GDT: Game 23: Quarter Finals | Finland Eliminate Canada 2-1 OT

[LoveNHL]

Very unexpected result. Canada got the better players over all but didn’t get the team working as one unit, one fist. One big problem Canada had imo was the constant space between forwards and defence. That must be put on the coach.

 

[francis246]

People saying FIN was lucky AF could not be more mistaken.

Having watched FIN over the years and their "unlucky" losses in important games I can say the better team nearly always wins. FIN was marginally a better team.

They were lucky. Dobson’s stick shattered. If he didn’t that would have ended the game right there...

Also the game tying goal was a deflection off the shin.

The fins won with two VERY lucky bounces. That being said they were the better team. But make no mistake, luck was a major factor for Finland today

 

[PBandJ]

The Canadian hockey system needs an overhaul.

The results from the USNTDP and other national training programs in other countries are undeniable.

 

[Lepardi]

I mean... At that level, unless there's a Crosby or something on the team, the "victim" should always be the one taking the shot.

He wasn't able to take the shot cause he got hurt in the play. Otherwise Canada wouldn't have had a chance to change the shooter. From IIHF rules:

In cases where a skater is fouled in a manner that warrants a penalty shot, the skater fouled must take the penalty shot. If he is injured and unable to take the shot, any non-penalized skater who was on the floor at the time of the infraction may take it.


That situation today reminded me a lot of the WJC semi-final in 2014 when Henrik Haapala got slashed in a breakaway and hurt his finger. Finland put Teuvo Teräväinen to take the shot instead of him and the Canadian coach was absolutely livid cause he thought Haapala should have taken it.

 

[irunthepeg]

Bouchard was good today. Maybe not in other games this tournament but he was far from the issue in this one.

My thoughts exactly, he set us up to win.

 

[Melkor]

Have that feeling of Russia-Finland final all over again.

 

[Positive Vibes]

brutal all around holy shit man

 

[MrHeiskanen]

If only they took Ty Dellandrea.

I kid.

Sort of.

 

[El Travo]

Hilarious watching Comtois get blame when he scored 5 goals, Bouchard and Hayton were pathetic.

4 of those came in a 14-0 win over Denmark, a team that scored ZERO goals all tournament.

 

[francis246]

And don't refuse to play one of your best players because he's not playing CHL ala Makar.

I was wondering why the hell Makar wasn’t on this team. He was on the team last year.

 

[wishywashy19]

Ty Smith.... Hate to say it bytf he's able to seal the wall on the tying goal, Canada is not in this position right now

They let Tolvanen slip by unchecked
Unbelievable result
Finns played well
Best of luck Finland

 

[bennysflyers16]

Hunter can’t make any adjustments in-game. Extremely evident by the PP and not knowing who to go to for the penalty shot.

Great when Ferraro listed 3 shooters and out comes the potato Comtois, you knew the game was over

 

[Crosstraffic]

Hockey gods payback for that 14-0 game against the Danes.

 

[hockey20000]

Originally came here to say this. Without Canada I imagine they take a huge dive, at least if they were to lose in the semi's TSN would at least get to pump up the bronze medal game. Heck even Sweden isn't gonna be there. Finland-Switzerland semi-final? How about nah.

show some respect.. Canada's out but I will stillbe watching that semi final.. Switzerland never been to final before will be interesting.

 

[Fred McCarthy]

finland is the best hockey program in the world, i say this as a swede.

I believe you

 

[Snippit]

The Canadian hockey system needs an overhaul.

The results from the USNTDP and other national training programs in other countries are undeniable.

Other countries were always inevitably going to catch up.

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

Congrats to Finland - they never stopped working and they were rewarded with the W - close game and the better team tonight won.

Who passed the puck to Dobson at the end there?

 

[MrHeiskanen]

I was wondering why the hell Makar wasn’t on this team. He was on the team last year.

Too old mate.

 

[TimeZone]

But it did for many of your fellow canadians it seems

If you let the World Juniors Chsmpionships ruin your night, let alone your Holidays I feel bad for you. I watch this tournament to scout more than anything.

It doesn't really mean much to me.

 

[blindpass]

Hunter doesn't play Frost at all in OT....just leads the team in points

Please.... piling up points against Denmark isn't reflective of how well he was playing. He wasn't great and was getting the ice he deserved.

 

[mike dad bab clock]

Sucks to lose but a deserving win by the Finns nonetheless.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I was wondering why the hell Makar wasn’t on this team. He was on the team last year.

He is to old.

 

[trilobyte]

How did Dobson play in the tournament overall? He was great in the summer showcase.

My own opinion is that he was good but also just felt the entire team was off and nobody really got to feed off a team that was clicking.
Lots here will say he was not good at all, but hey that's the way it always is with opinions

 

[PWJunior]

Hunter's choices as his leaders and horses was the problem. His top guys didn't measure up.

 

[HOPE]

Comtois had way too much icetime in this tournament.

 

[Canucks LB]

Barrett Hayton proving everyone right that he was an awful pick at 5. Gl Arizona.

Hayton was good actually

 

[irunthepeg]

I don't get how the TSN panel says this is one of the most heartbreaking losses. It really wasn't. O'Dog just nailed it. 2 goals in 2 games. No offense. DiPietro made them look better than they should have been. Always next year!