GDT: Group B - May 9 - Finland (3) vs USA (2) (MOD WARNING - POSTS 26 & 275)

[skillhockey]

I think they're matching Matthews with the Aho line now.

There's no aho line, as far as i know, koivu still centers that one.

 

[kunekune]

I think they're matching Matthews with the Aho line now.

EDIT: Maybe not.

Both teams roll lines. Neither is matching any line 5v5.

 

[WillTheThrill]

Dominating is a bit of a strong word for this game.

I dont think it is. The USA has really out played finland in this game it just doesnt show on scoreboard.

 

[QnebO]

To be fair Laine tried to counter hit on hit, but Foligno didin't hit, he skated past him and used grab. That was not mistake of Laine, many times it's a penalty even.

 

[skillhockey]

And laine with forsberg pass.

 

[Saekki*]

I dont think it is. The USA has really out played finland in this game it just doesnt show on scoreboard.

Heh, "dominating".

Not likely.

 

[Captain Timo]

Nice play to prevent a goal there by Matthews. Was a tap-in otherwise for the Finnish forward.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

They did find the net. Condon stopped them.

*back of the net

 

[Runner77]

To be fair, the penalty on Foligno for slash was a joke, it's not a slash when you lift a stick and the opponent doesn't grip his stick.

Yeah, it was a weak call. However, Foligno did seem to benefit from a non-call when he appeared to spin Laine into a fall, earlier.

 

[Lonny Bohonos]

**** these nets are annoying.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Nice long range pass by Laine, and a smart defensive check by Auston

Game has settled down a bit compared to the 1st.

 

[Ducks Nation*]

Matthews is awesome...

 

[Brewsky]

I'm surprised as to how close the US is playing to Finland this game. I'd expect a larger gap already.

 

[agent082]

What was Hietanen doing?

 

[Saekki*]

Yeah, it was a weak call. However, Foligno did seem to benefit from a non-call when he appeared to spin Laine into a fall, earlier.

True, Foligno grabbed Laine and took him down.

Just shows the refs are equally bad.

 

[Soundgarden]

I didn't even realize Barkov was playing.

 

[Edgelord]

I really like Aho the Canes got a gem in the 2nd!

 

[stavs*]

I'm so much more impressed with Matthews' defensive game than offensive game. I think we all see from the stats he's a great offensive player, but playing for an ex-NHL coach really helped Matthews' defensive game this year. Blown away how mature it is

 

[HockeyGuruPitka]

Matthews is the best player on the ice

 

[BB88]

Our team looks so bad, that defense has no puck moving ability.
Canada will absolutely destroy us.

 

[voxel]

So what is a LEGAL way for people in America to watch these games? The IIHF Youtube channel is blocked

https://www.youtube.com/user/icehockey

Is it on cable/OTA somewhere?

 

[Pyromaniac]

Both teams roll lines. Neither is matching any line 5v5.

Matthews and Laine line have been on against each other 5v5 all game.

 

[Jussi]

Matthews' two-way game has been very impressive.

 

[skillhockey]

boarding and no call, damn refs.

 

[teravaineSAROS]

LOL that was a penalty but not earlier???