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Post by lari on Jan 1, 2021 0:37:27 GMT
Finland can't hang. They try to play puck possession game against a team that is more skilled, a team that comes at you and wins all pucks. Those slow starts are cringey. They need to play the traditional Finnish dump and chase and skate like a motherfucker -game. Not stand around and pass the puck in your own zone until you see an opening. They can't even get out of their zone like that. Canada is too good, and you need to respect that. Force pucks deep and battle it out 200ft from your own net. Finns strongest asset has always been skating, and you don't see it at all here. Canadian D is so mobile and good with the puck, everything gets neutralized. No hope.
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Jan 1, 2021 0:40:48 GMT
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Post by jimc on Jan 1, 2021 0:40:48 GMT
Cozens is wearing the C. I thought they weren't giving the C to anyone after Dach got injured. They have to have a C on the ice, but still list Dach on the roster as C And he is on the injury report as part of the team
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Jan 1, 2021 0:41:34 GMT
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Post by jimc on Jan 1, 2021 0:41:34 GMT
Canada are fuckikg good...and deep. Jesus...this is a thing of beauty
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Post by lari on Jan 1, 2021 1:23:18 GMT
Well hooray they got one, and it's Brad Lambert:
Canada wins 4-1
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Jan 1, 2021 1:47:16 GMT
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Post by jimc on Jan 1, 2021 1:47:16 GMT
4-1 final..but that was a complete game by Canada
Cozens is Toews v 2.0...maybe he can spare a few stem cells....
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Jan 1, 2021 6:47:12 GMT
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Post by lari on Jan 1, 2021 6:47:12 GMT
USA beats Sweden 4-0.
Quarter finals are Saturday.
Russia - Germany Finland - Sweden Canada - Czech Rep. United States - Slovakia
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Jan 1, 2021 16:22:33 GMT
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Post by jimc on Jan 1, 2021 16:22:33 GMT
That US team is coming together at the right time...back to back to back very impressive wins.
They and Canada look like the class of the tournament so far.
Zegras is on fuckikg fire...and I have to say I love Brink...Bobby Orr Brink...he was destined to be a hockey player.
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Post by garyu on Jan 1, 2021 17:05:03 GMT
That US team is coming together at the right time...back to back to back very impressive wins. They and Canada look like the class of the tournament so far. Zegras is on fuckikg fire...and I have to say I love Brink...Bobby Orr Brink...he university destined to be a hockey player. Zegras really got rounded out at Boston U.
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Post by lari on Jan 1, 2021 17:21:15 GMT
Not sure USA is better than Russia. Though Russia's loss to the Czechs shows how inconsistent they can be. I wouldn't be shocked if Germany beat them tomorrow. Germans have a decent squad, and with a great game, anything is possible.
I don't see Canada or USA losing their games. USA gets by far the weakest opponent, and Canada plays too fast for the Czechs. The Czechs can smother teams that carry the puck and do lateral passes a lot instead of playing with speed. They play solid team D. But they can't match Canada's forecheck or the combination of skill and speed on the rush.
Finland I think will beat Sweden. It's just meant to be that way. Finland always wins at WJC. Perfect opponent for Finland, imo.
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Post by Giovi on Jan 1, 2021 19:20:12 GMT
Cozens is wearing the C. I thought they weren't giving the C to anyone after Dach got injured. I think I read that the WJC might force them to dress a C.
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Post by garyu on Jan 1, 2021 19:36:35 GMT
Cozens is wearing the C. I thought they weren't giving the C to anyone after Dach got injured. I think I read that the WJC might force them to dress a C. Could be Byram.
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Post by Giovi on Jan 1, 2021 19:38:36 GMT
I believe he has worn the C for some games.
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Post by lari on Jan 2, 2021 18:14:42 GMT
Russia - Germany has been quite close so far, but now Russia made it 2-0 and I think that about does it. There's another period to go but Germany's chance was to keep it close, and maybe get that one good chance.
Next game is Finland - Sweden in 2.5 hrs.
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Post by lari on Jan 2, 2021 19:09:48 GMT
Wait, it's not over. Germany is making it interesting. 2-1 now, and they just rang a shot off the pipe. Pretty even game. Shots are like 23-17. Russia is not getting off easy.
Let's see if Stutzle can do something heroic here with a few minutes remaining.
EDIT: shots are 25-16. Let's stick to facts.
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Post by khawk20 on Jan 2, 2021 19:25:57 GMT
Does it say more about German improvement since the Canada game or Russia playing down to their competition?
That game was way closer than anyone (self included) thought it should be. Good on the Germans but that was a 16-2 loser to Canada almost getting the nod vs. the Russians. Crazy.
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