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

[Know Your Enemy]

Strome shouldn't get player of the game Imo

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Haven't noticed Jost much in the 3rd... has he had a regular shift?

Just as I posted it Jost gets a great chance

The third line had its minutes cut for whatever reason in the third. I like how they are the best line for two periods and end up getting benched

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Ingram likely starting against the Slovaks. Clague needs to sit...

 

[ottawarenegader613]

And there is Wendel with that porn stache presenting the player of the game.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Barzal named player of the game for Canada. I can't disagree.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Strome shouldn't get player of the game Imo

Barzal imo

 

[Pyromaniac]

Time to empty the net, Bragin you big oaf.

I don't understand Bragin's logic there.

 

[Maurice of Orange]

God keep our land glorious and free, oh Canada we stand on guard for thee, oh Canada we stand on guard for thee

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Happy Boxing Day and great win for Canada.

 

[Yakushev72]

Just awful game by Russia. On the 22nd, mauled by Sweden, and thoroughly outplayed tonight. This team was supposed to have an improved defense, but they look worse than 2012 to me. Normally, they are not noted for being a physical team, but I have never seen a Russian team that passive. The Latvia game tomorrow becomes very critical if they are to qualify for the Quarter Final round. Latvia was close to the USA today right up until the last 8 minutes, when weak goaltending took them out of the game. Get some rest tonight, boys!

 

[PM]

I don't understand Bragin's logic there.

As someone else said earlier I believe goal differential does matter in some way. They weren't scoring two there.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Just awful game by Russia. On the 22nd, mauled by Sweden, and thoroughly outplayed tonight. This team was supposed to have an improved defense, but they look worse than 2012 to me. Normally, they are not noted for being a physical team, but I have never seen a Russian team that passive. The Latvia game tomorrow becomes very critical if they are to qualify for the Quarter Final round. Latvia was close to the USA today right up until the last 8 minutes, when weak goaltending took them out of the game. Get some rest tonight, boys!

Russia would have to hit the vodka from now until 10 am tomorrow to lose to Latvia. Even then a few vitamin C and a Tim's double double might see them through.

 

[WMT]

Last time Canada and Russia played in an opening game was on December 26, 2010.

6-3 Canada. But we all remember what happened in the final. Russia won 5-3. Just one game here folks, good win but a lot of things have to be improved.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I don't understand Bragin's logic there.

The odds of allowing an empty netter are so much greater than the odds of scoring two to tie, and GF/GA is a looming factor in these tournaments.

 

[Fantomas]

Last time Canada and Russia played in an opening game was on December 26, 2010.

6-3 Canada. But we all remember what happened in the final. Russia won 5-3. Just one game here folks, good win but a lot of things have to be improved.

It's not just the score. Russia does not look like a good team.

 

[ottawarenegader613]

The Russians are known to start slowly at the beginning of tournament, but play better as the tournament progresses leading to the medal round. Hope their defence improves and does not play dirty like tonight.

 

[JackSlater]

Pretty solid from a Canadian perspective. Barzal obviously looked good, as did Jost and Myers. I don't know why Jost seemed to see so little ice time in the second half. Hart didn't do anything to really instill confidence, and the third goal was plainly bad. Canada won this game basically on the forecheck and PP. Only real teamwide issue is making simple plays to clear the zone when they are there. Do that and multiple goals would have been eliminated.

 

[Marshy71]

Missed the game, how did Samsonov and Sergachev look tonight for Russia?

 

[Rob]

Back to back bad games by Hart. Ingram should start tomorrow and if he does well also start against the US on Saturday.

 

[ViD]

It's not just the score. Russia does not look like a good team.

Russia have had some terrible round robins and then had good medal rounds.

We will see what happens

 

[SAK11]

Missed the game, how did Samsonov and Sergachev look tonight for Russia?

I thought Samsonov played pretty well. Giving up 5 means he could have been better of course, but he made some nice saves and didn't have much of a chance on the ones that went in. 3 PP goals, a breakaway goal and a broken play in the slot, it was more-so good offensive play by Canada and poor defense from those around him that was the issue.

Sergachev had the one goal on a nice shot [I thought Hart should've made the save, though]. Can't say I noticed him a ton out there; made a few plays showing how strong he is but Canada controlled the game for the most part.

 

[phil162888]

Hart-Andre Fleury

Flyer fans will be glad if Hart wins 2 cups with the Flyers

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

That Nike commercial is beyond annoying. Whoever came up with that should never be allowed to make commercials again.

 

[sdf]

Bragin overated as ****

 

[IgorBorishnikov]

I actually thought Russia played decent. No great individual skill but everything on the boards was good. I think the scheme tonight broke them a little bit. They were being a bit too cautious on the blue line in the Canada zone. But... russia is a slow starting team and this year it's hard to say who the real favorite is. Canada played a nice game!