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GDT: Gold Medal Game | Canada vs. Russia

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Yakushev72 said:
You're wrong! I'm only speculating on the NTDP experience as being part of the reason for it, but the fact is that the USA had the best team game that I saw this year in the tournament. They looked eerily Soviet at times, which is the best analogy that I could come up with. But I have repeatedly also said that Russia's defensive team was horrible, mainly because of the number of injuries before and during the preliminary round of the tournament, which forced them to settle for 20-year old neophytes like Mironov and Antipin.
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No, I'm factually right, since I actually bothered to check what you said. The American team gelled pretty well seemingly, but nothing like the Soviets and the talent level was less than even a single NHL team. Their captain plays on the fourth line of the Edmonton Oilers. Enough said.

Yakushev72 said:
What is amazing is that we made it to the Gold Medal game with those guys on the ice. That's a tremendous accomplishment for those guys, regardless of what happens tomorrow. For the first time this tournament, the pressure is off of Russia, and squarely on the shoulders of Canada, who is expected to show a dominant style.
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Not really amazing considering the low level of teams in this tournament. Russia has by my count 10 of its Olympic players. Finishing third in its group, beating Sweden (4 Olympic players) and USA (0 Olympic players, several amateur players) doesn't strike me as amazing. As usual, Russia takes this tournament more seriously than other nations and sends much closer to its optimal team than other nations do. It's lucky for Russia that they did at least, since they have a solid chance to win today. Clearly as you say the depth isn't there otherwise.
 
I think game will be is active and with breakneck speed.
Of cours our defense is a very very very bad, but i believe in our winning. Yesterday we had a hard game, i hope Znarok will correct mistakes in our game.
GO, RUSSIA, GO!
 
I expect Crosby to rise to the occasion and have his usual gold-medal game performance. Goaltending at either end will ultimately decide this, though. I'm hoping Canada doesn't try to protect the lead if they get it. It rarely works. Keep the pedal to the metal!
 
Forwards are fairly evenly matched. I prefer Canada's depth, but it's not enough to tip it
Defence is a decisive win for Canada
But Bob is a class above Smith.


I think consistently having a better 5 man unit on the ice will allow Canada to carry the play, but Smith still scares me.
 
Let's make it double!

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Yeah, I know it's not the same tournament. But I hope for the same result. And I hope Vlad and Artemi will be as good and even better, because Canadians are much stronger this time.
 
Usually I'm worried about Russia's speed but this year is different...I was wondering is this the fastest forward group Canada ever iced?

Duchene
Hall
Crosby
Mackinnon
Seguin
Spezza
 
TerminatorBlue said:
Usually I'm worried about Russia's speed but this year is different...I was wondering is this the fastest forward group Canada ever iced?

Duchene
Hall
Crosby
Mackinnon
Seguin
Spezza
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The Top guys are all burners, but never really thought of Spezza as fast. Dynamic skater, fine stick-handler/puck distributor, but a burner? Not so much...
 
I think Canada has better chances today because of Russia's defence. Then again, you never know, with the unpredictability of the Russian team - I hope Russia wins, but time will tell :D.
 
tade said:
Go Canada Go! :handclap:

Russian defense is worse than Czech. Canada will take huge advantage of it. Smith will be fine.
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I think Russia will win this one! And I surely hope so also.

But first let´s crush the americans!
 
I'm so happy both Russia and Canada have good teams.

Smith really does scare me though. Bob is a better goalie.

Hopefully our defence can make up for it!

Go Canada go!
 
Eberle and Crosby on the same line. How many big goals have they scored for team canada? Ok, not that many but they were definitely huge goals. I wouldn't want to face those 2 on the same line in a gold medal game.

Goaltending is definitely in Russia's favour. Hopefully smith can keep them in it.
 
Not sure why the IIHF has the final they day after the semis. 2 tired teams.
And are they playing later on the same ice that the bronze medal game is being played on? So, the ice will likely be crappy, too.
Doesn't sound like the makings of an exciting final, to me.
 
Steveorama said:
Not sure why the IIHF has the final they day after the semis. 2 tired teams.
And are they playing later on the same ice that the bronze medal game is being played on? So, the ice will likely be crappy, too.
Doesn't sound like the makings of an exciting final, to me.
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Agreed. Every year it's the same thing. Take their time for the round robin, then this rushed nonsense for the final.
 
luongo321 said:
Eberle and Crosby on the same line. How many big goals have they scored for team canada? Ok, not that many but they were definitely huge goals. I wouldn't want to face those 2 on the same line in a gold medal game.

Goaltending is definitely in Russia's favour. Hopefully smith can keep them in it.
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That's right baby, Eberle tied it 5 seconds before the end of the third against Russia in 2009 WJrs semifinal, then tied it again year later against the US when he scored two goals three and two minutes before the end of the third. Crosby scored the overtime gold medal game winning goal in Vancouver, then another huge goal against Sweden in Sochi final. These two guys are now playing in another final for Canada!! Together! Yay.
 
ViD said:
yeah.but we have a good recent history against Canada at the WC. Hopefully Canadians know about that too :naughty:
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This is also a very different team Canada than past years... Seguin, Hall, Giroux and CROSBY. This is an unprecedented version of Team Canada. I think this game will be similar to the 05' WJC, or the 2010 Olympics.
 
novisor said:
This is also a very different team Canada than past years... Seguin, Hall, Giroux and CROSBY. This is an unprecedented version of Team Canada. I think this game will be similar to the 05' WJC, or the 2010 Olympics.
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2013 had Stamkos, Subban, Hall, Eric Staal, Giroux, Duchene etc. etc.
The year before that was a very good team as well. There's nothing unprecedented about this year, those teams in previous years were easily good enough to win.
 
illpucks said:
USA beat Russia 4-2
Belarus beat USA 5-2
Canada routed Belarus 9-0

so....I know Canadians act like this a close match...but....no
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But then Russia beat USA 4-0 yesterday. So this doesn't work anymore.

Anyhow, I am stoked for this game to begin. I think we have a good shot at Russia, but it will be close. Let's go Canada!
 
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