GDT: Group B - May 21 - Sweden vs Russia

[VictorLustig]

I think Russias main problem is that most stars on that team are getting old. I mean guys like Kovy, Ovie, Geno are over their prime, in Kovy's case its even by a large margin.

The new generation doesnt seem to be as skilful, with Kuch being the only exception.

Another traditional Russian problem is its defense. If the offense is getting older and slower then outscoring the opposition may prove to be an even bigger challenge I guess

Panarin is a terrifying opponent at the WC.

 

[Nexon]

I think Russias main problem is that most stars on that team are getting old. I mean guys like Kovy, Ovie, Geno are over their prime, in Kovy's case its even by a large margin.

The new generation doesnt seem to be as skilful, with Kuch being the only exception.

Another traditional Russian problem is its defense. If the offense is getting older and slower then outscoring the opposition may prove to be an even bigger challenge I guess

But Why Kovalchuk is there? Only because his passed glory, to lesser extend it’s the same with Lundqvist but Henrik is solid at least. It’s the same as last years, too many stars, non existent team play, it’s especially visible on Ovechkin.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

Such an amateurish line change....

 

[Canucks LB]

Amazing goal
Awful turn over ekholm

 

[PTmbp13]

Beauty of a goal

 

[Nexon]

And “dream” to finish first and play USA escapes, not gonna complain though

 

[aphyro]

Whew that was bad play by Sweden but beuty by Russia.

 

[EK47]

Yikes. There we go again. Don’t think Wennberg has been good today.

 

[canswetoxic]

Did Sweden realised that they are playing USA and slow it down ? Lol

 

[atomragnar]

Ehm feels better to just finish third.

 

[Chimpradamus]

And there Russia showed why it has a world class offense. One mistake, one goal.

 

[canswetoxic]

Don't mind the score though, now lets go win the game but keep it low profile

 

[EK47]

Also Larsson has the second least amount of ice time (swedish dmen) the first period. OEL and Ekholm has the most.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

Did Gronborg tell the boys to stop playing, during the intermission, or what's going on?

 

[EK47]

That’s a good goal.

 

[Canucks LB]

Both Russia goals were amazing, no chance

 

[Chimpradamus]

Holy crap that was filthy. 2-1 Russia. So much for that excellent 1st period.

 

[aphyro]

Why are they calling ?

 

[PatrikBerglund]

And sadly, that looks like a legit goal.

 

[EK47]

Sweden isn’t even in the game when russia turns the jets on.

 

[Spender]

Beauty redirection while falling.

 

[jj cale]

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[VictorLustig]

Yikes. There we go again. Don’t think Wennberg has been good today.

He's carried by his linemates. Hasn't been that good despite the points.

 

[aphyro]

Sweden isn’t even in the game when russia turns the jets on.

Sweden have been bad in second period overall this tournament tho.

 

[JHB]

I understand not wanting USA in the QF. But lets make sure we don't embarrass ourselves at least. Don't make it too obvious.