GDT: Gold Medal Game - May 21 - Canada vs Sweden

[Spender]

I've noticed he doesn't seem as explosive out there as well. What's up with that?

It's been noticeable on Avs the last couple of seasons as well. He's slowing down for sure.

 

[VictorLustig]

Just keep it simple Hedman, don't try to be Erik Karlsson please.

 

[Cellee]

What part of his game?? He looks pretty solid all round. (to me anyways)

He is doing exactly what is expected of him.

 

[LiveeviL]

Sweden definitely controlled play that period.

I wouldn't say controlled, but Sweden had an edge, as long as they didn't have a PP that is...

 

[Cellee]

I wouldn't say controlled, but Sweden had an edge, as long as they didn't have a PP that is...

PP time aside it felt like Sweden spent more time in our zone.

 

[Phil McKraken]

Have to give credit to Canada's boxplay, but our powerplay this entire tournament rivals Ottawa's in terms of urgency and danger. Even if we win this game I want Grönborg fired, because it would be more because of individual efforts than because of him.

 

[EK47]

This will be close for 60 straight minutes

 

[garbageteam]

Tentative period, just feeling each other out I felt. Sweden slight edge but no serious chances either way. Sort of the way I'd like a gold medal game to start

 

[matsqq]

As things look now Sweden is just here for a honorable loss.

The second pp was just plain awful.

When Canada has a chance like that they increase the tempo and have the mindset to score, throw everything on the opponents goal and push it in.

Instead Sweden stopped skating and seemed like they were waiting for 5 on 5 again ...

 

[jj cale]

Would've been nice to have one goal from that period, Sweden created a couple of good chances. But 0-0 is a fair result. I'm pretty sure the 2nd period won't end scoreless

That's a good bet, it won't happen.

 

[Scotty B]

Tentative period, just feeling each other out I felt. Sweden slight edge but no serious chances either way. Sort of the way I'd like a gold medal game to start

Hmmm...to me it seemed like a fast paced, freewheeling period...with good chances at both ends...Duchene sh had Henrik at his mercy and the puck slid off his stick...one of our guys rang one off a post too...forget who?

Swedes, who forechecked agressively, had great chances, eg Nylander on pp, as well...There were turnovers in the neutral and D zones on both sides, again due to agressive forecheck

 

[Zybalto]

Tentative period, just feeling each other out I felt. Sweden slight edge but no serious chances either way. Sort of the way I'd like a gold medal game to start

There were a couple of decent chances both ways (MacK post, Duchene open net but the puck spun, Nylander in close all alone, etc.) but I agree that it felt less urgent than it should have. Watch out on the fresh ice early in the second.

 

[MilPolBN]

Sweden was more active. They got my sympathy. Is Canada waiting for the 3rd period?

 

[Iceman]

Zzzz

 

[Superlative Soup]

Brilliant penalty, Nick.

 

[TimeZone]

It's been noticeable on Avs the last couple of seasons as well. He's slowing down for sure.

That's terrifying for a barely 26 year old player.

 

[KalmarKnights]

Landeskog wants to win.

 

[Zybalto]

Canada has turned it up a notch for the 2nd.

 

[EK47]

Like it always is there are storms you have to ride out against Canada

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

good pressure willy.

 

[Cellee]

Landeskog wants to win.

As does Morrissey.

No parachute !

 

[Chimpradamus]

Such an advantage for Canada to always being able to have Vlasic and Paneyko out against Nylander and Bäckström.

 

[21]

Canada playing very well

 

[Plural]

There is no question about the two best teams in this tournament. Sweden and Canada are in a class of their own.

 

[Urgi]

canada playing well, time to start to skate and hit some bodys now to slow them down