4 Nations Cup Discussion - Canada Wins

[BraveCanadian]

Shows what a poor sport Matthews is. What a clown

To be fair he is used to things just being handed to him. But ya, not a good look to not be able to congratulate your longtime linemate teammate. I hope that was just taken AFTER he did.

 

[thewave]

To be fair he is used to things just being handed to him. But ya, not a good look to not be able to congratulate your longtime linemate teammate. I hope that was just taken AFTER he did.

Nope. Team Drama gotta trade Mitch or lose Matthews

 

[TakeTheBody]

I'm an American Leaf fan. Congrats to Team Canada. Great game!!! You had the revenge factor from Saturday and played that card well. Our turn next year living with this loss. Our crowd booing your anthem was dumb. I understand why you boo ours at this moment, don't really like it but I also understand you have no interest in being the 51st state. So back to NHL hockey, kind of a letdown now after this tournament. Regardless GO LEAFS GO!!!

Does Knies make the USA Olympic Team?

 

[bax]

Great call, that was my initial pick, knew it would be that line.

Just needed an elite winger on his line to get him going

 

[ACC1224]

Just needed an elite winger on his line to get him going

You hate to see it.

 

[kevsh]

Does Knies make the USA Olympic Team?

Good question, honestly I'm not sure.

On the bigger ice if they may opt for more speed on the wing, but if he finishes the year strong and carries it into next season it'll help. Since he wasn't on this roster it's a fair bet he's got to play his way onto the team & push out someone that was on the 4 Nations roster.

 

[Jojalu]

I'm an American Leaf fan. Congrats to Team Canada. Great game!!! You had the revenge factor from Saturday and played that card well. Our turn next year living with this loss. Our crowd booing your anthem was dumb. I understand why you boo ours at this moment, don't really like it but I also understand you have no interest in being the 51st state. So back to NHL hockey, kind of a letdown now after this tournament. Regardless GO LEAFS GO!!!

Does Knies make the USA Olympic Team?

Knies would be a good fit on that team. Another year under his belt and I think he will be ready.

 

[weems]

The player that I was most impressed with from team USA was Werenski.
Fantastic moving the puck, solid defensively and finishes the tournament with 6 points that leads the event.
He's always been a really good player but this tournament along with his season with the bluejackets, has really pushed him up the rankings.

 

[ACC1224]

Cooper showed why he's the best Coach in the World, he pushed the right buttons at the right time all tournament.
Tampa is lucky to have him.

 

[ACC1224]

I had no idea this happened.

Singer Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyrics of the Canadian national anthem during the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the US and Canada on Thursday, adding further fuel to a contest already layered with political tension.

Kreviazuk changed the line “in all of us command” to “that only us command” in her pre-game performance of “O Canada,” later posting a photo of the altered lyric written on her hand on Instagram.

 

[DarkKnight]

The player that I was most impressed with from team USA was Werenski.
Fantastic moving the puck, solid defensively and finishes the tournament with 6 points that leads the event.
He's always been a really good player but this tournament along with his season with the bluejackets, has really pushed him up the rankings.

Good call, he made something happen every shift.

 

[Metroid]

was that not Matthews man? How did McDavid get so open?

I've read and seen a few ppl mention fox as the one.... I'm not the one to watch and break up plays and explain what happened, but blaming Matthews probably just gets more rage bait clicks. I duno , I could be wrong. Here is one example I read from someone dissecting the play

"the last goal was on Fox for chasing the puck carrier behind the net which you learn not to do in pee wees and Matthews had to leave his coverage to cover for him"

Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just as curious as well if it's all on Matthews or not.

 

[hoglund]

Binnington should have got the player of the game. He won that for us not anyone else. Canada was getting crushed

The 1st two periods was pretty even, but the 3rd period and overtime, Binnington saved Canada so you're right he deserves more recognition.

 

[Wiseguys]

Bitter, Sweet for the Maple Leaf players and fans. Matthews losing the face off and opportunities to score, and Marner on a Beauty of a Pass on the OT goal.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Dear NHL,

Now that you plan on going to the Olympics and hosting a World Cup every alternate year, and seeing the success of this tournament, you may now put the All-Star Game to rest for good.

Sincerely,
Every NHL Fan

 

[wingman75]

Jack Hughes kinda sucks though. Matthews and Freak Tkachuk were a handful.

He was easily one of the least effective guys on the ice in that game. I was a little surprised. Hard to believe Conner would not have been better than that.

Matthews and Eichel were about the only two that put some fear in me. Guentzel is a really good player too but he was generally taken care of tongiht other that the game winning pass he made to Matthews that Binnington threw to the corner.

 

[ACC1224]

Dear NHL,

Now that you plan on going to the Olympics and hosting a World Cup every alternate year, and seeing the success of this tournament, you may now put the All-Star Game to rest for good.

Sincerely,
Every NHL Fan

I think we'll still get the All Star Game every odd year.

 

[Zybalto]

I've read and seen a few ppl mention fox as the one.... I'm not the one to watch and break up plays and explain what happened, but blaming Matthews probably just gets more rage bait clicks. I duno , I could be wrong. Here is one example I read from someone dissecting the play

"the last goal was on Fox for chasing the puck carrier behind the net which you learn not to do in pee wees and Matthews had to leave his coverage to cover for him"

Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just as curious as well if it's all on Matthews or not.

It went to Makar on the point and Fox came from his side thinking there was a shot incoming and checked Point out front. Makar was already wringing it around the boards to a now all alone Marner while Fox skated behind the net to catch up to the play but he had effectively taken himself out of the situation. Matthews then rushed to pressure Marner but was too late and got caught not being able to impede the pass and not covering McDavid out front.

Beauty hockey by Canada there that left maybe the best playmaker in the league with loads of time to pass it out to the best player in the world for the winner.

This all happened really fast too. Matthews takes some blame here of course but Matthews was the best player on the ice that game for the US driving play the entire game for them. He should be proud for how he played all tourney.

 

[The Shadow]

He was easily one of the least effective guys on the ice in that game. I was a little surprised. Hard to believe Conner would not have been better than that.

Matthews and Eichel were about the only two that put some fear in me. Guentzel is a really good player too but he was generally taken care of tongiht other that the game winning pass he made to Matthews that Binnington threw to the corner.

Brady didn’t put fear in you? He was a menace and the best player on the ice

 

[ToneDog]

Marner's pass to McDavid is more impressive after watching the replay. Need a hockey expert to tell us who should have had McDavid. What I saw was Matthews and Fox going towards an open Marner with the puck. Unfortunately for both, Marner was too quick and put the puck on McDavid's tape and that was game set and match.

 

[Ladyfan]

american fans (trump supporters ?) booing O Canada was disgusting

I was not there but am a ST in Boston and agree. They are loud and I am so happy I didn't go as the USA chants are so annoying and MAGA hats puke worthy.

You might be surprised that there were quite a few STH and fans who were cheering for Canada. Some because of Brad Marchand and many because....well you know.

Binnington was great!

Congrats Canada!

 

[ACC1224]

The player that I was most impressed with from team USA was Werenski.
Fantastic moving the puck, solid defensively and finishes the tournament with 6 points that leads the event.
He's always been a really good player but this tournament along with his season with the bluejackets, has really pushed him up the rankings.

Agreed, really good player who gets overlooked playing in Columbus.

Biggest surprise for me was Brady Tkachuk is a much better player than I gave him credit for, Still a dislikable dick though.

 

[Fogelhund]

For Canada, the players who's last name started with M, really were the main contributors. McDavid, MacKinnon, Makar, Marner and MBinnington.

 

[DarkKnight]

 

[Metroid]

Marner's pass to McDavid is more impressive after watching the replay. Need a hockey expert to tell us who should have had McDavid. What I saw was Matthews and Fox going towards an open Marner with the puck. Unfortunately for both, Marner was too quick and put the puck on McDavid's tape and that was game set and match.

Check post 3518 just couple posts up. Zybalto explains it pretty good after asking about it as well where I read somewhere that Fox was the main mistake that started it all.