GDT: Gold Medal Game: Canada Vs Russia | 1:00PM EST 7PM CET

[jj cale]

Hard to believe swedes were that close beating them.

Askarov didn't help, he couldn't make any saves.

 

[FinPanda]

Canada had a way easier semifinal and usually what comes after a crushing victory is some kind of a loss if they aren't prepared.

Hoping for a Canadian victory though.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Canada had a way easier semifinal and usually what comes after a crushing victory is some kind of a loss if they aren't prepared.

Hoping for a Canadian victory though.

I feel like the absolutely pounding Canada took from Russia a week ago is going to have them pretty prepared for this one.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

How can I watch this game in the US (DC area) ?

 

[CanuckistanFlyerfan]

well we are facing a team that beat us by that same score so that makes us an underdog.

Ok gotcha. Thought you were calling Russia the'dog. my mistake.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I’ll say 4-2 Russia. I’ve thought since before the tournament that they’d win. As long as they are playing Miftakhov, they are the strongest team in this tournament.

 

[OVITOMMY]

old classic game. lets fun

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Russia's defense are too big/mobile. They box everything to the outside so easily then stop plays instantly along the boards. Canada's D are going to have trouble making accurate first passes, probably go off the glass and attack neutral zone with speed. Cant see Canada winning 5 on 5 game.

 

[Finner]

Question is are we going to see over 7 goals or under? I could use some extra euros.

 

[Sens72]

No score prediction but it goes to OT and Dawson Mercer scores the OT winner.

 

[Star Ocean]

Would not surprise me if russia is doped like every other sport. Their stamina was too good yesterday.

Go Canada!

 

[jj cale]

I’ll say 4-2 Russia. I’ve thought since before the tournament that they’d win. As long as they are playing Miftakhov, they are the strongest team in this tournament.

Yeah, I had them to win all along too.

Hayton being out doesn't help matters for Canada.

 

[soo hound girl]

Yeah, I had them to win all along too.

Hayton being out doesn't help matters for Canada.

Hayton will play today book it

 

[jimbarrou]

Would not surprise me if russia is doped like every other sport. Their stamina was too good yesterday.

Go Canada!

Their stamina was off the charts because of the Russian gas.... soooooooonk

 

[jj cale]

Hayton will play today book it

Maybe but at what level? his sniping ability is probably his best weapon and most what makes him dangerous working with Lafreniere, can't help but think his injury will greatly affect that ability.

 

[jj cale]

Canadian fans must have bought the package deals because there is a lot of them in the stands for the bronze medal game too I've noticed.

 

[sh1tcatapult]

El Classico in the finals - there's nothing better in international hockey.

Bragin's Swan Song. It's his last WJC. Larionov is next and nobody knows what's gonna come out of it. We have already seen another outstanding russian player, who for the first time became a head coach in the Russian U20. What came out of it and what it cost russian youth hockey. Will see anyway.

I hope to see today Valery Nikolaevich’s signature coaching. Something like the 2011 GMG will be OK.

Games like this - thats why we are watching international hockey, after all. Good luck to both teams. And Go Russia. Of course.

 

[Czechboy]

I think the less emotional team takes it.
Canada would have an amazing comeback story if they take it... lose 6-0, the helmet incident, the headbutt etc. I said it when all this happened. I can see the TSN piece on this gold medal playing on repeat on all 5 channels during the holidays for years to come!
Russia is medalling a tonne but no Gold's. I'd be happy for them if they could get a gold. Their program is on the rise. I do feel they are the next 'goalie factory' coming up in the world (Top 2 goalies in Vezina voting last season were Russian, Samsonov is coming on strong and Askarov is going top 10... plus other goalies like Khudobin, Varlomov and Georgiev) YET there weakness coming into this game is which goalie to start. Crazy

For a recap for everyone:

Most medals - Russia
Most golds - Canada

Will it be 18-13 for Canada for Gold's after this or 17-14?

I love it! Let's do this!

 

[jj cale]

El Classico in the finals - there's nothing better in international hockey.

Bragin's Swan Song. It's his last WJC. Larionov is next and nobody knows what's gonna come out of it. We have already seen another outstanding russian player, who for the first time became a head coach in the Russian U20. What came out of it and what it cost russian youth hockey. Will see anyway.

I hope to see today Valery Nikolaevich’s signature coaching. Something like the 2011 GMG will be OK.

Games like this - thats why we are watching international hockey, after all. Good luck to both teams. And Go Russia. Of course.

We have to play our absolute best game against you guys today or we don't stand a chance.

Hoping for a traditional Canada-Russia classic win or lose.

 

[Czechboy]

We have already seen another outstanding russian player, who for the first time became a head coach in the Russian U20

?

 

[sh1tcatapult]

?

Nemchinov, U20 superseries and WJC in Ottawa. Eberle. Lucky as the devil.

 

[Czechboy]

Nemchinov, U20 superseries and WJC in Ottawa. Eberle. Lucky as the devil.

Thank you. I'm not a huge fan of the Czechs putting former NHL players on the bench immediately after retiring. I do get former players can make great coaches but I'd prefer those players work their way up instead of being gifted jobs. We currently have Reichel, Spacek, Varada, Elias and Nedved all in important coaching roles.

 

[jj cale]

Thank you. I'm not a huge fan of the Czechs putting former NHL players on the bench immediately after retiring. I do get former players can make great coaches but I'd prefer those players work their way up instead of being gifted jobs. We currently have Reichel, Spacek, Varada, Elias and Nedved all in important coaching roles.

What's Nedved doing these days?

 

[Czechboy]

What's Nedved doing these days?

GM of the National team.. or maybe assistant GM. He's the one that told Vrana they're benching him for a 3rd line KHL player. He's handsome so maybe the Czechs like him behind the mic.lol

 

[featherhawk]

word on the Canada roster thread is that Hayton is playing today