GDT: Czech Republic Vs Russia | 12/27 @ 9:30PM ET | TSN/NHLN

[RememberTheName]

Mukhamadullin started off the game with a major unforced puck loss at the own blue line that luckily did not end up a goal against. Though he made a pretty bad play on the other blue line late in the second that lead to a goal against. So there is that

These were bad, but its weird how well he has played the rest of the game though. Aside from those two horrendous plays, I'd say he's looked rock solid as Russia's top defender

 

[Czechboy]

To me.. the Russians have been taking it easy... playing at 80 percent. Czechs are giving it everything they have, going 120 percent (for their ability levels).

Curious if the Czechs can keep this up for a full period... I can't shake the image of the Russians just coming out like gangbusters to start the third.

Yesterday we played 30 good minutes. We are now up to 40 so that is a good step.

As far as blowing up the pool.. make no mistake, no matter what I'll be shocked if Russia is not in the Semi's

Koffer from Rychlovsky is the most unlikely think I've seen in awhile...

 

[chaoshockey]

To me.. the Russians have been taking it easy... playing at 80 percent. Czechs are giving it everything they have, going 120 percent (for their ability levels).

Curious if the Czechs can keep this up for a full period... I can't shake the image of the Russians just coming out like gangbusters to start the third.

Yesterday we played 30 good minutes. We are now up to 40 so that is a good step.

As far as blowing up the pool.. make no mistake, no matter what I'll be shocked if Russia is not in the Semi's

Koffer from Rychlovsky is the most unlikely think I've seen in awhile...

If the Czechs pull this one out, B pool is gonna get wild for sure. Imagine Russia/Finland in the QF

 

[Atas2000]

What did he do wrong? He was on the ice for a minute and a half as well.

A defenceman has to be aware of a danger of a puck loss and a breakaway against and make safe play or be positioned in front of opposing players. That's defenceman basics. I never blame forwards for such plays. They are used to take risks in the OZ and be out of position for recovery. In that sequence Mukhamdullin was just careless at the czech blueline.

 

[cska78]

Not a fan how we are playing regardless of the score

 

[Czechboy]

If the Czechs pull this one out, B pool is gonna get wild for sure. Imagine Russia/Finland in the QF

One of Russia/US/Sweden will get Finland and that will be an amazing semi.

 

[c9gunner]

A defenceman has to be aware of a danger of a puck loss and a breakaway against and make safe play or be positioned in front of opposing players. That's defenceman basics. I never blame forwards for such plays. They are used to take risks in the OZ and be out of position for recovery. In that sequence Mukhamdullin was just careless at the czech blueline.

Absolutely. It's totally on him.

 

[Chainshot]

Svozil launching free gifts for the holidays. Jeez, that was hard to watch.

 

[cska78]

I also don't see any difference makers on the team, Amirov and Chinakhov seemed to have been overhyped quite a bit.

 

[Atas2000]

These were bad, but its weird how well he has played the rest of the game though. Aside from those two horrendous plays, I'd say he's looked rock solid as Russia's top defender

That is exactly what we were telling you the whole time. He is good offensively. He is good defensively(otherwise he wouldn't play in the KHL)... but he is good for an occasional defensive blunder. Maybe because he is a former forward, maybe for some other reasons. If he can work this out of his game in the future, he will be a great pick up for the Devils.

 

[tictactoe]

wow these are the chances... that should be scored on

 

[My3Sons]

A defenceman has to be aware of a danger of a puck loss and a breakaway against and make safe play or be positioned in front of opposing players. That's defenceman basics. I never blame forwards for such plays. They are used to take risks in the OZ and be out of position for recovery. In that sequence Mukhamdullin was just careless at the czech blueline.

I thought the mistake was not looking for a trailer once the play entered the Russian zone. That said the entire Russian team looks off. Guys shanking shots or just missing the net and not playing with purpose. Look at the sequence that led to the break by the Czechs. Three Russians high in the offensive end circling and circling in low danger areas and making passes that led to nothing. The whole team needs to pick it up.

 

[Atas2000]

I also don't see any difference makers on the team, Amirov and Chinakhov seemed to have been overhyped quite a bit.

They weren't. It's just they are not playing on their level yet for whatever reason. I just don't see the players I am used to.

 

[jj cale]

Thought for sure Russia was gonna score there.

 

[chaoshockey]

If the Russians keep this up, one of these chances are gonna go

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

A defenceman has to be aware of a danger of a puck loss and a breakaway against and make safe play or be positioned in front of opposing players. That's defenceman basics. I never blame forwards for such plays. They are used to take risks in the OZ and be out of position for recovery. In that sequence Mukhamdullin was just careless at the czech blueline.

Nobody could possibly expect any human to skate like that after a 3 min shift.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

Scoreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

 

[MXD]

HAHHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[ORRFForever]

Wow.

 

[tictactoe]

Askarov ha ha

 

[Hemsky001]

Important goal. Very important. Wohoo.

 

[c9gunner]

Oof. I didn't expect this one

 

[TimeZone]

This is...something.

 

[TMLeafer]

Oh man, was that a trip right before?

Block -> goal, classic!

 

[Tonystretcher]

Lang has been really impressive all tournament