian win but also a tight game..as WJC games between those sides are almost always close affairs.

I'm pretty high on the Czech team though. I was unable to watch the game but based on today's result it will be interesting to see if the Swiss can still stay in touch or if the Slovaks can get a 2nd statement win in as many days.

Gajan gonna start back to back?

I’d assume we see Urban

 

[Hinterland]

I’d assume we see Urban

We'll see. There's a chance because it's a back to back but we're talking about games 1 and 2 of the tournament so Gajan should still be sharp. I'm not sure if Slovakia wants to risk that vs Switzerland but maybe the win vs Czechia gave them confidence to do so. I think that Gajan is the clear nr.1 though and I don't think Urban or Elias are actually any good. I think the only way Switzerland can win this game is if Gajan is rested. From a Slovakian perspective it would make more sense to rest their nr.1 vs Norway or USA.

 

[Statsy]

I think we see Gajan again. Particularly with how the pools are grouped this year, Slovakia can't afford a slip up.

 

[tobu]

Gajan confirmed the starter. Slovakia with one change on the 4th line, Suchy replaces Sotek.

 

[Kuracmugger]

Why would you start Beglieri?

 

[Hinterland]

Why would you start Beglieri?

If you wanna lose the game? Even Grüter is better. Switzerland has like 10 eligible goalies better than Beglieri. This game is lost before it started...

 

[Erikfromfin]

Mistake going same goalie back to back?

 

[Hinterland]

Lol @ Beglieri...

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Goal Slovakia! Even game so far.

 

[Speyer]

Looks like the PP will be horrible this year once more. Really no excuse for sucking in a particular area of the game for so long.

 

[Kuracmugger]

Mysports app stream is lagging all the time and im 99% sure it isn‘t my internet connection just show the games on tv24

 

[SwissFan12]

Come on guys there is room to score

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Swiss look stronger than I expected this year, and Slovakia is unsurprisingly impressive.

If Norway continues to play like they did vs USA, this "weak" group could be sneaky good.

 

[tobu]

Slovaks slow again this first period, let's see if they take it to another level from the 2nd as they did vs the Czechs. Swiss are good tbh, should have scored at least one though.

 

[swissdude]

Mysports app stream is lagging all the time and im 99% sure it isn‘t my internet connection just show the games on tv24

same here it is definitely not the internet connection and I also don't see why they don't show it on tv24...

 

[Statsy]

Miles Muller looks amazing!

 

[Tryblot]

Button is obnoxious.

 

[SwissFan12]

Miles Muller looks amazing!

He has an impressive skating ability, hope to see him in the NHL at some point

Shots are 14-6 but still 0 goal... Our inability to finish is a long-term curse for sure

 

[Speyer]

He has an impressive skating ability, hope to see him in the NHL

He seems to have really worked on his hands. I dont remember him being this skilled. He was the most notable forward for Switzerland by far. Taibel is looking a lot weaker though compared to the game vs Canada.

 

[Hinterland]

Mistake going same goalie back to back?

No. Shots were 14:6 Switzerland and Switzerland dominated period 1. Gajan was rock solid and I'm not sure his backups would have saved all shots. They're certainly not much better than Beglieri who gave up a goal despite having almost nothing to do just because he lost both his net and track of the puck. That would never happen to Gajan. He's the difference so far in this game. It's day 2 of the tournament. No way Gajan is tired already.

 

[Kuracmugger]

same here it is definitely not the internet connection and I also don't see why they don't show it on tv24...

Sucks i hope they figure this out it‘s very annoying. I think they want to promote the new app and therefore don‘t show the games on tv24 but just my guess

 

[Hinterland]

He seems to have really worked on his hands. I dont remember him being this skilled. He was the most notable forward for Switzerland by far. Taibel is looking a lot weaker though compared to the game vs Canada.

I don't think Taibel has been any good since his injury. Same goes for Weber. Still wondering how healthy they are.