GDT: 2018 WJC • Game 25 • QF4: USA (4) - RUS (2) F

[SanDogBrewin]

Russia is always dangerous against the US.

 

[Bgav]

4-3 Russia

 

[ViD]

USA in quarters? Recipe for success.

Truly though, hopefully we can continue the streak.

If our PP can do some damage at last, our chances look good.

 

[BlitzSnipe]

This game will probably be close. I hope Russia will win but something tells me the U.S. will win by a goal or by shootout.

 

[Cotton]

USA going with Woll again despite looking awful.

Has looked better than Oettinger who let in two very soft goals that put the USA in a hole early vs Canada. Make no mistake, had that been indoors they would of embarrassed him with all the chances they had that bobbled because of the snow.

I predict Woll shines, barring the D don’t go swimming again, and the USA takes this pretty convincingly.

 

[Critical13]

I've heard a lot about this team, but I think the D has been a bit understated. Impressed by Fox and Perunovich.

 

[london flyer]

americans have been anything but impressive so far,unless you count game against denmark. Russians always turn it up once the quarters start,4-2 russia,this was the worst match up possible for americans

 

[Jaykay]

I've heard a lot about this team, but I think the D has been a bit understated. Impressed by Fox and Perunovich.

Samberg has been pretty great. Not doing a whole lot on the offensive end but he's been the best defensively.

 

[AmericanDream]

I can't see Russia shutting down Mittlestadt and Tkachuk - but a few others will step up and have big games. I expect the US to win if they stay out of the damn box.

 

[shtorm2005]

I think USA will score 2 or 3 goals at start and then Russia will play catch up whole game. Russia might win with a lot of luck.

 

[jj cale]

TSN just saying Brown is a no go for tonight.

Him and Lockwood gone makes things real interesting tonight.

 

[SabresSharks]

Teams usually improve as they get deeper into the tournament. I look for a good game from both sides. USA appears to be a bit stronger, but being down two forwards makes this a bigger challenge for them.

The top line should have a good game. Following the Denmark blowout, Mittelstadt and Tkachuk have either scored or provided the primary assist on 8 of 11 goals. They'll be the focus of Russia's defensive attention. One wonders how long they can keep rolling.

Hopefully Samberg continues his solid, consistent play, someone provides secondary scoring, and Hughes does a much better job of picking his spots.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

USA should win imo ..

 

[c9gunner]

Alas, the US with a win here.

 

[Summer Rose]

Let's go USA!

 

[Woodhouse]

Game lineups: USA-vs-RUS

 

[Ralonzo]

Should have been a too many men on USA, hooking Russia instead.

Edit: NM goalie came off on delay

 

[Woodhouse]

Mittelstadt draws an early hooking penalty, USA to the PP.

 

[WaW]

Not sure who to root for. I dislike Russia as a hockey team more as they're the big historic rival, but USA Hockey fans are so annoying I might hate the yanks more. Can they both lose?

 

[nucks88]

I can't believe that many empty seats for a US / Russia game.

 

[jj cale]

1-0 us

 

[Bixby Snyder]

Neat

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Bellows!

 

[Woodhouse]

Bellows one-timer, 1-0 USA.

 

[nucks88]

At least it wasn't a two man advantage...yet