GDT: Quarterfinal - May 23 - Russia vs USA

[Chimpradamus]

Schneider has been exceptional

He has certainly lifted himself after that bad 1st goal. In some way he was unlucky on it, crap happens. He kind of looks like Lundqvist, in similar situations. They play behind absolute garbage teams, often allow an early softie and then play very solid.

 

[tictactoe]

Should be 5:1 Russia

 

[SanDogBrewin]

This has turned into a really good game.

 

[Norman Moscow]

Game of goalies right now.

 

[Alex K]

Goalies' period

 

[ijuka]

Just like at last world champs, Ovechkin's playing terribly. If he doesn't bother showing up, wouldn't it be better to train at home? I'm sure a KHL replacement would have been able to achieve much more with the guys he plays with.

 

[clydesdale line]

Gaudreau has been great. He's had at least a half dozen chances.

 

[Chimpradamus]

Putting Gaudreau and Kane together on a smurf line may look weird, but they're actually creating alot of chances in the Russian zone. Big ice helps them to achieve their game potential.

 

[PWiz30]

Schneider has not been the problem in this tournament.

 

[OKOptimistic]

This is why NHL needs to expand to bigger ice size

 

[Kshahdoo]

Good game, but very nervous.

 

[Chimpradamus]

This is why NHL needs to expand to bigger ice size

It's a great display of exciting hockey, that's for sure. Those who like dekes, great passing and skating likes big ice hockey. Those who like the physicality, the scrums, the constant board battles and the hug piles like small ice.

 

[shtorm2005]

Good game, but very nervous.

Russians looked tired to defend.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Russians looked tired to defend.

Oh, well, they still have so many moments, just can't score.

 

[PenDuhNotPittsburgh]

Russians looked tired to defend.

Migth be more like "couldn't be bothered to defend." to many ovechkins hardly any workers

 

[ViD]

Kane line is extremely dangerous.

We need to get a two goal lead ASAP

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Quinn deserves more ice time
Also is it just me or does Quinn’s shot always seems to create a good scoring chance? He doesn’t have a hard shot but he knows how to hit the net

 

[Jakk123]

I don't know, US team is so skilled, but to me it just feels like they don't really care that much. The second period has been much better from them, though. I hope they can tie it up and we're going to see an interesting finish.

 

[shtorm2005]

Migth be more like "couldn't be bothered to defend." to many ovechkins hardly any workers

Give some credits to team USA, great possession game so far.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Still, I love this hockey more, than NHL one. Less stupid puck dumping, less useless hits, more beautiful skating, more skill overall. Of course, these teams have more superstars, than your average NHL team, but still...

 

[Chimpradamus]

Still, I love this hockey more, than NHL one. Less stupid puck dumping, less useless hits, more beautiful skating, more skill overall. Of course, these teams have more superstar, than your average NHL team, but still...

Yes, I agree. The norm in the NHL is to dump and chase, with a coin flip who wins the possession. On big ice, you don't want to dump the puck unless you have to, you want to keep the puck within the team. If you want some more physical play, you could play the Finnish hybrid between the two.

But small ice just leads to constant board battles and it's not fun to watch.

I don't want to sound like a mediocre journalist, but talk about that the next goal will be crucial.

 

[tictactoe]

there u go!

 

[Chimpradamus]

Now that's how you mask a pass. Very nice goal.

 

[Salavat Yulaev]

Kaprizov!!!

 

[clydesdale line]

Keller with a Campoli like turnover.