GDT: Canada vs Sweden, Dec 29, 1pm EST

[Canucks LB]

Sweden survived the first period.

Canada had a bit of the better play, but Sweden had multiple chances to score

 

[deleted user]

This is exactly what you expect and want. Both teams looking good. Let's freaking go.

 

[c9gunner]

Good period so far. Lets go Canada!

 

[notbias]

He hasnt lead anything, he just happens to have a C on his jersey on a team that is winning

So captains are irrelevant? Good to know.

 

[Kiekura]

That was god dam good period and super fun to watch

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

Pretty even period, fun game to watch.

 

[stevo61]

So captains are irrelevant? Good to know.

When you play inferior teams it can be.

 

[Canucks LB]

That was on a completely different level than any other game this tournament.

Both teams are playing amazing

 

[Bounces R Way]

Too many stretch passes for my liking and not enough Celebrini but other than noted plug Fraser Minten thought that was a decent period from Canada. Sweden checks well in the NZ, TC should keep a fwd trailing.

 

[MTU34]

Fantastic period of hockey. Both teams feeding off the energy in that building

 

[JackSlater]

Entertaining period. I liked Canada's game a lot until the penalty, but even after that the team played well. Sweden looks explosive if not cohesive yet. I'm not sure that Minten should be playing on that line honestly, plays die on his stick. Really liked Warren's play in that period for whatever reason. Rousseau looked composed as well, nice to see.

 

[Alerion]

Rousseau showing why Hockey Canada should just pick the best French guy from the Q to play net every year.

You think a scrappy lil guy named Mathis Rousseau isn't gonna stand on his head?

 

[snipes]

Entertaining first period. Excellent pace and physicality from both teams.

A bit of overpassing from Canada. Strong work on the PK over the 4:00 minute double minor was a high point for them.

Crowd seems awesome.

 

[Mathieukferland]

We aren’t privy to the details if he’s a leader in the changing room but Minten’s on ice conduct is far from captain worthy. Slew foot against Finland and a stupid two handed high stick. Danielson for me is the true leader of this team

 

[Alerion]

Entertaining first period. Excellent pace and physicality from both teams.

A bit of overpassing from Canada. Strong work on the PK over the 4:00 minute double minor was a high point for them.

Yeah, that Savoie 3 on 1 died when he had the speed to probably beat the Swedish dman on his own. Need more pucks to the net and then recover instead of having passing plays die. Lanes aren't there like they were vs Finland.

 

[Canucks LB]

“ completely able to shut down the PowerPlay”

I wouldn’t go that far, there was a massive save, and a missed wide-open net lol

 

[NyQuil]

Good period from Canada, I think they had the better chances and carried more of the play.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Rousseau showing why Hockey Canada should just pick the best French guy from the Q to play net every year.

You think a scrappy lil guy named Mathis Rousseau isn't gonna stand on his head?

Very impressive period by Rousseau. He is the biggest surprise for me.

 

[Macallan18]

Sweden survived the first period.

With a little blood loss

 

[Oilslick941611]

Too many stretch passes for my liking and not enough Celebrini but other than noted plug Fraser Minten thought that was a decent period from Canada. Sweden checks well in the NZ, TC should keep a fwd trailing.

There was a lot of odd man rushes against Sweden, 3 on 2's, 1 on 2's. The Swedes were able to catch up and negate them, but how long can they keep that up?

Also some poor choices on those odd man rushes from the Canadians as well, passing to a covered man, waiting to long to shoot and allowing the trailing man to catch up

 

[Slimmy]

Anyone with stream, please PM. Thanks a bunch.

No one? Used to be tons out there.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Rousseau looks like a complete different goaltender than he did in the pre tournament. Glad they stuck with him.

 

[snipes]

Good period from Canada, I think they had the better chances and carried more of the play.

Need to calm down and bury some of these shots.

The Swedish D are mobile and physical. Need to get on them on the forecheck to force turnovers.

Sweden has a good team, but I thought we carried the play more at 5 v 5 as well.

 

[Macallan18]

We aren’t privy to the details if he’s a leader in the changing room but Minten’s on ice conduct is far from captain worthy. Slew foot against Finland and a stupid two handed high stick. Danielson for me is the true leader of this team

Can’t wait for the Cowan hate!! Already blocked one poster for this tournament

 

[Smif]

Need to calm down and bury some of these shots.

The Swedish D are mobile and physical. Need to get on them on the forecheck to force turnovers.

Sweden has a good team, but I thought we carried the play more at 5 v 5 as well.

The Swedes D gave up the puck a lot with a hard forecheck imo. Keep that up and good things will happen.