GDT: Game 18: Germany Vs Russia | 9AM EST 3PM CET | RUS 6 - 1 GER

[jj cale]

Well I guess this is over, probably will end up in a blowout

Still like our chances in relegation

You should, it's really a pretty good German team, Attacking/top end wise it's the best German team I have ever seen at this thing.

 

[Star Ocean]

Russia was my pre tournament pick, I see nothing out of them that has changed it. A fella can nit pick the U.S game but doesn't matter to me, **** happens from time to time.

If canada wins over czhech rep today sweden avoids the deadly russians

 

[LemmyUlanov55]

Well played attack and a nice save by Askarov. Maybe I shouldn't turn this game off yet..

 

[Oberyn Martell]

Well I guess this is over, probably will end up in a blowout

Still like our chances in relegation

I don´t. Our team is way better than the kazakh one but they knew really early that they will play the relegation. I mean after the win against the czechs most would have thought we will advance and first the setback yesterday and now the possible blowout loss. Hope they can pull that off

 

[NyQuil]

A bit of a dive but probably still a penalty.

 

[JoemAvs]

He said that he has only russian citizenship

Hmm seems strange given that his dad is even listed as a dual citizen and that looking at his and his dads career he atleast spent 8+ years in Germany. Oh well..

 

[jj cale]

If canada wins over czhech rep today sweden avoids the deadly russians

All well and good I agree but to win it all you most likely will have to beat them at some point.

Can't avoid them forever if you want gold.

 

[Fried Tree Sap]

Russia was my pre tournament pick, I see nothing out of them that has changed it. A fella can nit pick the U.S game but doesn't matter to me, **** happens from time to time.

Russia has been rough around the edges, especially in regards to goaltending, taking penalties, and their power play, but I've been very impressed with how good they've been 5 on 5. If they can put it all together in the medal round, watch out.

 

[NyQuil]

The German PP has to come through for them today if they have a hope to stay in this game.

 

[czechcanadian]

Honestly thats the best thing you could ask for from a line that doesnt inlolve stutzle.. great job to draw a penalty. great opportunity for germany here

 

[Melkor]

Denisenko last couple of games looks like the dumbest captain Russia had had in recent years

 

[NyQuil]

LOL, even Bokk was surprised that Stutzle's pass made it through.

 

[jj cale]

Russia has been rough around the edges, especially in regards to goaltending, taking penalties, and their power play, but I've been very impressed with how good they've been 5 on 5. If they can put it all together in the medal round, watch out.

Yeah, they haven't been perfect but when their motor is running they seem to be the best team. As you said, if they can put it together then they will be a real tough out.

 

[Star Ocean]

All well and good I agree but to win it all you most likely will have to beat them at some point.

Can't avoid them forever if you want gold.

Sorta true, but you need luck in the playoffs

 

[NyQuil]

Decent movement on that PP but no real shots.

 

[Daeni10]

I could watch our PP all day long

 

[NyQuil]

Well, the Russians dominated early and are in complete control of the game.

Silver lining is that the Germans looked better in the last 5 minutes or so of the period and that it isn't 3-0.

 

[Daeni10]

I don´t. Our team is way better than the kazakh one but they knew really early that they will play the relegation. I mean after the win against the czechs most would have thought we will advance and first the setback yesterday and now the possible blowout loss. Hope they can pull that off

That's also a fair point. Would be a shame if this team gets relegated

 

[jj cale]

Sorta true, but you need luck in the playoffs

Yep, and you will definitely need a bounce or two going your way should you play Russia.

Everyone will.

 

[Star Ocean]

Yep, and you will definitely need a bounce or two going your way should you play Russia.

Everyone will.

Absolutely.

How good is this Canada? How much do they care about winning today?

 

[jj cale]

I could watch our PP all day long

For Germanys sake they better be on it a lot today.

 

[ViD]

Yeah Russians are far better. This game is over. Germany really could use a guy like Alexandrov...
Too bad he decided on playing for Russia for whatever weird reason...

Because he’s Russian ?

You already have Alexander Zverev in tennis

 

[NyQuil]

How good is this Canada? How much do they care about winning today?

No clue.

But it wouldn't be the first time that we've looked bad early and gotten better as the tournament went along.

 

[wacko2]

Russians in beast mode today. No surprises so far.

 

[Oberyn Martell]

He said that he has only russian citizenship

He was born and lived in Germany so there is almost no chance that he hasn´t the german citizenship or at least had one