GDT: Sweden Vs Czech Republic | 12/26 @ 2PM ET | TSN/NHLN

[ORRFForever]

I think Swedes have solved Czech PP... they clogged every lane and stopped every pass. Really good work from them.

Czech are the better team 5 on 5. Not by a lot but certainly more than I thought.

 

[Czechboy]

Nice to see Lang with some PP time, don't think that was the original plan but could be wrong. Seems like he is stepping in nicely into Raska's spot.

Not that I think the Swede's would be scared of Raska or anything but his game would be perfeect here as he just skates and skates and skates

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Czechs not playing fancy, simple game, shots in...i like it.

 

[Czechboy]

Czech are the better team 5 on 5. Not by a lot but certainly more than I thought.

It looks even so far... but the Swedes have much better talent so they may convert their chances better.

 

[kudymen]

That pass to Holtz was gorgeous though

 

[SoundAndFury]

It's early but looks like the Swedish 1st line has 0 chemistry.

 

[ORRFForever]

...but the Swedes have much better talent so they may convert their chances better.

If I was a Czech fan, I`d be worried about that, too.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Boys are quick

 

[ORRFForever]

Czechs not playing fancy, simple game, shots in...i like it.

Yup.

 

[Czechboy]

Was!

US and Russia?

I really enjoyed Slovakia Switzerland too.

 

[Rubi]

Definitely a ho-hum game schedule today with this being the best of the lot.

 

[Czechboy]

If I was a Czech fan, I`d be worried about that, too.

Yup, we don't have a Raymond or Broberg flying around on our squad. We need to keep this as close as possible for as long as possible. The underdog role is not easy.lol

 

[Ginger Papa]

Nice shot by Holtz & save by Malik!

 

[Czechboy]

Here comes the pain.lol Great replay work.. no idea what Krutil did.

 

[snipes]

US and Russia?

I really enjoyed Slovakia Switzerland too.

That first period was good action.

The 2nd USA v Russia was good as well when it was back and forth with the classic Russian counter attack style of play.

It’s damn nice to have hockey back.

 

[Sean Garrity]

It's early but looks like the Swedish 1st line has 0 chemistry.

Agreed, but they’re starting to get better.

 

[goonybird]

not offside, red brought it back in under control :|

ah ref blew it down! got it!

 

[Czechboy]

Jiricek on the PK? Wow.. dude is 17.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

Yup, we don't have a Raymond or Broberg flying around on our squad. We need to keep this as close as possible for as long as possible. The underdog role is not easy.lol

So far so good.

Quick transition, shot, change...not doing too much around the blue line

 

[ORRFForever]

Yup, we don't have a Raymond or Broberg flying around on our squad. We need to keep this as close as possible for as long as possible. The underdog role is not easy.lol

Nope. It isn't.

TBH, the longer the game goes, the more I have to root for Sweden.

I'm assuming Canada will win their pool and I rather face the Czechs in the quarters than the Swedes - the Swedes will likely be Canada's opponent in the semis.

 

[Czechboy]

There it is... nice PP... good work from Swedes

 

[snipes]

Sweden PP goal.

2-1

 

[aphyro]

Bad powerplay undeserved goal in that PP tbh...

 

[PanniniClaus]

That's being ready to score. Credit to Sundsvik.

 

[Czechboy]

Nope. It isn't.

TBH, the longer the game goes, the more I have to root for Sweden.

I'm assuming Canada will win their pool and I rather face the Czechs in the quarters than the Swedes - the Swedes will likely be Canada's opponent in the semis.

You definitely want the Czechs.lol We still have to beat Austria.. I'm assuming they have our game circled on their calendars!