GDT: Group A • Dec. 31 • Finland 6, Slovakia 0

[ChadS]

It seems Donskoi deflected Vatanen's shot in.

Vatanen should get an assist then... So it must have been Donskoi who took the pointshot.

 

[Jussi]

Vatanen should get an assist then... So it must have been Donskoi who took the pointshot.

No, Vatanen shot from Armia's pass, and Donskoi deflected it.

 

[FiLe]

6 - 0 Virkkunen.

 

[Tofly]

This finnish team has to be the best one in ages, jokipakka is a stud

 

[PJM]

Vatanen should get an assist then... So it must have been Donskoi who took the pointshot.

The pointshot was from Vatanen (who got the puck from Armia). Donskoi was in front of the goal.

And now it's 0-6. The fourth line scores. Virkkunen assisted by his wingers.

 

[ChadS]

No, Vatanen shot from Armia's pass, and Donskoi deflected it.

The pointshot was from Vatanen (who got the puck from Armia). Donskoi was in front of the goal.

Ok, but why does Pulkkinen have an assist for that goal?

 

[Armia]

Ok, but why does Pulkkinen have an assist for that goal?

He doesnt.

 

[FiLe]

This finnish team has to be the best one in ages, jokipakka is a stud

It's kind of funny that the Finns weren't considered a real contender pre-tournament. Compared to the past few years that have held cream of the crop from junior levels, this team is full of regulars from the Finnish Elite, and it shows.

 

[LoveHateLeafs]

The pointshot was from Vatanen (who got the puck from Armia). Donskoi was in front of the goal.

I think the IIHF web people are a bit confused. The game summary correctly lists Donskoi as having scored the goal, assisted by Armia and Pulkkinen, without Vatanen getting any credit for an assist.

 

[Jussi]

Ok, but why does Pulkkinen have an assist for that goal?

He doesn't: http://www.yle.fi/tekstitv/html/P603_01.html

 

[PJM]

Ok, but why does Pulkkinen have an assist for that goal?

Vatanen the captain doesn't want to be seen as a selfish guy and refuces to say anything to the referees. And anyway Pulkkinen passed to Armia, so it's not that wrong anyway.

 

[FiLe]

Finland giving a period in net for Aittokallio.

 

[ChadS]

He doesn't: http://www.yle.fi/tekstitv/html/P603_01.html

http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/236/gameaction_2908.html

I don't know which source is the official one... Whatever

Nice passes once again by Pulkkinen.

 

[Jussi]

http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/236/gameaction_2908.html

I don't know which source is the official one... Whatever

Nice passes once again by Pulkkinen.

YLE is never wrong!

 

[PJM]

Finland giving a period in net for Aittokallio.

Very reasonable. Ortio gets to rest, Aittokallio gets a chance to play after a while and to take the cynical view, if the Slovakians run the goalie or sg like that the loss is not as bad.

 

[Harv]

 

[ChadS]

Donskoi is very similar to Evgeny Kuznetsov. Also reminds me of Pavel Datsyuk in the offensive zone.

REALLY skilled kid!

 

[Jussi]

Donskoi has toyed with the Slovaks tonight.

 

[Jussi]

If we need to start changing lines in the playoffs, Donskoi could easily take Pakarinen's place alongside Haula and Pulkkinen.

 

[PJM]

If we need to start changing lines in the playoffs, Donskoi could easily take Pakarinen's place alongside Haula and Pulkkinen.

Certainly he could, but the Kärpät line has be so good that I would not go breaking it.

 

[Jussi]

6-0 final score.

 

[Password]

Very impressed by Donskoi, Panthers must be very satisfied with his play so far.

Maybe Armia should change with Pakarinen, he doesnt play as he can. We must get out more of his skills!

Nice that Määttä had some shifts

 

[Juzmo]

Damn a post by Armia in the final minutes of the game.

Well a good win though.

 

[Klaus]

How was Nattinen?

 

[Armia]

How was Nattinen?

Good as usual, had a good chance of scoring after 30 seconds of play but couldnt bury it