GDT: Quarterfinal • Jan. 2 • Czech Republic vs. Slovakia

[tobu]

This is probably the least hyped game of the four but I could see this going to OT. I don't even know who to cheer for

the "crowd" in Montreal isn't helping either

 

[Kamzik]

Strange that Kabac also scored against the Czechs in the pre-tournament. He is like a Czech specialist.

 

[SimplySensational]

This is going to be boring now... Slovakia has a lead, they won't even bother trying to score another unless they have to...

 

[tobu]

a boring first period, both teams with too much caution, lack of physical game.. slovakia with a slight edge in terms of quality chances

 

[Martian]

we must play way better in 2nd period if we want to win

 

[jcbio11]

Good stuff so far by team Slovakia.

Outplayed and outshot their opponent, had some good chances, two went to video review, could have just as easily been 2 - 0 at this point. Scored a goal and didn't let the Czechs have any serious scoring opportunity.

 

[jcbio11]

the "crowd" in Montreal isn't helping either

Yeah, the "atmosphere" in Montreal has been pathetic this tourney. Wish this was played in Toronto.

 

[KuralySnipes]

I'm very excited about Pastrnak.

 

[joey16]

It's pretty obvious that czech players are more skilled but they just don't know what to play. Slovaks play well organized and that's enough so far. Can't wait for real coach on our bench.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Button is ripping the Czech D... Jesus

 

[Alerion]

Jeeze Button was harsh there.

 

[GKJ]

Reway is having a good tournament.

 

[helgo]

Ugh, this will be painful, it's basically about which team will trap the other team trap ....

 

[peto10]

Good stuff so far by team Slovakia.

Outplayed and outshot their opponent, had some good chances, two went to video review, could have just as easily been 2 - 0 at this point. Scored a goal and didn't let the Czechs have any serious scoring opportunity.

I don't have exact numbers, but we won a lot of faceoffs, what is very surprising.

 

[joey16]

Jeeze Button was harsh there.

What did he say?

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Button lmao, he isn't lying though

 

[kudymen]

I don't have exact numbers, but we won a lot of faceoffs, what is very surprising.

That means we have lost a lot of them.. Which, on the other hand, is not surprising at all

 

[jcbio11]

It's pretty obvious that czech players are more skilled but they just don't know what to play. Slovaks play well organized and that's enough so far. Can't wait for real coach on our bench.

Disagree.

 

[uakena]

I don't have exact numbers, but we won a lot of faceoffs, what is very surprising.

I think we were 4th in tearms of PO% after preliminary round.

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

What did he say?

Pretty much that the Czech defense is awful, and the root of all evil. That the forwards have a lot of talent but the defense has no transition game, no physicality, no positioning, and no passing. It's a miracle that they beat Russia.

 

[IHaveNoCreativity]

Pretty much that the Czech defense is awful, and the root of all evil. That the forwards have a lot of talent but the defense has no transition game, no physicality, no positioning, and no passing. It's a miracle that they beat Russia.

also has no idea how the 95 group made it to this level.

 

[slovakiasnextone]

Good team game for Slovakia so far. The first line isn't getting much done so far though...

 

[joey16]

Pretty much that the Czech defense is awful, and the root of all evil. That the forwards have a lot of talent but the defense has no transition game, no physicality, no positioning, and no passing. It's a miracle that they beat Russia.

Thanks. He's absolutely right.

 

[DrPabloRamirez]

i don't have exact numbers, but we won a lot of faceoffs, what is very surprising.

18/23, 78.26%

 

[kudymen]

Pretty much that the Czech defense is awful, and the root of all evil. That the forwards have a lot of talent but the defense has no transition game, no physicality, no positioning, and no passing. It's a miracle that they beat Russia.

The root of all evil is, as I said a few times, our head coach. The rest is bang on though. A miracle was that they were able to motivate themselves to play actual hockey against Russia, not the win itself.