GDT: USA – Slovakia

[stastny12]

"The U.S. owns a 4-2-1-4-1 (W-OTW-OTL-L-T) record in 12 tournament meetings against Slovakia. In 2019, the two teams opened tournament play in Kosice, Slovakia, where the host nation skated to a 4-1 victory. Today marks just the second-ever quarterfinal meeting between the U.S. and Slovakia. On May 11, 2000, Slovakia defeated the U.S. by a 4-1 and went on to reach the gold-medal game where they fell to the Czech Republic, 5-3." (Source: teamusa.usahockey.com)

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[tobu]

Quite an even record between the two.

Today's Slovakia lines are pretty much what all of us where calling for here on the boards, though I am not too happy with any fourth line combo, the options are all meh.

 

[Antiillafire]

Excellent line combos today from Ramsay. Hopefully he runs the top 9 at heavier minutes and reserves 4th for energy shift and PK. Let’s go boys!!!

 

[SanDogBrewin]

US has got to get some offense from the Donato and Beniers lines.

 

[stastny12]

I think the decision to start the game with Huska in the net is worth a try. Let´s hope we will see a Godla-type of performance by him.

 

[Antiillafire]

I think the decision to start the game with Huska in the net is worth a try. Let´s hope we will see a Godla-type of performance by him.

I agree, I haven’t really been impressed with any of our GK’s so far. Let’s hope Huska can get a hot streak going

 

[elMatador]

Well, who didn't see the slovak special incoming? PK with 2 men down.

 

[Antiillafire]

How is Grman still in the lineup after that horrible turnover last game

 

[Sm00chy]

Beniers goes into the boards awkwardly. Can’t put any weight on his ankle... doesn’t look too good

 

[Jakk123]

Embarrassing performance so far.

 

[elMatador]

Rookie mistake by Nemec. Didn't realize there was a line change as he joined Studenic. Also not smart shot selection by Studenic. Instead of picking the corner should have tried to shoot for a rebound.
Edit , down 2 goals as expected.

 

[hi]

Garland with a video game goal

 

[Antiillafire]

This is gonna be 7 or 8

 

[tobu]

Nemec having a bad day.

 

[elMatador]

Haha, Lantosi on the second goal was just a bystander. He does not belong on the first line.
Well, my prediction was wrong. I said they will be down 3 goals after the first 10 minutes. They held only 10 minutes longer "to achive" that.

 

[tobu]

Missed spearing (major penalty)

 

[flemo]

I hope Boyle is not going to finish this match healthy. That was ugly spearing.

 

[romelson]

Missed spearing (major penalty)

Likely suspension. Not that overly wise move when your team is leading a playoff game 3-0.

 

[Groo]

Boyles is quite the crud

 

[elMatador]

USA having a a nice warm up practice before the medal games.

 

[slovakiasnextone]

This feels like watching Team Slovakia in a WJC quaterfinal.

 

[tobu]

Well, two of the goals were as a result of junior mistakes by Nemec, not that we showed much otherwise. Missed 5 minute major could have turned the game around, but oh well. Unless the Americans collapse somehow, I don't see Slovakia getting back in the game.

 

[kudla]

Did not expect this to be a double digit game.. And Boyle is a ******* idiot

 

[Antiillafire]

They can’t break the puck out with any effectiveness and make stupid reverse passes that almost always lead to giveaways. I see the team hasn’t learned, because they’ve been plagued by that throughout the tournament

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Feel bad for Huska a bit Slovakian dmen have no answer for US speed entering the zone and down low cycle.

Total domination by USA. Garland is a handful. Way to go Captain Boyle. Laser beam of a shot. Great start so far USA.