GDT: Russia Vs USA - 12/25 - 9:30 PM ET - TSN/NHLN

[Ezekial]

Wow. that was so close to 5-1, barley got the stick.

 

[The Burdened]

Sanderson is an absolute dog. terrible game

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Russians are clearly way better coached and structured.

It's like a breakway contest out there.

 

[Three On Zero]

Honestly a lot of their stars are two way players, They might not put up a ton of points, but they’re definitely imposing their will.

amirov and pod, Have been quiet on the scoring sheet, but they’ve been working extremely hard, I think I’ve counted like six hits between the two, and like six takeaways

Podz playing a solid complete game. Not flashy but little to no mistakes

 

[ORRFForever]

The match between the teams is the tiebreaker, Russia would be ahead. If they win, that is.

Thanks but not what I mean.

If Canada finishes with 12 points in their pool and Russia finishes with 12 in their pool, they've never played but they reseed after the quarters. Who gets the top seed? What are the tie breakers?

 

[Canucks LB]

Caufield is the US most dangerous forward clearly.

And it’s not even close, I’ve been extremely impressed with him so far this tournament, defensively he’s looked better than I expected as well

 

[albator71]

Team USA is getting creamed by the Red machine!

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Sanderson should really simplify his game he's not Erik Karlsson

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

That's it USA get the feet moving

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

caufield put on the top line and they start creating scoring chances

 

[super6646]

US dmen being stretched. Absolutely horrible gap guys...

 

[kilowatt]

i think faber has been usa's best defenseman to be honest

 

[bsu]

USA defensemen are playing with no confidence.

 

[Sasso09]

Sanderson needs to take a deep breath, good effort on recovery though.

 

[Jabba11]

US defense is bad. Like non existant.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Groshev is having a game 85OA TBL .. wanted the Sens to draft him but alas

 

[Fatass]

Do the American d look a bit slow footed?

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

They both have a ton to learn. Although if you go on the Caufield prospect thread Hab fans were comparing him to Marcel Dionne lol

But in all honesty they just have a lot to learn and should be fine.

Caufield and Boldy have been decent. The rest of the team not so much.

 

[NorCalhockey]

I believe that I heard NHL Tonight suggesting before the game that Knight might be the best goaltender in the tournament. That hasn't aged well.

Yep they did make comments like that...but yea, I expect a US network to hype a US player. Too bad Knight made fools of them

 

[Canucks LB]

One thing I learned about the world juniors, is this game is not even remotely close to being over, 4-1 leads are literally nothing in the world juniors

 

[bsu]

Askarov is so damn good lol

 

[KaseMeOutside]

difference in the game is competent goaltending

 

[ItWasJustified]

This has to be embarassing for the US.

This Russian team won Karjala Cup this November, a men's international tournament. They're pretty good.

 

[SoundAndFury]

If Canada finishes with 12 points in their pool and Russia finishes with 12 in their pool, they've never played but they reseed after the quarters. Who gets the top seed? What are the tie breakers?

Goal differential. If it's tied, goals scored.

 

[Sasso09]

i think faber has been usa's best defenseman to be honest

Faber and York, the rest have been meh. Sanderson is just having a really bad game and he'll bounce back, he's too good not to.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Askarov can really battle too. Certaintly saw that in the CA game