GDT: Germany vs. Latvia, Group A, Dec 30 2024; 21:30 CET

[Svedu]

Insane to see prospects for a country where the majority of their future top6 for the men participates at the same time in the WJC's.

Murnieks, Osmanis and Mateiko will probably be their best players in the future. And those who are 2-3 years younger than the majority and still competing here will most likely play for the mens future rosters in the WC's and so on. Glad for them.

If Latvia wins this one it will be a toss upp against Finland. But if Germany wins this? I think Latvia will beat Finland.

 

[kudla]

I am not calling it... but beating Canada only to end up in the relegation battle would really be something

 

[Sticktape]

Latvia is trying for that high slot shot incessantly. They cycle it for a bit and then someone tries to shoot it through 8 players and beat the goalie. I guess it's worth a try but it seems like it's their only tactic.

Edit: lol 2-2 so I guess just keep trying?

 

[Namejs]

The 2nd period was much better.

Mateiko showing leadership, Osmanis stepping up when it matters as well.

I gave Uljanskis the benefit of the doubt in the games against the US and Canada, but this guy is a defensive liability. He has coughed up the puck at least 4 times in the WJC so far. Completely unforced turnovers on his part.

They will probably double shift the top line and the top pairing D and they will be completely gassed tomorrow. So I don't expect any upsets against Finland.

Good luck boys

Latvia is trying for that high slot shot incessantly. They cycle it for a bit and then someone tries to shoot it through 8 players and beat the goalie. I guess it's worth a try but it seems like it's their only tactic.

They were clearly overdoing it, because the Germans have parked the bus in front of the middle/crease area and no one had any creative takes on how to solve that.

There's some rationale behind it, but it isn't working so far

 

[Zaar]

Latvia with an extra goalie.

 

[Svedu]

I believe Latvia beats Finland but perhaps loses this one.

If they lose both games and Canada beats the US it would be pretty insane. Has the group winning nation ever lost against the nation ending up last in the same group? I can't remember anything similar?

 

[SoundAndFury]

I believe Latvia beats Finland but perhaps loses this one.

They won't beat Finland due to the "one miracle per tournament" cap.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Needless icing. Mini Claude Giroux ties it.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Might just get it done against Germany though.

 

[Svedu]

OSMANIS welcome to Philly please.

 

[Zaar]

Oh F*k.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Osmanis doing his draft stock some good.

 

[Namejs]

Gotta love Osmanis. Pumped for Murnieks and his 2nd point at age 16 as well

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Does Germany pull the goalie late if it's still tied if they have to win this in regulation?

 

[Zaar]

Crunch time. We have to show if we can deal with pressure. We need the win in regulation.

 

[ellja3]

Does Germany pull the goalie late if it's still tied if they have to win this in regulation?

They have to win in regulation, this is their last game of group stage.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Does Germany pull the goalie late if it's still tied if they have to win this in regulation?

Surely, they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

 

[Namejs]

The game has opened up nicely now

 

[Czechboy]

Getting exciting.. 2-2. Lots of drama. Both games today have delivered.

 

[ellja3]

Damn, the ref was right there... Dude..

 

[The Blue Baron]

The result thus far is making Canada look Golden.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Brutal..

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Damn that looked bad. Hopefully not in the eye.

 

[Czechboy]

Correct call... that would've been awful for Germany's comeback hopes.

 

[ellja3]

Correct call... that would've been awful for Germany's comeback hopes.

Yeah I get hockey and floorball rules mixed up sometimes, follow-thru is indeed no penalty.