GDT: Group B • Dec. 29 • Sweden vs. Russia

[X66]

Nylander is too skilled for his linemates IMO

 

[BlitzSnipe]

The Swedish goaltender is 2m or what?

 

[Romanich7]

Russia trying to be to cute with the puck, missed like 10 chances with all the extra home run passes. Shoot the god damn puck!!!!!

 

[BlitzSnipe]

Russia trying to be to cute with the puck, missed like 10 chances with all the extra home run passes. Shoot the god damn puck!!!!!

I have to agree. They have great shots - they need to fire them more often!

 

[TMLeafer]

Just tuned in about 10 minutes ago, but another nice rush by Valiev.

 

[DaveH]

the swedish goaltender is 2m or what?

1.94

 

[gretskidoo]

Hagg needs to be benched.

He's so ****ing bad right now.

 

[Raymones]

Just realised 12 NHL games, in addition to Canada-Finland, are on after this game. My multitasking ability will be seriously tested tonight.. Time to go get some beer and nuts!

 

[NarcoPolo]

For all you Russians, how has valiev looked so far in the tournament? Looks decent so far

 

[DaveH]

1 period each, kinda.
Russia ahead by an inch overall.

 

[ViD]

what a great period by team Russia.

 

[EK47]

Hägg is terrible

 

[matzz]

Nylander is too skilled for his linemates IMO

yes, he is a great talent..will be fun to follow him in NHL

 

[BlitzSnipe]

1 period each, kinda.
Russia ahead by an inch overall.

Yeah, the first period was more in Sweden's favour, Russia's managed to turn things around in the 2nd. The 3rd should be intense.

 

[Phil McKraken]

Nylander is too skilled for his linemates IMO

Yeah, they don't see the game in the same way, must be a bit frustrating for him. Can't wait to see Nylander with Kessel.

 

[Cruor]

Trust team Sweden to start dicking around after a solid first period. Cute passes and turnovers all around

 

[NarcoPolo]

Hagg needs to be benched.

He's so ****ing bad right now.

Kylington couldn't be much worse than hagg right now..

 

[Coog]

The russians really got going. Sweden need to regroup and come out flying in the third. But what's up with the sloppy passing? Are they trying to play faster than their skill allows?

 

[BlitzSnipe]

The russians really got going. Sweden need to regroup and come out flying in the third. But what's up with the sloppy passing? Are they trying to play faster than their skill allows them?

It might be the Russian forechecking, although the Swedes are also good in that department.

 

[X66]

Weren't the shots 12 to 2 at one point for Sweden?

 

[CaptainCatfish]

The russians really got going. Sweden need to regroup and come out flying in the third. But what's up with the sloppy passing? Are they trying to play faster than their skill allows them?

agree'd. and the passing, I realy dont know... sometimes its like they get nervous and just throw the puck away at any direction and when they seem to know what they're doing they pass it to the skates. like 25% of all passes are to the skates lol.

 

[Kshahdoo]

For all you Russians, how has valiev looked so far in the tournament? Looks decent so far

It's hard to say. It's either Swedes are bad or the whole Russian defense is good.

 

[Coog]

It might be the Russian forechecking, although the Swedes are also good in that department.

Yeah, might be. They look a bit stressed in their own zone. Interesting third coming up!

 

[ViD]

I think both teams are thinking if they really should push in the third period or just enjoy Slovakia in the quarters.

 

[Spinkis]

Kylington couldn't be much worse than hagg right now..

Kylington is injured. But he still wouldn't had replaced Hägg, even tough he should.