GDT: 2018 WJC • Game 12 • Group A: CAN (3) - USA (4) F/SO

[Woodhouse]

Group A:

Canada vs.

United States
Dec. 29 • 15:00 ET • 21:00 CET
New Era Field — Buffalo, NY
TV: NHLN, RDS, TSN

Canada
(Confirmed lineup per IIHF.)

9 Dillon Dube - 23 Sam Steel - 25 Jordan Kyrou
12 Boris Katchouk - 27 Robert Thomas - 16 Taylor Raddysh
14 Maxim Comtois - 21 Brett Howden - 24 Alex Formenton
11 Jonah Gadjovich - 20 Michael McLeod - 19 Drake Batherson
17 Tyler Steenbergen

28 Victor Mete - 3 Connor Timmins
10 Kale Clague - 8 Dante Fabbro
2 Jake Bean - 7 Cale Makar
6 Cal Foote

31 Carter Hart
1 Colton Point

United States
(Confirmed lineup per IIHF.)

7 Brady Tkachuk - 4 Ryan Poehling - 13 Joey Anderson
27 Riley Tufte - 11 Casey Mittelstadt - 17 Kailer Yamamoto
23 Kieffer Bellows - 9 Josh Norris - 10 William Lockwood
49 Max Jones - 34 Trent Frederic - 21 Patrick Harper
22 Logan Brown

12 Dylan Samberg - 8 Adam Fox
5 Ryan Lindgren - 15 Scott Perunovich
24 Mikey Anderson - 20 Andrew Peeke
6 Quinn Hughes

30 Jake Oettinger
1 Jeremy Swayman
31 Joseph Woll
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[Halfy]

Likely either low scoring or crazy high scoring due to errors and lucky plays.

 

[Woodhouse]

Some lineup notes on skaters with knocks:

 

[Baxterman]

The game being outdoors with crappy ice really makes it a wild card.

If indoors I would say Canada wins 4-1 but because the stupidity of having this be an outdoor game who knows what will happen.

 

[Snippit]

Canada just needs to get this into overtime to win the group.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Outdoor game what a joke might as well play on a pond

 

[BigBadBoar]

Neither I am a big fan of these outdoor games. The ice uses to be crappy, weather influences everything. It's a fashion now, but makes no sense to be, obviously except for the commercial effect.

 

[SabresSharks]

The outdoor game is a fun novelty, once per year in the NHL. It doesn't fit in this tourney.

Regardless, it will be the same conditions for both teams. It's still hockey, for them and us.

Canada will be brimming with confidence, and the Americans will be looking for redemption. Should make for an interesting dynamic.

I love this rivalry.

 

[Statsy]

Just looking at a picture of that stadium makes me cold. For all the people that really don't like this outdoor idea, my guess is it's probably going to be quite a while before they try it again. I do think they needed to try it as everyone else is doing one these days.

 

[Novak Djokovic]

For those who have attended an outdoor game, can you even see the puck?

 

[Statsy]

For those who have attended an outdoor game, can you even see the puck?

Good question. I actually feel too far away from the action in the upper deck of a regular rink. Hard to imagine watching a game through binoculars in a football stadium.

 

[Dodospice]

It’s a novel concept and I have no issue with outdoor games, they are a fun event but I think having them in a tournament, where 1 bad game can cripple you for the medal rounds is just a terrible idea. These games mean a lot more than 1 of 82 in an NHL season. To take your biggest draw and one of the biggest games of the tournament, between 2 perennial contenders and putting it outside is a joke.

 

[MR4]

Wack doing an outdoor game in a tourney.

Even wacker to not watch this game tmr

 

[Dominance]

So, Brown might be out. But how about Poehling? He took a good knock today and was favouring his shoulder.

 

[Kyndig]

Back to back for USA after being manhandled by Slovakia, back up goalie, outdoor game that probably favors Canada. Therefore USA wins. lol

 

[Statsy]

Back to back for USA after being manhandled by Slovakia, back up goalie, outdoor game that probably favors Canada. Therefore USA wins. lol

That's exactly how hockey works. Just when you think you got it figured out, something happens to show you that you don't. My prediction for the US game was that they would defeat Slovakia 8-0. Oops...

 

[PG Canuck]

Why they picked 3PM on a Friday is beyond me.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Lowetide.ca | How the World Junior Tournament became relevant to Canadians

for those not old enough to remember the brawl

 

[EastonBlues22]

It’s a novel concept and I have no issue with outdoor games, they are a fun event but I think having them in a tournament, where 1 bad game can cripple you for the medal rounds is just a terrible idea. These games mean a lot more than 1 of 82 in an NHL season. To take your biggest draw and one of the biggest games of the tournament, between 2 perennial contenders and putting it outside is a joke.

Seems like a pretty dramatic take on a preliminary round game in a juniors tournament. Somehow, I'm guessing the kids playing aren't nearly as worked up about the venue as some seem to be in here.

Everyone is playing on the same ice. There are no excuses. If any of these kids can only compete under pristine conditions, they better hope they are never playing for the Cup in June. I think they deserve a bit more credit than that, personally.

 

[1Gold Standard]

Great game last night Slovakia v USA. Love upsets, but only when they don't involve Canada. despite the loss, the U.S., along with Canada and the Swedes seem to be the real contenders here. Perhaps the Finns as well, but they've been sort of underwhelming so far... it's still early though. a lot can change in the coming days.

won't be watching today's Canada v USA game, but I'll take Canada for the W 4-3.

hopefully no more injuries to either team, as they have a Gold Medal Game to play on the 5th.

 

[Adonis Creed]

Would beworking likemost ofpeople...good stuff selecting a 3pmtimeslot for this historic crap event.

 

[Seanaconda]

Why they picked 3PM on a Friday is beyond me.

Probably so it's sunny for a part of it

 

[Back in Black]

It's obvious that Team USA was looking past last nights game, so they'll be ready.

Canada wins 3-2.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Would love to see Oettinger vs. Point in net, two Stars prospects squaring off.

Agreed with those saying this game didn't need to be outside. Gotta make that dollar, though, and they'll sell way more seats, merch, etc.

Why they chose today instead of tomorrow though, who knows.

 

[Mugzy97]

but I think having them in a tournament, where 1 bad game can cripple you for the medal rounds is just a terrible idea. These games mean a lot more than 1 of 82 in an NHL season. To take your biggest draw and one of the biggest games of the tournament, between 2 perennial contenders and putting it outside is a joke.

There is no advantage to either team, they are playing in the same conditions on the same ice surface.

Would beworking likemost ofpeople...good stuff selecting a 3pmtimeslot for this historic crap event.

Wait, so you are complaining about the time of day the game is played while making fun of the event for being crap? Why don't you just not watch it?