Latvia VS USA | 3:30pm ET | NHLN, TSN | Group A

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USA coming off a rest day and Latvia playing the next afternoon, coming off what had to be a physically and emotionally draining historic victory.

Easy win for USA, right? That's what Canada thought.

The mindset should always be "no easy games".
 

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I'm pretty sure a lot of the Latvian kids couldn't fall asleep yesterday and I'm doubly sure they ain't playing Feldbergs again who is the clear cut #1 goalie.

I expect a similar game as between Germany and the US. As long as we can score a couple and avoid injuries, I'm OK with that.
 

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I'm pretty sure a lot of the Latvian kids couldn't fall asleep yesterday and I'm doubly sure they ain't playing Feldbergs again who is the clear cut #1 goalie.

I expect a similar game as between Germany and the US. As long as we can score a couple and avoid injuries, I'm OK with that.
You' ll probably get trashed by the US but you will have an even game against Germany.

But don't worry, you guys will beat Finland easily if Rimpinen can't save them once again. So I see Latvia in the playoffs.
 
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I think the U.S. has more "finishers" than Canada, so this could be ugly for Latvia, especially with it being a back to back.
 

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Rough draw. Imagine getting Canada and USA in under 24 hours?lol.

The Germany game is the key for Latvia. Play the backup and hope for no injuries. Take your rest day and come back strong against the Germans. Get that 3rd quarter in 4 tourneys.
 

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Tough matchup for Latvia after an incredible effort last night, I wouldn't blame them if they come out flat after such an emotional victory. It's probably better for them to have USA today though, and give some time until their Germany and Finland games.

USA should win handily, unless they somehow hire Dave Cameron before the game.
 

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As a Canadian, I hope US beats them 9-0. This needs to happen, and for the good of Team Canada. They need to be humbled, embarrassed, and criticized over this or else there is NO chance they'll win this tourny. A 3-2 win by USA will be disastrous for us because it will let our coaching staff let up, and our players let up and say "See, Latvia really is good, they almost beat the US." No, they aren't. They are Latvia. Still Latvia. We need the US to trounce them today. Maybe that will wake up Team Canada.
 
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USA has most high end firepower in tourney for my money and will win this game rested or not.

Yeah I don't necessarily think this US roster is overly strong through to the bottom but their top end can flat out score in bunches. With them being rested and Latvia just coming off an emotional win last night, I expect to see the Americans pot at least a few today. But no one should be completely counting out Latvia now.
 

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Tough matchup for Latvia after an incredible effort last night, I wouldn't blame them if they come out flat after such an emotional victory. It's probably better for them to have USA today though, and give some time until their Germany and Finland games.

USA should win handily, unless they somehow hire Dave Cameron before the game.
Agreed. Latvians are saving their second victory against the Finns. Mark my words. Lol.

And Germany being just as good as Finland and when losing the game between them I think they could become a tough game for the Latvians. I honestly think the Latvians have a big chance and perhaps even bigger chance to win against Finland than Germany.
I' ll write 50/50 or 55/45 against Finland and 45/55 against Germany.
 
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After last night's game which was an upset, no way in hell Latvia wins this one. They put all they had last night. Lol at scheduling makers giving Latvia back to back games vs Canada and USA
 

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