The incredible thing is Kakko did not lose the puck a single time today, even with 3 guys on him at times, and on his knees. This guy could be legendary. The last time I saw puck possession that dominant was mid-late 00's Jagr.
GDT: Group A - May 13 - USA vs Finland (Mod warning in post 2)
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Gsus
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Whoever did the leg sweep seconds before the goal should get disciplinary action for it. That's a clear penalty and might even get a suspension in some leagues.
Finland saved at least 1 point, so they are still leading the group. I think 7 of 9 possible points from the first 3 games against Canada, Slovakia and USA isn't bad.
Especially because nobody expected it from this team. Everyone in Finland was moaning how bad the squad is and they can even be relegated etc....
Especially because nobody expected it from this team. Everyone in Finland was moaning how bad the squad is and they can even be relegated etc....
AmericanDream
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US still has to play Denmark, GB and Germany..still have a chance to win out here if we can beat Canada
Most fun game to watch in the tournament so far. Congratz USA
Kakko didn't score this time but holy shit this kid is strong on the puck!
Can't wait to see him play with team Finland that has actually good players besides him.
Kakko didn't score this time but holy shit this kid is strong on the puck!
Can't wait to see him play with team Finland that has actually good players besides him.
Electric Blue
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powerhouse American team has still not looked very impressive think their d and goaltending will be the downfall...I think Sweden and Russia are the 2 clear cut favs
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FinPanda
Barkov Stanley cup champ!
That should tell you just about everything about how each of them played.
Electric Blue
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The coach didn't even trust him enough to play him, kinda says it all.
Phenomenon
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The sweep before the game-winning goal was not seen by the referees.
However, this was a wakeup call for Team Finland. This kind of B team can't win with this kind of goaltending and personal mistakes. Young Kakko is not a saviour in every game.
However, this was a wakeup call for Team Finland. This kind of B team can't win with this kind of goaltending and personal mistakes. Young Kakko is not a saviour in every game.
Well, it's also good to note that Vehviläinen isn't playing any meaningful games after this one anymore.
SanDogBrewin
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This was a pro Kakko thread. If Hughes had scored or done well it would have been luck
. Hughes is not getting prime minutes because of the amount of great NHL forwards that came over. Jack is playing with Vatrano, Glendening and Ryan. Skating has been great per usual but Hughes is getting knocked off the puck a lot.
Very good game by the "Liiga-Team". Kakko was awesome vs one of the strongest teams on paper.
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I think Hughes is obviously not getting the same treatment as Kakko does, just because of the rosters of the teams. That being said, Kakko was an impact player with Finland tonight (and the two games before) and Hughes was not for USA (Q.Hughes was though, got the GWG assist after all). That doesn't mean Jack Hughes is bad or that he might not go first though. Stuff like this judged on potential and not just by the fact that who is more ready player now. I think Kakko is the latter, but in few years Hughes might be better.This was a pro Kakko thread. If Hughes had scored or done well it would have been luck
Skating has been great per usual but Hughes is getting knocked off the puck a lot.
BullLund
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Hughes only played 9 minutes, he's being buried in a team filled with NHL players. Got a feeling that he's not going to get the chance to shine in this tournament.
Normally he is a very good goalie! He is probably still suffering from the final defeat, where he was not completely innocent himself. It's all psychology, too.
So it was Keller who sweeped Tyrväinen's legs in the OT, in a perfect world IIHF should look in to that, but eh, let's see.
The Cannon of Tesoma
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Must give full credit to Jalonen for how he managed to build this team. Annual FEL contender the team would be and would likely do somewhat decently in KHL too if played over whole season.
USA was better in this game, but on-ice happenings didn't go to USA in ratio of how much more talent they have in their roster. Jalonen's roster managed minimize the ill-effects of their handicaps. Good game! Congratz US!
USA was better in this game, but on-ice happenings didn't go to USA in ratio of how much more talent they have in their roster. Jalonen's roster managed minimize the ill-effects of their handicaps. Good game! Congratz US!
