GDT: Russia Vs Sweden | 12/30 @ 9:30PM | TSN/NHLN

[Antonglk]

So many PPs and still this team Sweden lost.

 

[Fatass]

Thank you Russia and Sweden for the absolutely Great Game.

Hard to believe, seeing how amazingly good these players all are, that they’re just kids. Damn we gonna see some great players come no to the National League soon.

 

[ORRFForever]

It would mean something if Sweden had won. The USA-Sweden winner would finish 1st

It will still mean something.

 

[canswetoxic]

Seems like any team!

Except Canadian.
We lose, we didn't send our best players, this tournament means nothing we still have the most OS gold.

 

[c9gunner]

Yes.

Yes - it was exactly what the Russian fans said before Russia- Czech game

 

[ORRFForever]

Russia clearly better team for the majority of the game.

Really? I didn't see that. Better yes but not by much.

 

[Fossy21]

Ray Ferraro has a whole bag of excuses for the Swedish team.

Excuses, what for? It's not like they lost 10-0. It was a tight, fun game that either team could've easily won in regulation. A skill competition OT and SO shouldn't have had to settle it, but the Russians outplayed them in OT and deserved to win at that point. They are also in the best position to win the group.

 

[tmlms13]

Not trying to hate but does anyone else think Askarov is overrated for the hype? I know limited sample size so I could be way off I've never seen him in the KHL.

I see what the scouts love he is super quick and has that elite flexibility. But I feel like his hockey sense isn't there. He is way too busy in the net moving around and stuff. I've seen him completely overslide going post to post and lose the net and go into the butterfly when there isn't even a shot coming.

Maybe it's something you can fix with coaching.

 

[ORRFForever]

Yes - it was exactly what the Russian fans said before Russia- Czech game

I'm not worried about the Czechs. If they beat us, good for them.

 

[snipes]

No, his best asset is his skating. Oilers media said he was playing injured tonight and it affected his skating

Reported ankle injury, which makes sense he’s probably the best or one of the best skaters at this tournament and he did not look that way at all. Flashed a bit at some points tonight, but his lateral mobility and acceleration looked notably poor. Skating is his best attribute, and that didn’t look the way he usually does.

He probably should honestly sit it out if it’s this bad. He’s trying to obviously gut it out and play, but ankle injuries are a tough one to play through in a sport like hockey that relies so heavily on calf, feet, and ankle strength.

 

[Breakers]

Really? I didn't see that. Better yes but not by much.

Thats a majority

 

[NorCalhockey]

Hard to believe, seeing how amazingly good these players all are, that they’re just kids. Damn we gonna see some great players come no to the National League soon.

Unofficial motto of the World Juniors: see tomorrow’s stars today

 

[IceBjoern]

I don’t know what some posters here are on about... this was the game of the tournament so far with both teams showcasing their skill and grit.

Refs did a good job in my view.

first time in a long time my heart was racing due to hockey, I’m so happy it’s back!

 

[CanadaIsIrrelevant]

Haven't seen a lot of the tournament. except for tonight.
Russia clearly better team for the majority of the game.
Sweden had moments, but Russia carried the play and had stronger puck possession.

Sweden dominated 2nd. Russia was awol first 5 minutes in 3rd.

 

[ViD]

So we’re playing the Czechs in the QF then? We should handle them okay.

You’re so confident you beat Finland? That might backfire

 

[ORRFForever]

Unless the U.S. wins in regulation, after the quarters, Canada and Finland could be the 1 and 2 seeds.

 

[aphyro]

Except Canadian.
We lose, we didn't send our best players, this tournament means nothing we still have the most OS gold.

Haha i like that you are Canadian and hate on em ! It's all good i also hate Canada and Canadians when it comes to hockey otherwise i love you guys

 

[Patman123and4]

Lol. Russia had barely anything between the first period and OT (which they were by far better in). A couple of good chances on the counterattack is about it. Russia also got away with tonnes of stuff. Spearings, slashings, high sticks, delay of game, etc. More than makes up for whatever weak calls (not to mention they won the game off one).

Agree.. Russian penalties comes when sweden turns the game around. We have seen this so many times before both junior leagues and in the NHL.

 

[ORRFForever]

Thats a majority

LOL. Yes it is.

 

[Passionis]

Thank the idiot Holtz for his intermission comments.

Someone needs to teach them how to respect opponents.. What a wierd culture. Reminds me when they were breaking matryoshkas with pucks before the game

 

[Matte99]

So Askarov vs Wallstedt, what's your guys thoughts?

I liked Askarov, he is a magician the way he sees through crowds and find the puck. He has a great glove too. Wallstedt is fine but seems to be a positional goalie without much adjusting to the play.

 

[c9gunner]

Unless the U.S. wins in regulation, after the quarters, Canada and Finland could be the 1 and 2 seeds.

From watching all Sweden and US games - the US has a very good chance to win tomorrow.

 

[ORRFForever]

From watching all Sweden and US games - the US has a very good chance to win tomorrow.

I agree. And in regulation.

 

[Fatass]

You’re so confident you beat Finland? That might backfire

Good point. I forgot we haven’t conquered Finland yet. I see the top team in our division as the only one winning their QF. The three top teams in the other division are really good. Looking like Canada, Russia, Sweden, and US in the Semifinals.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Man if a Sweden Russia prelim game is this spicy on these boards, I can't imagine a Canada-Russia gold medal game where everyone is stuck at home during this pandemic.

It's going to be amazing so here's hoping for that