PGT: Semi-Final | Russia Vs Canada | 6PM | TSN/NHLN | Pt 2

[snipes]

Just a dominant performance.

the forecheck, the backcheck, the puck management, the puck movement, the cycle, the d zone coverage, the board battles, the coaching, the face offs, the power play, the pk and even the coaches challenge were all excellent tonight.

can’t fault Russia but they were not to caliber tonight.

Russia was just outclassed by a better hockey team, this team has been outstanding as we’ve gone on in the tournament.

One more game to go. Need to stay focused here.

 

[NyQuil]

It's just one of those years where it seems like it all comes together. Certainly goes in cycles for these types of tournaments.

I am liking their chances from what I have seen to date but I am sure US/Finland will be hungry for gold as well.

All in all, just happy to be watching hockey again!

It's also one of those years where all kinds of external factors couldn't help but have an impact on the outcome.

When Germany is playing with 13 skaters, it makes you wonder how much stuff is going on behind the scenes that we're not privy too.

That being said, Canada can only play the opponents that are put in front of them and they have played exceedingly well.

 

[majormajor]

Levi was so important tonight. Yes Canada was the better team across the board. But we've seen it before in this tournament how a couple goals can get through and the momentum can shift radically. Levi was near perfect and there was no space for that momentum to shift.

 

[John Agar]

We're not in the class of Russia or Finland when it comes to drinking.

That's just myth...

I'd participate... I'm up to the challenge...

 

[Spic Bud]

Oh I meant physically not goalie wise lmao

then i def agree you drunk bastard

 

[jj cale]

It almost seems like Canada has never won a gold anywhere but in Canada with Canadian refs lol

Yeah, like last year right?

 

[Macbanan]

Just a very impressive showing. Can't even blame the russians for playing bad. With a few lucky bounces this could have been a 5-2 game but that's pretty much it. I'd like a more competitive finals and hope you meet the US there and that they put up a really good fight.

 

[J1mLahey]

then i def agree you drunk bastard

The liquor is doing the thinking

 

[TeddyBare]

I laughed pretty hard when Ray Ferraro let out a massive sigh when Askarov fell behind the net when he tripped on his own stick.

"Ugggggggggggh what is he even doing back there"

 

[Juniorhockeyguru]

WHAT??????????

Who in the HELL voted Askarov as a player of the tournament

are you kidding me

lmao

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

After a lean patch in the early 2010's, Canada producing good teams consistently.

5 out of the last 7 Gold medal games involving Canada. Good comeback.

 

[The Blue Baron]

We're not in the class of Russia or Finland when it comes to drinking.

Or the Czech or Germans

national geographic has Czech drink the most beer per capita in the world.

 

[Talus]

Most winter Olympics sports. Besides luge and cross country skiing

Russia is the king of steroids. they stink at soccer and skiing and speed skating,i could go on but i don't want to embarrass you.

 

[HuGo Sham]

it's really lovely that we all got each other's back in here until the north division starts in 10 days and we go back to f***ing hating each other

 

[NyQuil]

Or the Czech or Germans

national geographic has Czech drink the most beer per capita in the world.

Finns and Russians laugh at your beer as they inject pure ethanol into their veins.

 

[trilobyte]

It almost seems like Canada has never won a gold anywhere but in Canada with Canadian refs lol

heavy emphasis on the "almost", eh?

 

[avsfan9]

Thought they were both just ok for them. Drysdale had a few gaffes defensively and Byram wasn't as dangerous offensively.

Drysdale had gaffes because he was playing more offensive hockey tonight. Guess what people it happens when you play aggressive offensive hockey from the back end.Byram stayed back and was more conservative and he made less mistakes and didn’t look as good on the offensive side of the puck.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Finns and Russians laugh at your beer as they inject pure ethanol into their veins.

Euuuww!

 

[HuGo Sham]

Russia is the king of steroids. they stink at soccer and skiing and speed skating,i could go on but i don't want to embarrass you.

they've been banned from participating under their own flag in international sporting events for the next few years. the very definition of cheaters. it's all projection

 

[Arhidia]

it's really lovely that we all got each other's back in here until the north division starts in 10 days and we go back to f***ing hating each other

Gospel

 

[The Podium]

If this team Canada wins gold it’ll be one of the greatest powerhouses at this tournament ever. Look at the stats of it so far. Filthy team.

0 ES goals against is nuts.

 

[John Price]

 

[sandysan]

it's really lovely that we all got each other's back in here until the north division starts in 10 days and we go back to f***ing hating each other

With some posters, it's good to know I am getting a jump on things.

 

[Canucks LB]

Podkolzin left absolutely everything on the ice in this tournament and acted like a leader, tons of respect to him. Vancouver has a good one.

Yeah, well said

 

[Dueling Banjos]

it's really lovely that we all got each other's back in here until the north division starts in 10 days and we go back to f***ing hating each other

Love how love for the game brings us all together.