GDT: Group A • Dec. 31 • Canada vs. USA

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

Ritchie>Virtanen

You forgot the

 

[NewBoysClub97*]

Really liked Virtanen the last half of that period. I think he buries one this game. Nurse looks really confident. Sometimes I forget how fast he is for a big man.

 

[izzy]

Anyone else notice Nurse's skating?

He's fast in the way I find Bjugstad is. They look like they're barely moving but in reality they are flying past everyone. Just what I see.

 

[jdatb]

Ritchie>Virtanen

at taking penalties and eating fast food, sure

 

[NyQuil]

Why are they booing Eichel? Because he's good, and might challenge to golden boy McDavid for the #1 pick?

Or is there some incident that makes them not like Eichel?

It's a compliment.

No need to get all flustered.

 

[Lehner]

yea, cause jumping into a hit is never a penalty....

Only looks like hes jumping cause hes on the low bench boards.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

That's because you are American and it suits your team.

No its because he jumped and it's in the rules.

 

[trilobyte]

Jumping into a hit is going to get called.
Refs are letting them play and it's a great game because of it.

 

[Kirk Mclean]

Ritchie>Virtanen

Wrong.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Lived up to the hype so far I think. I like it.

 

[Flair Hay]

That's a clear charge

Charging is basically a penalty for hitting too hard. There will probably be 20 textbook charging penalties tonight. Odd penalty to call when a guy is just sitting there with the puck.

He did leave his feet a bit though

 

[SI90]

1 period in. McDavid > Eichel.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Misses interference and high stick on the Americans, calls a weak charge against Canada. LOL

Not debating the high sticks but how many strides does Ritchie need to take for you to think it is a charge? Just because he didn't send Larkin into the bench or into the 4th row doesn't mean it isn't charging. He came in there like a bull.

 

[Richter915]

Domi is clearly the next Sean Avery.

hahahaa made me lol, well done.

 

[CanuckGame39]

ritchie>virtanen

lmao

 

[Canucks LB]

Stop this anti canuck hf crap. Virtanen has been average this game. This is not a conspiracy vs our fans. If it was then nobody would be flippin **** over demko.

Virtanen needs to play like the last 5 min where he shined

 

[Snippit]

Does anyone know if they're doing that thing where they shoot pucks from center ice for a million dollars?

 

[LiquidSnake]

Ritchie>Virtanen

For taking stupid penalties.

 

[Breakers]

Ritchie>Virtanen

--- No one ever

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

It wasn't the physicality, if he finished the check he'd be fine, but he jumped at the end, that's what drew the call.

Good point. Didn't see that live.

 

[TT1]

i dont think that was a weak call, Ritchie clearly left his feet to make the check.. pretty standard charging call imo

 

[Aceonfire*]

Anyone else notice Nurse's skating?

Nurse is skating like Duncan "**********" Keith right now.

He has been the best player for Canada in this game.

 

[Phil McKraken]

Thirty shots in the first period, trigger happy.

 

[Habsawce]

I almost think the refs are afraid they are losing control.

Yeah maybe. They probably saw him leave his feet and felt obligated to call it even though he didn't even make full contact.

It's a penalty, but a bit soft for the tempo and physicality in the game.

 

[ProspectsSTC]

Why are they booing Eichel? Because he's good, and might challenge to golden boy McDavid for the #1 pick?

Or is there some incident that makes them not like Eichel?

Are you new to the idea of booing the star of a rival's team?