GDT: Canada vs. USA | 15 February 2025 | 2000hrs EST | THIS IS OUTHOUSE! | Mod warning Post #2

[Luigi Lemieux]

it's unrealistic to even expect a Stanley Cup Finals to have this many top players all playing at once. I think what it really shows is how much we missed best on best international hockey and how much higher the level is than the NHL will ever be.

Everyone on the ice being able to skate well and make crisp accurate passes transforms it to practically a different sport. Add in the physical element and intensity and it's some of the highest quality hockey we've ever seen imo.

 

[NyQuil]

Canada had zero shots in 11.5 minutes… come again? Canada only has two even strength scoring chances and one was McDavid’s goal. Outside of their PP’s the Canadians look like the weaker team and it’s not even close. Americans are out working them, stronger than them, more tenacious, quicker breakouts and much better press on the forecheck. If they keep their head and don’t take penalties they’ll win this 4-2.

Yeah, the way things are going they will have to improve or continue to be extremely opportunistic to win.

 

[Kane One]

Not if it's a 1 goal game...

It’s now 1-1 so it’s practically a 0-0 game from here on out, minus the hits Team Canada is taking.

 

[The Blue Baron]

He made me proud to be Canadian.

 

[I am not exposed]

This thread must be a nightmare for the mods.

 

[Kimota]

Bring back the sandpaper for the second period!

 

[JEM28]

What are the odds Matt Tkatchuk skates by Tom Wilson and says they’re fighting on the opening face off? Fake toughness challenging 180 pound Hagel like that. And then Tkatchuk got his ass handed to him by a lightweight.

He’s a spot picker.

Usually Bennett is too, ie let me run from Frederick (who is a lousy fighter) and instead fight Hampus.

The fact that he went with Brady was solid.

 

[Ugene Magic]

 

[snag]

UFC champion laughs with a tee hee hee? omg lol

 

[max21]

Hockey is so f***ing sick

 

[Master P]

So we can all agree that Kucherov was right about the all star game?

 

[AnInjuredJasonZucker]

So far it seems like MacKinnon is not using his teammates well enough.

I thought he was much better in that regard than he was vs. Sweden.

 

[Zirakzigil]

This thread must be a nightmare for the mods.

Easy to thread ban and kick.

 

[PaulD]

Goaltending wins championships, good luck Canada.

well said.
I will be shocked if TC wins it with Binnington in net. I still believe we will see Hill

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

This thread must be a nightmare for the mods.

Meh...they'll be fine.

Nothing a little icy hot can't fix...

But...nevermind the mods....Puck dropped, game ON!!

 

[HockeyVirus]

Reinhart having an awful tournament

 

[Three On Zero]

So we can all agree that Kucherov was right about the all star game?

#1 bullshit?

 

[TLEH]

100%. even a lower level of skill can be carried by exceptional hatred. those flames-oilers games when tkachuk was still in calgary were some of the best weve had in years

I think it’s just a combination of things like social media and how connected everyone is. They know everyone. The hatred isn’t there. The genuine hatred drives a lot of it.

Anyway good chat. Enjoy the 2nd.

 

[JEM28]

At least you're honest. Apparently. Also very thin skinned. Have a wonderful offseason.

Thin skinned? Lol. I corrected your incorrect statement. How’s that thin skinned? lol

 

[fahad203]

Just another all star game.

Needed John Scott

 

[NyQuil]

Sneaky good move from Crosby there.

 

[The Blue Baron]

To Cute on that sequence

 

[Turin]

McDavid making some awesome plays but needs to manage puck a little better

 

[HeadLiceHatty]

It will be a travesty if this game doesn't go into overtime

As a flyers fan, Crosby has enough accolades I don’t need another OT winner from him in a game like this please, no.

 

[Tuggy]

Good start to the period