GDT: Gold Medal Game - May 26 - Canada vs Finland

[BobClobber]

Canada has too much team speed and puck moxy for Finland. In their first meeting, Canada was still learning the big ice and Finland played a solid big ice game. I don't know what Hockey Canada is up to but it's put together an U25 team.

 

[BobClobber]

2-1 Finland. Anttila with the OT winner.

I would be surprised if this game has more than 4 goals in total.

Or it could be 8-1 Canada.

 

[notDatsyuk]

It should be a really good game.

Canada 'should' win, but the same was said of Sweden in the quarter finals, and there was actually a prediction that Russia would win yesterday by "13-1".

I wouldn't count the Finns out.

 

[Keduzin]

May the better team win, my only wish is that it will not come down to bad reffing !

 

[McFlyingV]

I have to admit after the first game I wouldn't have thought either of these teams would have made it out of the quarterfinals let alone play each other in the final, both teams have played much better since. Canada has played some excellent hockey so hopefully they'll be able to pull this off.

You what? When was the last time that either of these teams missed the WHC quarter finals?

Edit: misread your post never mind!

 

[Isaac Nootin]

You what? When was the last time that either of these teams missed the WHC quarter finals?

Read the quote again. Thanks.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Canada is going to beat the Finns convincingly.

 

[sooni]

I will stay this same... Finland 4 and Canada 1. Kaski with 2pp goals. Savinainen with one and ofc. Kakko will make game winning goal. Go for it!!

 

[McFlyingV]

Read the quote again. Thanks.

You're right I did misread it my mistake. If only all of us could admit when we are wrong or mistaken.

 

[mattihp]

Or it could be 8-1 Canada.

A naked clown *could* go out on the ice and sing the canadian national anthem in klingon while french fries poured out of his ears too. Doesn't make it likely.

 

[MMANumminen]

Finland is the clear favorite here, Kanada doesn't have any Liiga players.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

You're right I did misread it my mistake. If only all of us to could admit when we are wrong or mistaken.

Have you been drinking tonight? Please advise. Thanks.

 

[kunekune]

The difference between NHL and European leagues is minimal and this will be another game to prove it.

I would actually argue that teams in European leagues play much better hockey just that invidual skill level is higher is NHL.

 

[Mighty Makar]

The difference between NHL and European leagues is minimal and this will be another game to prove it.

I would actually argue that teams in European leagues play much better hockey just that invidual skill level is higher is NHL.

False!

 

[JJ68]

Remember when people kept saying Canada was close to being dethroned as the sports ultimate superpower? lol right on eh....making the finals of a tournament we only take half seriously, with our E team at best.

 

[mattihp]

Remember when people kept saying Canada was close to being dethroned as the sports ultimate superpower? lol right on eh....making the finals of a tournament we only take half seriously, with our E team at best.

And facing Finland's C roster (at least 25 available players missing) but A TEAM!

Should be an interesting game with two teams wanting to prove themselves worthy!

 

[RED ARMY EAST]

A naked clown *could* go out on the ice and sing the canadian national anthem in klingon while french fries poured out of his ears too. Doesn't make it likely.

There is no way that this game is 8-1. I feel fortunate to be in the gold medal game with this team, considering 70 players rejecting to play for their country. It's quite remarkable that this Finnish team has knocked off the King and OVI.

 

[BobClobber]

A naked clown *could* go out on the ice and sing the canadian national anthem in klingon while french fries poured out of his ears too. Doesn't make it likely.

Objectively, your favoured example is far less likely than a 8-1 Canadian win.

 

[Future GOAT]

Canada wins tomorrow. Stone is on fire and Murray has 2 stanley cup rings so he knows how to win the big games. Sorry Suomi but you will have to be happy with silver canada 4-0

Nothing is set in Stone with this Finnish squad. We'll see how things go tomorrow. Although this is a better team Canada than the one the Finns beat early on, they've shown time and again they can topple the top teams.

 

[Jaska]

I'm still torn between watching this game or European election results. Finland vs. sport's ultimate super power just makes me think we don't have the force.

 

[firewagonHOCKEY]

I really like how all the Canadians are like .. Canada will win this easily.. were did we hear this before.. oh yeah the two latest games that Finland won ( I still think that Canada will win but I doubt it will be easy)

 

[thestudent]

1. Finland already surpassed all expectations... they are feeling as if they have already "won" with the Silver
2. Very hard to get up to play after two emotional wins in a row
3. They are no longer considered a "mediocre" team
4. Canada has the revenge factor.
5. Canada won't take them lightly as SWE or RUS.

CAN in a blowout ... 4-1 Everyone will be happy anyway. Silver is good enough according to Finnish mentality, especially with this Mestis team

 

[Aurinko]

Finnish fan.. had to make a large bet for Canada to relieve the mental pressure

 

[Stubu]

Canada is going to beat the Finns convincingly.

Technical question, what's an unconvincing beating?

 

[Future GOAT]

I really like how all the Canadians are like .. Canada will win this easily.. were did we hear this before.. oh yeah the two latest games that Finland won ( I still think that Canada will win but I doubt it will be easy)

I'm Canadian, guess you didn't read my post.