GDT: Russia Vs Sweden | 12/30 @ 9:30PM | TSN/NHLN

[kingsholygrail]

Why?

I did math wrong. US can still win the group if they beat Sweden in regulation.

 

[XXIV97]

Is that the way Broberg usually plays? Haven’t watched the guy very much.

No, his best asset is his skating. Oilers media said he was playing injured tonight and it affected his skating

 

[J1mLahey]

Is that the way Broberg usually plays? Haven’t watched the guy very much.

He looked like he was laboring and fighting through some sort of ailment

 

[Zybalto]

Man, some of those kids standing for the Anthem looked like they've been through a war.

 

[ORRFForever]

I did math wrong. US can still win the group if they beat Sweden in regulation.

Yup.

 

[Passionis]

Ray Ferraro has a whole bag of excuses for the Swedish team.

So much truth man, you said it!

 

[canswetoxic]

Tomorrow's possibilities:

Sweden Win:
1. Sweden
2. Russia
3. USA

USA OT/SO Win:
1.Russia
2. USA
3. Sweden

USA Regulation Win:
1. USA
2. Russia
3. Sweden

So its Sweden vs Finland then , gonna be epic.

 

[Prntscrn]

So Askarov vs Wallstedt, what's your guys thoughts?

 

[McClelland]

no Russian penalties in the 3rd - way to go Larionov

You mean Putin gave the refs a call between periods!

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

LOL. Go tell that the refs. That swedish player sure looked like he wanted kids from Abramov. Grabbing him the whole sequence.

He had his arm around him. He didn't impede him AT ALL. Idiot officials don't interpret plays. If you tap someone on the shoulder its a penalty.

 

[dedutchhockey]

Podkolzin confirmed playing injured. His shifts are like 20 seconds long. He also would have been out there w. A minute left when Sweden pulled their goalie and tied it.

I think his injury is from blocking a shot from a game previously. not sure tho

 

[ORRFForever]

At least tomorrow's games means something.

 

[Fatass]

Created some good offensive chances. The play to Holtz at the end that went off the crossbar near the end of the game and the Bobby Broberg flying through the air rush.

But yeah, he looked noticeably not himself. He’s usually a dazzling skater and you could tell he was really struggling compared to the way he usually skates.

Anwyays, that was a good game. Thought Russia was much better 5 v 5 and deserved to win.

I think both Broberg and Podkolzin looked a bit nicked up. Broberg’s ankle, and Podkolzin’s hand maybe? Both just didn’t seem completely 100% to me.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

You mean Putin gave the refs a call between periods!

Thank the idiot Holtz for his intermission comments.

 

[MapleLeafs9]

What a game from Amirov. Well deserved player of the game. He was involved in everything tonight, fun to watch.

 

[TeddyBare]

Lol. Russia had barely anything between the first period and OT (which they were by far better in). A couple of good chances on the counterattack is about it. Russia also got away with tonnes of stuff. Spearings, slashings, high sticks, delay of game, etc. More than makes up for whatever weak calls (not to mention they won the game off one).

Just admit you didn't watch the game
It's OK

 

[Atas2000]

He had his arm around him. He didn't impede him AT ALL. Idiot officials don't interpret plays. If you tap someone on the shoulder its a penalty.

Arm around is holding. The game is called hockey.

 

[57special]

Sweden needs to be more aggressive n the forecheck. I was also surprised that their Dmen were not more poised. That Soderblom is a unique player, though, and Gunler...he just knows how to score.
Podkolzin a beast, finally, and Amirov impressive. Abramov is a handful. Too bad Chinakhov isn't around.
Khusnutdinov repaying his coaches faith in him by having a good game when it counts. He and Abramov are deadly in the 3v3 situation.

On the replay, I didn't really see a clear hold on the penalty. In real time it looked like a trip or something, but you might want to swallow the whistle there unless you are sure you saw something.

 

[aphyro]

Well gratz to team Russia! And to the Russian fans in here... hat off for you guys.

And to everyone who complain on the refs... I think they did okay today... nothing to do with the who won or lose.

 

[ORRFForever]

So its Sweden vs Finland then , gonna be epic.

And if Canada wins tomorrow night, we might have an easier path to the GMG. Root for the U.S. to win in regulation.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Thank you Russia and Sweden for the absolutely Great Game.

 

[Fatass]

If the U.S. wins in regulation...

U.S.
Russia
Sweden
Czechs

If the U.S. wins in O.T...

Russia
U.S.
Sweden
Czechs

So we’re playing the Czechs in the QF then? We should handle them okay.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

At least tomorrow's games means something.

It would mean something if Sweden had won. The USA-Sweden winner would finish 1st

 

[Breakers]

Haven't seen a lot of the tournament. except for tonight.
Russia clearly better team for the majority of the game.
Sweden had moments, but Russia carried the play and had stronger puck possession.

 

[ORRFForever]

So we’re playing the Czechs in the QF then? We should handle them okay.

Yes.