GDT: Quarterfinal • Feb. 19 • United States vs. Czech Republic • Part I

[phosphene*]

Don't be surprised if the Czech Republic defeats the USA.

That would be incredibly surprising.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Don't know why anyone would be surprised if the Czechs beat us. They're a good team. USA deserves to be the clear favorites but that doesn't mean it'd be some upset if the Czechs win. Their defense and goaltending likely won't hold up, but we've given some good opportunities to opposing teams.

Something doesn't compute...

 

[WaltWhitman]

Go czech's!!!!!!!!

Go Latvia. Miracle 2014!

Canada is beatable.

 

[AHB*]

I feel sick.

 

[gphr513]

Something doesn't compute...

I was thinking the same thing

"The Americans are obviously a very clear favorite, but it won't be an upset if they lose!"??

 

[Hemsky001]

We can call it a minor upset, definitely not a major. Czechs can do it
as you already may have found out.

 

[Love]

This could be a great game. I think Pavelec will be the deciding factor.

 

[GPF]

45 minutes to go. Thank god I found a good TSN stream, would've preferred Nbc though but hey, better than the BBC guy, or this Spanish bonehead.

I just really hope the Russia result is a proper warning.

Go USA

 

[SidDidNothingWrong]

The Czechs have been a little streaky. A Plekanec, Cervenka, Jagr, Hemsy and Krecji on their game is scary, like what happened against the Slovaks. However, it seems that they haven't been too consistent and Jagr looks like he is falling apart.

 

[StoneColdGMJN]

For some reason I have a very haunting feeling about Hemsky. Hopefully we don't take the Czechs too lightly, they play a better team game than the Russians.

 

[AHB*]

45 minutes to go. Thank god I found a good TSN stream, would've preferred Nbc though but hey, better than the BBC guy, or this Spanish bonehead.

I just really hope the Russia result is a proper warning.

Go USA

Finns are one of the best teams and have been better then Russia all tournament. Outside of being at home, I never understood the hype for Russia. As usual, no team chemistry, a bunch of individuals out there. They haven't been cohesive in way more then a decade now.

USA is built completely differently.

 

[Summer Rose]

I feel sick.

I'm getting that way. Might have to drink to calm my nerves despite it being 9:20 in the morning here.

I was thinking the same thing

"The Americans are obviously a very clear favorite, but it won't be an upset if they lose!"??

Well, if I were to put numbers on it I'd say there's a 70% chance of the USA winning. A Czech win at 30% is not too likely but not improbable either.

 

[Primary Assist]

I am so glad Dominik Hasek is retired.

USA! USA! USA!

 

[Chairman Mallard]

I'm nervous but I have faith in this American team.

 

[nobuddy]

I am so ****ing nervous.

 

[AHB*]

I'm getting that way. Might have to drink to calm my nerves despite it being 9:20 in the morning here.



Well, if I were to put numbers on it I'd say there's a 70% chance of the USA winning. A Czech win at 30% is not too likely but not improbable either.

I'm at work. Will stream.

 

[trovah]

USA - Czech 3-5

Last goal in open net. No disrespect, I feel psychic

 

[Love]

The Czechs have been a little streaky. A Plekanec, Cervenka, Jagr, Hemsy and Krecji on their game is scary, like what happened against the Slovaks. However, it seems that they haven't been too consistent and Jagr looks like he is falling apart.

Their forwards are very solid.

Jagr, Hemsky, Plekanec, Krejci, Voracek, Elias, Michalek, Hanzal, Frolik and Erat makes their forwards among the best in this tournament.

 

[SnapVirus]

Why are the Canadians and Americans playing at thhe same time?? Its stupid. I want to watch both games!!

 

[Former Ladder]

This could be a great game. I think Pavelec will be the deciding factor.

If Pavelec is the deciding factor then USA wins.

 

[Kyndig]

Go USA! Don't pull a Jacobellis

 

[Better Call Sal]

The Czechs definitely have a chance, but I like the USA's chances against their defense/goaltending.

The Czechs definitely have the horses to make this game a shootout, though.

 

[Love]

USA - Czech 3-5

Last goal in open net. No disrespect, I feel psychic

Kesler with the diving pokecheck on the EN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY5lmlSRn5Q

 

[SabresBillsBuffalo]

Anxiously nervous

 

[Love]

If Pavelec is the deciding factor then USA wins.

Well basically what im saying is if Pavelec doesnt **** the bed then thats the only way the Czechs have a chance.