GDT: Semifinal • Jan. 4 • Sweden vs. Russia

[Evolu7ion]

Russia usually plays mediocre against lesser hockey nations but they always bring their best against Canada. 0% chance Canada wins against Russia

Well you should definitely go put some money down if you actually believe that is the case because the betting odds will heavily favour Canada if a CAN V RUS gold medal final occurs.

 

[jacks*]

Russia usually plays mediocre against lesser hockey nations but they always bring their best against Canada. 0% chance Canada wins against Russia

0% chance Canada wins against Russia.

We're talking about Team Canada not the Oilers.

 

[McDrai]

Dont be so dramatic. I know you're an Edmonton fan and its tough but we got this.

Just watch the Canadian defense and goaltending fold against the Russians. They have our number. I'd like to be proven wrong but I've watched team Canada lose to Russia 4 years in a row now

 

[JFG]

Extremely bad transition game from team Sweden.

 

[scotian1]

Nylander nowhere to be seen

Hopefully he is not a Kessel clone.

 

[Addison Rae]

Russia usually plays mediocre against lesser hockey nations but they always bring their best against Canada. 0% chance Canada wins against Russia

I know you're use to losing but don't worry Canada got this.

 

[BlitzSnipe]

I want Grönborg to get more involved. We need entertainment.
Too bad Znarok is not coaching the russians.

I know, that was hilarious in the WC.

 

[DaveH]

Not exactly suprised.

Semi-finals are what we could've hoped for. Canada-Russia will be the most interesting final this tourney can offer.

 

[McDrai]

Well you should definitely go put some money down if you actually believe that is the case because the betting odds will heavily favour Canada if a CAN V RUS gold medal final occurs.

I definitely will. I'll get a big pay out even though Canada will be the favorites

 

[Addison Rae]

Hopefully he is not a Kessel clone.

Kessel actually comes to play in the playoffs.

 

[Sikhander]

Well deserved 2-0. However 20min left and the biggest difference is confidence. If Grönborg can get them to just play without fear of loosing this might be game again.

 

[Canadian Finn]

Russia usually plays mediocre against lesser hockey nations but they always bring their best against Canada. 0% chance Canada wins against Russia

0% eh.

LoL.

 

[Coog]

This guys just can't pass the puck...

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

What is the IIHF going to do about all the diving the Russians have been doing? It's making these games almost unwatchable.

 

[Addison Rae]

Just watch the Canadian defense and goaltending fold against the Russians. They have our number. I'd like to be proven wrong but I've watched team Canada lose to Russia 4 years in a row now

Different players broski.

 

[Bill Waters*]

5 min major was turning point

 

[Aaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Just watch the Canadian defense and goaltending fold against the Russians. They have our number. I'd like to be proven wrong but I've watched team Canada lose to Russia 4 years in a row now

Four whole years? Wow...so much time.

Unless you are old like me and have seen Canada beat the Russians 15 times.

 

[aphyro]

What is the IIHF going to do about all the diving the Russians have been doing? It's making these games almost unwatchable.

Where dose the Russians dive this game?

I cheer for sweden but this game have been pretty one sided

 

[Casper The Soy Ghost]

Sweden isn't play good at all. Great D though! . I don't think Söderström's been that bad... people are harsh on him for some reason.


I betted 3-2 to Sweden after extra time... on the bright side Russia has only scored 2 goals (unbelievable... so many chances created). I doubt that Sweden will make my bet go in. They're doing awful.

 

[Shyguy]

Russia clearly better so far. Sweden's forecheck is non-existent and they have trouble even taking the puck into the russian zone.

 

[timmeh]

Not against teams when it actually matters

Yeah, that's just not true.

Nylander nowhere to be seen

Because he's not playing because Sweden's on defense all the time. Every time Nylander on the ice Sweden gets offense.

 

[Evolu7ion]

Not exactly suprised.

Semi-finals are what we could've hoped for. Canada-Russia will be the most interesting final this tourney can offer.

As a big time Canadian fan I honestly believe this year Team Sweden would give us a harder time...

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Where dose the Russians dive this game?

I cheer for sweden but this game have been pretty one sided

Leschenko twice lol.

 

[Hockeyfrilla]

Did we have a single shot on goal? lol

 

[Novak Djokovic]

What is the IIHF going to do about all the diving the Russians have been doing? It's making these games almost unwatchable.

All teams embellish, but I agree, Russia's taken it to a new level.

Sweden started off OK but the last 10 mins were horrendous.