GDT: Quarterfinal • Russia vs. Denmark

[BlitzSnipe]

They looked pretty good. Same as last year. Here in Toronto Danes were up 2-0 against Russia. Then they could score third goal a few times. Russia got super lucky there. Russia scored with 47 seconds left in the 2nd period, then got another goal in the third. Eventually Russia won in a shootout. Now second game between these two teams and again Russia barely won. So basically Denmark is an extremely tough opponent for the Russians. Two games in the history of the tournament so far and both were super close.

Yeah, team Russia just doesn't like team Denmark as an opponent, we're having a hard time with them. Our stats for Team US aren't that bad, so I expect a very competitive game.

 

[BMann]

I love the job Bragin has done over the years, but he needs to get his act together in this tournament, as he was responsible for today's performance, IMO. Denmark was clearly more motivated in the first half of the game, and Russia was just sleepwalking through. Its his job to get his team ready to play, and he didn't do it.

The other thing that bothers me is his decision to go with Georgiev. I thought he has been shaky throughout the tournament, especially today, with his slow movement in the net and poor rebound control. There was no reason for Denmark to have scored 3 goals today. There was some shoddy defensive play, but you have to be able to depend on the goaltender to make big saves in an important game, and Georgiev scares me.

That said, Monday is another day, and if they can get the motivation to play well, on the ice and in goal, they have as good a chance as anyone to play for a Gold Medal.

Agree about Georgiev. Watching the highlights his rebound control is appalling. Samsonov must be brought in. Bragin must swallow his pride.

And this sleepwalking against so called lesser teams. It never happened in the era of the Red Machine. All opponents were treated equally. Both the coaches and players need a slap around the head with this sort of mentality.

 

[WMT]

Yeah, team Russia just doesn't like team Denmark as an opponent, we're having a hard time with them. Our stats for Team US aren't that bad, so I expect a very competitive game.

I expect a repeat of last year's game in Montreal I agree with you, should be a very competitive game for sure.

 

[Russiaboy]

Disappointing game by the Russians not impressed , way to passive and waiting around well it almost came back and bit them in the ass .. They got to bring it 100% against the states because if they had a hard time beating the Danes then there going to have a hard time playing the states . Go Russia
Swedes id say will beat the fins for sure .but stranger things have happened this tourny lol

Hope they go with Samsonov