GDT: Group B • Dec. 31 • Czech Republic 3, Russia 8

[Peter25]

He look's like he's playing better?

Thought's on his overall play?

Tarasenko is heads and shoulders above anyone on the ice, including both teams. Kuznetsov is the only one having skill level close to him.

 

[MOGiLNY]

it's good that our offense has broken out after a dry spell vs the Swedes, but a lot of chances that we've had against the Czechs and Norway are not going to come to us against the Finns, so the guys can't relax here

 

[Erathian]

Will it be double digit score?

 

[Peter25]

Kuznetsov on a breakaway but good save by the goalie.

 

[Peter25]

Will it be double digit score?

I doubt it. This Russian team doesnt have a mentality to run up the score. But if the Czechs totally let up it is possible.

 

[MOGiLNY]

7-2

bs goal

 

[Erathian]

I doubt it. This Russian team doesnt have a mentality to run up the score. But if the Czechs totally let up it is possible.

Well, they try to help it

EDIT: Wow, now I think it is sure...

 

[MOGiLNY]

8-2

Kitsyn from Kuznetsov

 

[RedwingsnCudi13]

The way czechs playing tonight its hard to belive they even bet norway

 

[MOGiLNY]

meanwhile the Swiss are beating USA 1-0 midway through the first.

I'd rather play Finland, I think

 

[Rogalo]

8-2

Kitsyn from Kuznetsov

OMG...the defense of the CZE team during this tournament has been horrific. Congrats Russia to the QF

 

[Erathian]

1 vs. 3 in power play, really?

 

[Rogalo]

The way czechs playing tonight its hard to belive they even bet norway

It´s an embarassment really. No excuses here. I hope the "Jak na nový rok tak po celý rok" doesnt apply here;-)

 

[Peter25]

What a pathetic PP by the Czechs. They did not even try and Russia had better chances to score on SH.

 

[Erathian]

It´s an embarassment really. No excuses here. I hope the "Jak na nový rok tak po celý rok" doesnt apply here;-)

Fortunatelly I dont think it is possible to play like this whole year

 

[MOGiLNY]

dirty hit by Dvurechensky

 

[RedwingsnCudi13]

3 russians in the box and 1 czech and its even strength ?

Oh nvm czech PP not that it matters

 

[Erathian]

I would like to see four players in this penalty box.

 

[dmacgreg37]

The discipline is not there AGAIN.

I've been saying it since the Norway/CZE game that I thought the CZE could get relegated. Certainly looks like it is plausible.

The Germans and Slovaks will give the Czechs all they can handle. Slovakia will have one of their suspended players back for the game against the Czechs (4A vs 4B is last relegation game). The Germans have looked alright against the USA, Switzerland and Slovakia.

The Czechs have the advantage of going into the round with 3 points and will probably only need 2 points to get through, but they'll be in tough.

 

[Rogalo]

Fortunatelly I dont think it is possible to play like this whole year

Lets all migrate to Asia and play tournaments with Vietnam, Japan and China. I bet we would kick ass And if we do get beat we can always blame it on the fact that we are a small country and China must have a bigger talent pool with 1,8 billion people;-)

 

[RedwingsnCudi13]

I would like to see four players in this penalty box.

Bench brawl ?

 

[MOGiLNY]

Russia is back to missing empty nets..

 

[RedwingsnCudi13]

How did that not go in ?

 

[Erathian]

Lets all migrate to Asia and play tournaments with Vietnam, Japan and China. I bet we would kick ass And if we do get beat we can always blame it on the fact that we are a small country and China must have a bigger talent pool with 1,8 billion people;-)

There is still Africa

 

[zorz]

LOL I've been laughing the whole 2nd period. Our defense is so funny to watch I just couldn't stop

Bench brawl ?

I'm in! Let's do anything just to make some fun in the 3rd period. I want some ala Chekhov action!