WC: May 08 GDT - Russia vs. Belarus

[CSKA]

One thing to add : Mikhnov had a very good game... if not Grigorenko (who was very bad today) he could have 2 or 3 assists and was very valuable for us

I agree and damn is he BIGGGGGGGGGGGG or what

 

[Panopticon]

Belarus played well, but they were lucky most of all.

Russians could've played better, but even with this sucky play the game could've ended 4-2 or 5-2 with just some luck.

 

[Icekube]

You think Grigorenko and Semin had a bet going who would have more giveaways?

 

[Panopticon]

Mikhnov had a very good game...

My favorite player on the ice today.

 

[Siberian]

I guess this is the game where Russia had a lot of bad bounces. Usually it is good to have games like that at the early stage. Facing the adversity will just remind you that every game needs to be won and I think this team pulled this off. I remember in 2000 the team of NHLers could not do it and these guys did. I have a strong belief that this is a capable team. I also think that Grigorenko will bounce back - he always does.

 

[Kaizer]

Grigorenko, Imo. Semin touched puck just few times per period

 

[FrankMTL]

From a Habs perspective, how did Grabovsky and Kostitsyn look on Team Belarus today.....

 

[TORRUS]

Well, two points are here... Yeah, there were many bad bounces. But actualy, we expected it to be such a close game. Belarus is playing really good.

Open game vs. Slovakia will be easier to play.

 

[Panopticon]

From a Habs perspective, how did Grabovsky and Kostitsyn look on Team Belarus today.....

Great.

 

[lisario]

He has had a long season. Maybe he is starting to feel the fatigue.

According to metallurg.ru, Malkin's injured. He rode the bike instead of practicing yesterday. Coaches didn't/wouldn't identify what was wrong.

 

[Peter25]

According to metallurg.ru, Malkin's injured. He rode the bike instead of practicing yesterday. Coaches didn't/wouldn't identify what was wrong.

If this is the case they should have rested him in this game and maybe even against Slovakia.

 

[kacz]

I have been impressed with the Belarussians, when they get through to the next round they could pull off an upset..

 

[Slitty]

If this is the case they should have rested him in this game and maybe even against Slovakia.

He has a cold, its widely documented.

 

[Siberian]

Recent news: Malkin, Grigorenko, Semin all have cold. Sokolov just arrived in Riga.

 

[Peter25]

Recent news: Malkin, Grigorenko, Semin all have cold. Sokolov just arrived in Riga.

So thats why Semin and Grigorenko sucked today.

I hope they get well soon.

 

[s7ark]

Good to hear Mikhnov played well. Any more info on him or his game would be great. I am expecting Lowe to make a serious pitch to bring him over this summer. If you could compare him to another NHL player who would it be?

Is there any chance he could move up a line or get some PP time?

 

[MMX]

Belarus played well, but they were lucky most of all.

Russians could've played better, but even with this sucky play the game could've ended 4-2 or 5-2 with just some luck.

Stop being arrogant. Last time I checked, goalie is part of the team, so you can't attribute his good play to "luck". Oh, and it could have been 4-2 for Belarus had Grabovsky and Kostitsyn buried their chances in the 3rd period.

Now, this is not to say that Russia didn't deserve to win this one, they had much more scoring chances, but again, this is what goalie is for

 

[MMX]

Another remark: officiating was great. Couldn't argue with any call, even though Belarus was penalized more than Russian and penalties eventually cost Belarus the game.

 

[Muscle Bob]

Another remark: officiating was great. Couldn't argue with any call, even though Belarus was penalized more than Russian and penalties eventually cost Belarus the game.

What about moment with Atyushov ?

 

[Muscle Bob]

Goalie ? Ovechkin hited post while making penalty shot. Right after that Kolstov hited the same post..

 

[MMX]

Goalie ? Ovechkin hited post while making penalty shot. Right after that Kolstov hited the same post..

What's next? Missed net by one inch?

 

[Kaizer]

What's next? Missed net by one inch?

No, another post in the 3rd and worst Grigorenko's game ever when he missed 2 or 3 open nets

 

[Muscle Bob]

What's next? Missed net by one inch?

You are just one big lol

Post - is a best goalkeeper friend

 

[Muscle Bob]

What's next? Missed net by one inch?

Oh, and it could have been 4-2 for Belarus had Grabovsky and Kostitsyn buried their chances in the 3rd period.

 

[MMX]

You are just one big lol

Post - is a best goalkeeper friend

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