GDT: Group B - May 12 - Russia vs Austria

[Atas2000]

Only 1-0 for Russia after half the game is not okey. But Austria is quite good.

It is okay. They have a game in little more than than 24h and it's not against Austria. They should not waste any energy or risk injuries.

 

[Atas2000]

Vorobiev is still an annoyance. Why taking Kaprizov of that line? If anything Kuznetsov is sleepwalking and Ovechkin's effort is at 20%.

 

[king89]

It is okay. They have a game in little more than than 24h and it's not against Austria. They should not waste any energy or risk injuries.

Excuses excuses excuses

 

[Star Ocean]

Russia is never good in group play. This is well known. They get better later on.

 

[ijuka]

Russia's attitude issues are legendary at this point.

 

[jibbz]

big team biased refs as always

 

[king89]

Russia is never good in group play. This is well known. They get better later on.

Hopefully they will, i have bet them to win the tournament.

 

[fouba]

Hopefully they will, i have bet them to win the tournament.

if this game had any importance at all it would be 7-0.

 

[king89]

Nice goal

3-0 now!

 

[Atas2000]

Excuses excuses excuses

What is there to excuse?

 

[Nexon]

I still think Austria is quite solid, definitely better than Italy and GB, they should stay in elitě.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Telegin's 1st touch of the tournament and 1st goal. And Gusev + Kucherov = Magic.

 

[fouba]

Russians are clearly saving strength, not taking any chances and still dominating

 

[BMann]

Gusev and Kuch are working well together. Barabanov playing well. Far too many other players are anonymous. Still sloppy with the passing at times and decision making. Excuses ? They would not have got away with this in the Soviet days.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Russians are clearly saving strength, not taking any chances and still dominating

I'd say, they are looking for chemistry, than saving strength.

 

[king89]

Now that's something.

 

[Startseva]

now playing good yes

 

[fouba]

5-0 and heading for Russian power play but gotta say Austria has played well and Starkbaum has been very solid.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Goalie is the best Austrian player. Considering, it's 5-0, it says something about the game.

 

[BMann]

Decent result but lots of things to work on. If they play like that tomorrow Czechia will probably win.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I just want to see Barabanov in the NHL one day. I'm 90% sure, he'll become a fan favorite. Just a fabulous skater with magic hands, very gritty and high IQ. If only his shot was decent at least, he'd be a player of Gusev calibre...

 

[Rangers79]

Good for Georgiev getting the shutout

 

[Wings4Life]

So many mistakes. Turnover by turnover by turnover... I hope, it's because they play vs Austria, and it'll be another game vs Czechs.

I agree, they lack cohesion.

Hopefully we will see new lines soon. Pairing Malkin with Kucherov would be a good start.

 

[Wings4Life]

Far too sloppy defensively behind the net. Poor outlet passes from the defence. Not enough composure in the offensive end either and a couple of very poor giveaways as a result. They need to gel better in the lines. Plenty of time left before the real event but they need to work better collectively.

Agreed.

 

[Kshahdoo]

I agree, they lack cohesion.

Hopefully we will see new lines soon. Pairing Malkin with Kucherov would be a good start.

Lol, Gusev - Anisimov - Kucherov was the best line for us, and Grigorenko - Malkin - Dadonov weren't much worse. It's Kuznetsov's line, that didn't work, but Barabanov added some fire to them.