GDT: 2018 WJC • Game 25 • QF4: USA (4) - RUS (2) F

ViD

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USA in quarters? Recipe for success.

Truly though, hopefully we can continue the streak.

If our PP can do some damage at last, our chances look good.
 

BlitzSnipe

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This game will probably be close. I hope Russia will win but something tells me the U.S. will win by a goal or by shootout.
 

Cotton

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USA going with Woll again despite looking awful.

Has looked better than Oettinger who let in two very soft goals that put the USA in a hole early vs Canada. Make no mistake, had that been indoors they would of embarrassed him with all the chances they had that bobbled because of the snow.

I predict Woll shines, barring the D don’t go swimming again, and the USA takes this pretty convincingly.
 

london flyer

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americans have been anything but impressive so far,unless you count game against denmark. Russians always turn it up once the quarters start,4-2 russia,this was the worst match up possible for americans
 

AmericanDream

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I can't see Russia shutting down Mittlestadt and Tkachuk - but a few others will step up and have big games. I expect the US to win if they stay out of the damn box.
 

SabresSharks

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Teams usually improve as they get deeper into the tournament. I look for a good game from both sides. USA appears to be a bit stronger, but being down two forwards makes this a bigger challenge for them.

The top line should have a good game. Following the Denmark blowout, Mittelstadt and Tkachuk have either scored or provided the primary assist on 8 of 11 goals. They'll be the focus of Russia's defensive attention. One wonders how long they can keep rolling.

Hopefully Samberg continues his solid, consistent play, someone provides secondary scoring, and Hughes does a much better job of picking his spots.
 
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WolvesAndWings

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Not sure who to root for. I dislike Russia as a hockey team more as they're the big historic rival, but USA Hockey fans are so annoying I might hate the yanks more. Can they both lose?
 

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