GDT: Group B - May 12 - USA (4) vs France (0)

[Urbanskog]

A ridiculous call once again.

 

[usahockey22flyers]

So close!!! What hands

 

[StanAjax]

Looking at the standings, USA shouldn't take France lightly. France is currently in a playoff spot, the US isn't.

But the US have already faced Canada and Finland while France has to...

Getting a point today would give France a chance to reach the quarter finals though. A regulation win in the deciding game against Belarus would probably be enough to sneak in then.

Considering all the injuries, it would be a great achievement, but we are still far from there...

 

[Canuckistani]

A ridiculous call once again.

Whenever I see the WHC I'm reminded of why the NHL doesn't want IIHF refs anywhere near best-on-best games.

 

[fouba]

Usa 1-0 wideman powerplay,it has begun

 

[Pyromaniac]

Finally Wideman 1-0

 

[Stephen23]

Except Finland was actually generating quality chances but were facing a hot goalie. The US hasn't done much of anything.

The USA roster is pretty embarrassing so it doesn't surprise me that they are having trouble generating much/having difficulty defensively. I wonder why the USA team has trouble convincing players to come play in this tournament? I recall the team being quite good when we hosted the tournament here back in 2008. Perhaps that was because they didn't have to cross an ocean to play?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_IIHF_World_Championship_rosters

 

[SanDogBrewin]

I'm so glad Gord Miller was able to finally call a goal, his snoring was annoying me.

 

[stavs*]

matthews on the board

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Cannon shot by Connor Murphy!

 

[Joel Ward]

Matthews... WOW...

 

[Pyromaniac]

Murphy 2-0. Good shift by Matthews

 

[fouba]

BOOM 2-0 Murphy, great cycling by Matthews and pass

 

[usahockey22flyers]

Dominating the period, keep it up boys.

 

[Zybalto]

Whenever I see the WHC I'm reminded of why the NHL doesn't want IIHF refs anywhere near best-on-best games.

The linesmen are a little sketchy too. More blown offsides calls and not the best at getting out of the way. One had a good takedown of Larkin earlier.

 

[Nooodles]

I didn't know Forsberg came out of retirement and plays for USA...

What a play.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Someone get Foligno a tap in please

 

[Zybalto]

Thats a backbreaker.

 

[usahockey22flyers]

3-0. Great second period.

 

[Canuckistani]

Big for the US, with two more easy wins coming up.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

anyone that is watching and can provide score updates, that would be much appreciated.

Thanks

JT Compher with a nice shot to make it 3-0. 5 seconds left in the period to boot.

 

[Brewsky]

Good Lord, that Auston Matthews play where he looked like Forsberg just protecting the puck and dishing it to Murph- WOOOOO!

 

[Irishguy42]

Brady. Skjei.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

4-0 final. A workman-like effort. Will be nice to add Nelson +.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

USA might beat Russia if they face each other in the QF.