GDT: Canada (5) vs. Russia (3) • Group B • Dec. 26

[jason2020]

Russia will eat Canada alive.

Russia will get out shot 32-4 in the first but end up winning 2-1.

 

[TheBigThree]

Not sure how I feel about this Canadian team. I think it will be an equal match up

 

[tigervixxxen]

Canada looked like they had more cohesion in the exhibitions, I think having less "star power" actually might be a good thing. It's not like they are lacking for skill.

 

[UnknownNasty]

Canada looked like they had more cohesion in the exhibitions, I think having less "star power" actually might be a good thing. It's not like they are lacking for skill.

Exactly, they don't seem to have a Jake Virtanen-type player this year so that's a good thing.

 

[lawrence]

Canada looked like they had more cohesion in the exhibitions, I think having less "star power" actually might be a good thing. It's not like they are lacking for skill.

their kinda like the under dogs, which I like, expectations are not as high, being underestimated looks like a deadly advantage. Canada still has the most "depth" in the tourny still with the most 1st rounders, and high picks, (Dubois, Strome)

I hope they win.

Exactly, they don't seem to have a Jake Virtanen-type player this year so that's a good thing.

the hater mind set. I personlly thought the issue was Canada's defence and goaltending, hard to really pin the blame on one player who everyone though sucked even before the tournament started.

 

[Zamuz]

Just realized McDavid would still be eligible to play, I'd pay money to watch him go against juniors.

 

[22Brad Park]

Long as refs let them play it should be good.Hoping its not a powerplay game with steady stream to box.

 

[Irishguy42]

There is some serious underrating of Russia and overrating of Canada here.

Somewhere in-between exists the reality.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

There is some serious underrating of Russia and overrating of Canada here.

Somewhere in-between exists the reality.

You really think people have been over rating this Canadian team? lol

 

[Zarzh]

You really think people have been over rating this Canadian team? lol

Yeah, it's pretty mediocre, and they're still considered a favourite for gold.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Yeah, it's pretty mediocre, and they're still considered a favourite for gold.

Canada is always a favorite to win. Plus, they have home advantage.

 

[Dod93Cityt]

Canada's nothing special this year. I expect a win.

Yup, no need to account for the other team's skill level.

 

[Seedling]

I'm really hoping for a good tournament from Gauthier. I'm guessing he'll be on seek and destroy mode tonight and using his size. He's so bloody strong.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I'm really hoping for a good tournament from Gauthier. I'm guessing he'll be on seek and destroy mode tonight and using his size. He's so bloody strong.

He sure wasn't in the last game.

 

[Zarzh]

Canada is always a favorite to win. Plus, they have home advantage.

This is why they're overrated. Team's worse than quite a few who didn't medal.

 

[ViD]

Could go either way, more likely a Canada win

 

[Yakushev72]

Teams coached by Bragin have never started well, and the crowd tonight will likely be a decisive factor. Russia has shown no team connectivity at all in the pre-tournament. I have to reluctantly believe that Canada will win.

 

[c9gunner]

Oh well. Let's go Russia!

 

[Woodhouse]

Lineups:

 

[billybobjoe2112]

Carter Hart is a beast in the dub this season. I could see him being player of the game a few times.

 

[jj cale]

We may lose the game but still won't blame the refs like those Russian softies.

 

[Daeni10]

2am, holidays, I ****ing love this tournament

 

[McYoungGuns]

You right
But Bragin win Canada many times)

well, this is the only Canada team you guys could beat, our real team is untouchable so go ahead

 

[EK65IsAGod]

Are there usually anthems before the games?

 

[David Suzuki]

We may lose the game but still won't blame the refs like those Russian softies.

I bet we will. Win or lose.