4 Nations Cup Discussion - Canada Wins

[fahad203]

This was the last hoorah for some of the vets
Marchand, Crosby and Doughtey

They have given so much to this country

 

[LeafEgo]

That's why you go with the gamer goalie.

Binner is such a beauty

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

Don't f*** with Canada!!!

 

[htpwn]

Marner had a fantastic game. Deservedly moved up with McDavid and then, of course, set-up the winner.

Matthews also had a great game, seemed like his line hemmed us in every time they were on the ice, until, well, you know...

I really hope both can take this experience and we see a new side of them in the playoffs.

As for the tournament... I was a skeptic, but yeah, absolutely fantastic hockey and nothing better at point in time than having our anthem played in victory on American soil. Especially in light of the fascistic rhetoric coming out of the White House.

I thought Binnington was actually a little shaky in goal but, credit where it is due, he made the saves when it mattered most. Harley really impressed me... Dallas is incredibly lucky to have him, Lindell, and Heiskanen. Lastly, just like Sid in 2010, it had to be McDavid. It always had to be McDavid.

 

[torontoblood]

Well Cooper has it easy for 2026.

Mcdavid - Marner
Mackinnon - Crosby

go from there.

The McDavid/Marner duo on the leafs in 2026-27 will be so wonderful to watch. That’s only if Connor McDavid signs a longterm contact with the leafs in the summer of 2026. Hope he finally comes home.

 

[LaPlante94]

This roster was built like an IIHF team and they still won

Yup lol. Would have been fun watching Tom Wilson against this USA team those 2 games.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

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Don't f*** with Canada!!!

Jarvis, maximum pulse that bird.

 

[ACC1224]

McD has been quiet, I think he ends this tournament for everyone with a bang.

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

 

[keonsbitterness]

I criticized Binnington early on but he won us that game and it's clear some people just step up in the biggest moments.
This is why the coaches and GM's get the big bucks, everyone myself included ripped them all saying "how could you leave this goalie or that goalie off the roster" but in the end he comes thru and wins a huge game on USA home ice.

Bennett, Harley, Mitch all had very good games.

There's a lot that we as fans don't know and the margins are so slim. If not for a bad period or goal against, Sweden or Finland could have played tonight.

Now back to trading everyone!

 

[LeafSteel]

Beautiful.

Thank you Team Canada.

Proud of Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews.

You both were standouts for your respective teams tonight.

Hopefully Mitch brings that confidence, having played with some of the best players in the world, and finds his next gear in the playoffs.

 

[HomelessPepper]

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Don't f*** with Canada!!!

Cobra chicken FTW!

 

[Squiffy]

Cool. Bring on the Olympics

 

[Guided by Veseys]

Hungover and working after hockey for the 18th billion time in my life. Some day I hope to experience the retirement version of this. Seems like a very Canadian story

 

[All Mod Cons]

How do we go about starting the paperwork for a 4th territory?

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Poor defensive coverage by 34 Austin Matthews...

 

[uncleben]

Why is Bettman there? What did he ever do?

Created the tournament lol

It's an NHL sanctioned and hosted event and he's the Commissioner.

 

[Tony Romo]

Also, Adam Fox had a f***ing stinker of a tournament. Crazy that he may get left off of the team next year.

 

[ACC1224]

If Berube makes these two play back to backs this weekend, it's a bad decision. Give them Saturday off, big picture.

I’d be surprised if they play Saturday.

 

[DarkKnight]

I’d be surprised if they play Saturday.

Coach sounded liked they're in today, but maybe the OT factors in.

 

[ACC1224]

How would you be able to sleep with this on lol

My wife did, both my girls just looked at her and shook their heads

We enjoy the ending.

 

[Gallagbi]

Created the tournament lol

It's an NHL sanctioned and hosted event and he's the Commissioner.

...but like besides that

Matty was great, whole reason it went to go OT. I've seen some criticism about the OT goal, but it looked like a missed rotation once the D lost positioning. Will get a better look in the AM

 

[Leaf Fans]

Hey Leafs fans. This tournament is about Canada, not the Leafs

This thread is about the Leafs in the tournament. You want the main board thread.

 

[REALTALK81]

I got booted from the main board discussion for putting Mc Jesus's hand over Trumps shoulder. Thought it would be allowed since Trump called team USA and told them to beat the 51st state.

 

[Leafs98]

I bet Marner plays Matthews doesnt. But pregame talk for tomorrow ;-)

 

[WillNy29]

Poor Matthews. Dominant game and multiple chances to win it and then brain cramps in overtime. You have to cut him some slack as the coach was absolutely riding him and he must have been gassed. Tough loss flr our captain but amazing win for Canada. Hopefully all three of our big guys learned something from this tournament

honestly him and slavin were absolute giants tonight. it seemed like every time he was on the ice we were hemmed or he was disrupting us and same with Slavin. but Mitch had himself a game.