GDT: Sweden vs. Canada | 12 February 2025 | 8:00 p.m. EST, 2:00 a.m. CET, 3:00 a.m. EET

[Miro4Norris]

One with a different opinion to yours I guess. He was fine defensively, but he generated nothing in the offensive zone. Ekholm and Karlsson were significantly more impactful all over the ice.

Yeah super weird to glaze Dahlin after this game. He did nothing expect that toe drag on the first period where he lost the puck.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Even at his age, Sid still has the best backhand pass in the NHL. That no look backhand pass to MacKinnon on the opening goal was unreal.

 

[Alicat]

Nah McDavid didn't get anything done as a line he just tried desperately to push his own highlight goals.

Meanwhile Crosby used the elite players around him as his tools and result is on the board.

Exactly. Was pretty telling when Crosby, Marchand and Makar were the last 3 off the ice. Sorry but McDavid is playing for himself and not for the team.

 

[McFlash97]

End of the day, Canada won and Marner is the hero. Rejoice Leaf fans. This doesnt happen to you very often

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Honestly it was a pretty pedestrian night. I mean you guys impressed on a night where most of what he tried only almost worked… one point… … but yeah we are so blessed.

I was 9-13 years old through the Gretzky-Kurri heights, but McDrai is honestly more entertaining.

Point was impressive for me… still a little underwhelmed and befuddled at Cirelli, Parayko and Hagel… with 50 goal and 80 point defenders sitting home, but c’est la vie

Cirelli had a massive block on Hedman tonight on the powerplay, the TB guys probably got favoritism from Cooper being the coach. Probably PTSD from the whole MSL episode with Yzerman back in 2014, granted those guys wouldn't be mad if they weren't picked. Doug Armstrong probably vouched for a guy like Parayko.

 

[hackeyman]

Why did Cooper play Sid so little especially in overtime . 17 mins for the game . Did he get injured again ?

 

[Beerz]

One with a different opinion to yours I guess. He was fine defensively, but he generated nothing in the offensive zone. Ekholm and Karlsson were significantly more impactful all over the ice.

Perhaps you missed the 3 backdoor plays that were near misses generated from Dahlin from the blue line. Not bad for getting zero PP and OT time.
Karlsson was garbage. Ekholm was awesome but I wouldn't say he was generating much.

 

[BelovedIsles]

Not anymore obviously but he's still absolutely elite, no doubt about that. Even in his prime he was more subtle in his game than guys like MacKinnon or Mcdavid, but his hockey smarts are second to none.

His IQ (and speed) has kept him elite in this league.

I prefer him over McD. Nothing beats the center of low gravity that Sid has.

 

[Alicat]

Why did Cooper play Sid so little especially in overtime . 17 mins for the game . Did he get injured again ?

Because Cooper’s hands are tied. I hope he changes it up and rolls his lines more.

 

[Dust]

Exactly. Was pretty telling when Crosby, Marchand and Makar were the last 3 off the ice. Sorry but McDavid is playing for himself and not for the team.

Two of them are teammates and two of them train together in the offseason. There's going to be built in chemistry there. The McDavid line did not have much chemistry going, but they still generated some really good chances, including an excellent save late by Gustaffson to send the game to OT at all.

 

[boltsfan86]

Honestly it was a pretty pedestrian night. I mean you guys impressed on a night where most of what he tried only almost worked… one point… … but yeah we are so blessed.

I was 9-13 years old through the Gretzky-Kurri heights, but McDrai is honestly more entertaining.

Point was impressive for me… still a little underwhelmed and befuddled at Cirelli, Parayko and Hagel… with 50 goal and 80 point defenders sitting home, but c’est la vie

Cirelli and Hagel would've impressed you more if you saw more penalty kills. They also didn't see the ice much. Thought Hagel was at least doing well finishing his checks and broke up a potential break/odd man rush in OT. Wasn't really a noticeable game from Cirelli, agreed. I think you'll probably like them more the more you see them.

 

[McFlash97]

Switch out Reinhart for Point on that top line need someone to keep up with 97

 

[therealkoho]

He was incredibly noticeable. The issue is Reinhart couldn’t keep up with him and Marner refuses to drive the net.

Also Toews not being able to finish robbed him of a highlight reel assist.

Someone should call Coach Cooper and let him know all that stuff.

 

[Hank Plank]

Team Canada is no longer the undisputed best on best. The rest of the world has caught up

It has nothing to do with being loyal, he's already won the Cup 3 times and has virtually done everything in the sport. If Sid has no cups or maybe 1, he'd probably be gone by now. Him being a lifer outweighs everything else in his mind probably. Being a lifer in today's era of sports is a massive accomplishment with the amount of player movement that happens in pro sports.

Winning another Cup > a participation trophy called lifer.

 

[bme44]

As a Canadian and a Nova Scotian pretty impressive !!!!! point leaders and team leaders from Nova scotia. a small little province on the East coast. Thank you Brad Marchand. Nathan MacKinnon and most of all Sidney Crosby !!!!!!!!!

 

[FinPanda]

Crosby is still the goat of current players

 

[Alicat]

Two of them are teammates and two of them train together in the offseason. There's going to be built in chemistry there. The McDavid line did not have much chemistry going, but they still generated some really good chances, including an excellent save late by Gustaffson to send the game to OT at all.

McDavid was just meh tonight. I thought he played a bit too selfish.

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

all the right guys playing good. Love to see it

 

[MessierII]

Great game

 

[Hank Plank]

End of the day, Canada won and Marner is the hero. Rejoice Leaf fans. This doesnt happen to you very often

Bruh, you are big mad about something.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

MacKinnon knows you’re allowed to pass in OT right?

I… don’t think he does

 

[Hank Plank]

Why did Cooper play Sid so little especially in overtime . 17 mins for the game . Did he get injured again ?

Cooper isn't injured.

 

[MessierII]

McDavid was just meh tonight. I thought he played a bit too selfish.

I thought he should have been more selfish. Tried to force too many passes instead of just taking it to the net like Nate.

 

[boltsfan86]

Cirelli had a massive block on Hedman tonight on the powerplay, the TB guys probably got favoritism from Cooper being the coach. Probably PTSD from the whole MSL episode with Yzerman back in 2014, granted those guys wouldn't be mad if they weren't picked. Doug Armstrong probably vouched for a guy like Parayko.

I believe Hagel also led Canada in hits with 5. They broke up a potential break in OT. I don't think Cooper brought them in/recruited them to fill the net, although they can both score fine.

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

Pretty good game overall.

Even though it started out looking like Canada was gonna run over Sweden, the Blue n Yellow didn't go away, played large on defense, Gustavsson was spectacular at times, and if not for Binnington being just as large late, maybe Sweden skates away with the W here.

Better game than I thought it would be. Lots of skill EVERYWHERE on the ice!