GDT: Semi Final: Russia Vs Sweden | 9AM EST 1PM CET | RUS 5 - 4 SWE OT

[aphyro]

Then go back to round robin with no playoffs.

The bronze match will be sensational tomorrow.... Sweden vs Canada or Sweden vs Finland... that's top shelf TV!

Not as overthrilled to play bronze instead of a gold !

 

[BusQuets]

I think this would have been Sweden's game without that 5min penalty.

 

[blindpass]

Refs win again!!!! **** you teams, **** you players and **** you fans! It's the refs world and you're just living in it! #TeamRefs

For 13 years in a row the refs have f-ed Sweden. What did you guys do to make the IIHF so pissed?

 

[Firsov99]

How czechs won against Russia is beyond me

The first game of the tournament, crazy home crowd, and Askarov in the net for the Russians. Plus the Czechs always play with some zest against the Russians.

 

[koyvoo]

There was no bad play. Sandin had position. The Russian player got the shot off on an angle, and Alnefelt let in a shot he should’ve saved. You could tell by his reaction he knew he should’ve saved it.

Still, it’s an interpretation thing. I saw it as a bad read. It’s the first thing that Ferraro commented on too. But the point is, even if people are seeing it as a bad play, who exactly said he’s terrible here as you claimed in your post?

 

[Czechboy]

The is a saying in Russia - We are slow to saddle, but fast to ride

Very true.. did the same at the Junior A challenge... Czechs beat Russia in round robin. Then we got tuned by Russia in Semi.

 

[Melkor]

Askarov was shaky but understandable because he's only 17.

He needs to sit the final game. Holy freakin shit what a game it was though. Still cant get over it. This team is resilient as f***.

 

[NyQuil]

For 13 years in a row the refs have f-ed Sweden. What did you guys do to make the IIHF so pissed?

Jussi is about as Finnish as getting wasted in a sauna.

 

[PTmbp13]

What a game!!! Congrats to Russia. Swedes are vikings and battled hard, but russia was equal if not a bit better.

 

[Czechboy]

You always finish first in your group in that time span, though, so that’s far from a crowning achievement, beating up Slovakia or someone.

Disagree.. that 53-0 record is phenomenal and they earned the easier quarter. Every year they've had at least ONE other hockey power in their pool. It's amazing.

 

[BruinsBtn]

He played it right. Kept his man to the outside. Common sense. You’re the one with the blinders

Dude, that's not a shot you give up on a one-on-one. It was from right in the slot.

 

[koyvoo]

We got past the QF every year besides one since 2006. We always do

This isn’t the biggest accomplishment by any stretch. There are four semi finalists every year and in reality only five countries have a legitimate chance to make the semi final in this tournament.

 

[CupInSIX]

Sweden had the puck for the first 2 minutes straight in OT, did nothing except sending Fagemo in on a semi-dangerous chance, then made a bad change and left Sandin to get walked by Morozov.
You could see Morozov bang his stick, he wanted that puck from Podkolzin, he knew he was going to do something

That's a peewee move. He shouldn't have done that.

 

[NyQuil]

Disagree.. that 53-0 record is phenomenal and they earned the easier quarter. Every year they've had at least ONE other hockey power in their pool. It's amazing.

It’s a shame because a positive record like that starts to become a negative thing as the slump gets longer.

 

[Dominance]

Disagree.. that 53-0 record is phenomenal and they earned the easier quarter. Every year they've had at least ONE other hockey power in their pool. It's amazing.

No, of course the 53-0 record is ridiculously amazing. I was talking about their success in the QFs in that time period - due to their flawless record, always meeting a very weak opponent, so not something to call home about.

 

[ViD]

I ****in love to look like a fool with this one. The boys deserved this win. This is the best russian junior team I have witnessed since Ovechkin/Malkin days. Genuinely enjoyed every bit of their hockey this year.

The team that lost to Finland in OT in gold medal game was arguably just as good

 

[Ryan Michaels]

Not sure where everyone elses feed went but the TSN Sportscentre was all Russian hilarity...

Svechnikov tosses his opponents stick into the stands and gets a penalty
Post game, Kuzsnetsov says the media won't praise Samsonov as one of the best goalies in the NHL because he's Russian

Gotta love the passion lately

Ya, Kuznetsov's comment makes me think he posts on hf.

 

[bDtKarlsson]

Heartbreaking, by in the end well deserved win for the Russians. Let's hope we get a chance to beat Finland in the bronze game now

 

[Mrb1p]

He’s ok. Mostly just stood in front of the net and tapped pucks in.

Mostly scored pro hockey goals like hes been doing all his amateur career. No brainer 20+ goal scorer.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

So predictable

Sandin was their best player all game. Doesn’t prevent 1 shot the goalie should’ve saved and he’s awful.

Wow the bolded is some serious spin.

People are certainly gonna discuss a player getting beat 1on1 in OT of an elimination game.

And you can’t assume your goalie to save that, that was a really good chance he got.

 

[Czechboy]

Came back from 3-1 too. Crazy game... it's definitely happened but it's hard to win a game when you've pulled your goalie.

 

[blindpass]

It's gold or nothing! They should remove the Bronze medal game from tournaments tbh.

If both teams show up to play it'll still be a great hockey game. Might be hard for them to rise for it, but I think they should try.

 

[nbwingsfan]

There was no bad play. Sandin had position. The Russian player got the shot off on an angle, and Alnefelt let in a shot he should’ve saved. You could tell by his reaction he knew he should’ve saved it.

Huh? Sandin let him skate right into the slot. Sandin has a great game, but there’s no denying he got burned bad on that game winner.

 

[timmeh]

He’s ok. Mostly just stood in front of the net and tapped pucks in.

Sure, but what does it have to do with this game? I'm so confused.

 

[NyQuil]

Mostly scored pro hockey goals like hes been doing all his amateur career. No brainer 20+ goal scorer.

We have a lot of those guys in our system now.

Going to be interesting to see who ends up making the team and who gets moved.

Anyway, I don’t really care about Shane Pinto. The tournament is about much more than my team’s prospects.