Canada got away with some stuff, but Russia was also trying to sell some stuff too.
Very even period despite the shot disparity. Russia just has too much skill, Canada will need more from their big guns, or this is gonna turn in to another Russian comeback story.
Loving the Oilers with Crosby, but the warts in their game showed pretty clearly that first period. Hall skating hard on the backcheck, but then... Skating right passed his mark? Why? Eberle with lot of time a space... Dangerous drop pass at the blueline? Why?
Hopefully this experience, and some good coaching will help them work that out of their game, because it's obvious they are right there on the cusp of dominance.