GDT: May 22 • Quarterfinal • USA 3, Czech Republic 4

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

Thought Czech was going to score there.

 

[jagrgodr]

Hertl has a goal today, while Jagr as of now only has one assist but i feel they should change the 2nd czech goal to include Jagr as the 2nd assist, he made the pass that resulted in a goal, a defender may have technically touched the puck once or twice, though.

 

[satbank]

Overall, I've been impressed with Smith, Johnson, Jones. Everyone else was okay or horrible. Abdelkader .

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

Anyone know what the misconduct is for? Didn't see anything physically that would have warranted that.

 

[Scotty B]

Haven’t read any comments ( yet ) about disallowed Czech goal, however, I agree with video review judge’s decision. The only shot which shows white ice between goal line and puck is from a camera above and in front of the net, puck is fluttering up at about a 45 degree angle when that flash of white ice is seen, making that view potentially deceiving. Ref didn’t call it a goal initially, and video must be conclusive to do so. It WASN'T...Ergo NO GOAL!

This Young Yankee team is pretty scrappy...& I believe they're capable of making a Big Push in the 3rd and making it close, at a bare minimum...Course they're gonna have to take chances, with their D pinching at every opportunity...

 

[michall]

Hertl quite agitated in the intermission interview by the Abdelkader's hit. But still smiling though...

 

[Cirris]

That's a clean check in the NHL. principal point of contact was not the head. His head was part of the contact. But he hit him square in the chest with his arms down.

 

[Little Ball of Hate]

Is it 3-1 still?

 

[QnebO]

That's a clean check in the NHL. principal point of contact was not the head. His head was part of the contact. But he hit him square in the chest with his arms down.

Umm... the point of the contact is head on that gif that you are referring to. It's the first contact point. Czech player is not even having he's chest towards the hit.

It's always funny how there is always disagreement on the same thing.

 

[satbank]

Is it 3-1 still?

Nope 4-1

 

[Villert]

That's a clean check in the NHL. principal point of contact was not the head. His head was part of the contact. But he hit him square in the chest with his arms down.

As much as I wanted it to be a clean hit - I'm pretty sure the head is the first that is made contact with there. Pretty obviously his head that snaps back before any other contact is made.

 

[Minttu]

The team USA looks heartless and undisciplined. That team is their own worst enemy. I expected a close game. And I thought that USA had a very good chance to win this, but it seems like they can't handle this game mentally. The Czech doesn't need to do anything special to win this game. USA is doing all the work for them.

 

[Scotty B]

That's a clean check in the NHL. principal point of contact was not the head. His head was part of the contact. But he hit him square in the chest with his arms down.

Late hit, High hit, shoulder makes contact with head + he leaves his feet = 5 + Game SANS DOUBT!

 

[SwissKNOSE]

haha Jagr walking out onto the ice like he's the man . Cant wait to see him in Devils gear next season.

 

[Stats01]

Is it 3-1 still?

4-1 now

 

[QnebO]

That hit would've been major even in NHL.

 

[Carandraug]

That's a clean check in the NHL. principal point of contact was not the head. His head was part of the contact. But he hit him square in the chest with his arms down.

Errr no way, he leaves his feet and its clearly a headshot. You cant get more dirty than that so absolutely warranteed 5 min and game misconduct, no question about that in any league in the world.

 

[KaylaJ]

They're just now showing it on NBCSN and even they note it's called in the NHL as well. It's to the head and just beyond stupid.

 

[liquid1988]

USA is going to have to make the come back of the century here

 

[Classicnamesup]

Thanks! Ouch

 

[BusQuets]

That's a clean check in the NHL. principal point of contact was not the head. His head was part of the contact. But he hit him square in the chest with his arms down.

lolwut, no it isn't watch more NHL.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

Left his feet and a clear headshot. Dirty hit.

 

[Scotty B]

The team USA looks heartless and undisciplined. That team is their own worst enemy. I expected a close game. And I thought that USA had a very good chance to win this, but it seems like they can't handle this game mentally. The Czech doesn't need to do anything special to win this game. USA is doing all the work for them.

Undisciplined maybe...BUT Heartless ? What Nonsense. They're the youngest team in this tourney, they lost their captain and yes, that can be unsettling...Still they've shown plenty of heart ! This game ain't over yet...

 

[liquid1988]

lolwut, no it isn't watch more NHL.

They made the right call. It was a dirty hit and he did not have the puck.

 

[that is unfortunate]

Sobotka is fine and will most likely play the next game