WC QROUND: May 7 GDT - Canada vs. Sweden

[Riddarn]

wasn't it salo who was in goal when carter scored?

No? Salo got switched for Tellqvist in the game vs. Finland. Sweden wins 6-5. Tellqvist stood in the semis and the final.

 

[Robertsson 4-ever]

I want Sweden to play Norström vs Nash/Thronton as much as possible, but if Norström is playing with Lindström I don't know. Is he good enough for those world class attackers? I doubt it. I'd rather see Norström/Kronwall as out shutdown pairing, and Jönsson/Bäckman as the other. Those four should get the most icetime, I wouldn't like to see Magnus Johansson try to stop Nash. He would be crushed.

Jönsson/Nordström should be matched vs Thornton/Nash.

Anyone know which line Draper will play against, Alfredssons or Zetterbergs?

 

[Everest]

I think the Draper line will not match up against any one line of Sweden...the top 2 Swedish Lines will both see them. That has been the trend so far.

 

[dcav]

Doubt Sweden can stop Thornton and Nash totally. The question to me is will they get offensive support and if not, then is the D good enough.
Canada 3-2.

 

[earl]

Thomas Rhodin is out for Sweden, Sanny Lindström will take his spot.

Is Rhodin hurt?

 

[Everest]

Surely the Swedes will have Axelsson on against Nash/Thornton/Gagne...that will be an intersting match up...the tougest assignment so far...on both accounts.

 

[SChan*]

Is Rhodin hurt?

sick.

 

[FLYLine27*]

10 Minutes untill game time

 

[incawg]

First hockey game in a loooooooooong time that I'm really pumped for.

 

[mattihp]

Surely the Swedes will have Axelsson on against Nash/Thornton/Gagne...that will be an intersting match up...the tougest assignment so far...on both accounts.

I doubt Axelsson's kneeing will be a good weapon against the big guns

Jönsson and Nordström are better suited to neutralize them...

 

[Vic Rattlehead*]

31-30 for Canada.

 

[Vic Rattlehead*]

Surely the Swedes will have Axelsson on against Nash/Thornton/Gagne...that will be an intersting match up...the tougest assignment so far...on both accounts.

Thornton vs. Axelsson. Two B's facing each other.

 

[Everest]

Lets have a better game from Hannan,Jovo and Phillips...if thaht happens...were looking good!

 

[Oil_slick9416*]

puck droped

 

[norrisnick]

Thornton vs. Axelsson. Two B's facing each other.

And quite possibly Draper/Maltby facing Zetterberg.

 

[Captain Leaf]

Reading in the Swedish papers today that Canada think themselves that they cannot lose. "You already know how this game will end said Marty Turco", You can quote me on that.


Yeah i am so sure Marty said that ..post a link .
I think that this will be the game that Heatly,Marleau and Doan actually contribute something .
Also why is it cocky and brash when a North American fan predicts a canada or US win but no one says anything when Euro fans spout their dribble about how great their teams are????? Double standard or what.
Go Canada .

 

[Oil_slick9416*]

awwwwwww Great chance for smyth, semi breakaway type thing, couldn't get the shot off.

 

[Everest]

94 seems to have plenty of jump today!

 

[Vic Rattlehead*]

Joe!!!! Sweet goal!

 

[Oil_slick9416*]

97 SCORESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs beautiful!!! wrap around. Completely Owned the guy on him down low (#5). 1-0 canada.

 

[incawg]

woooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[Everest]

There is no match for 97...giant seqioua trees aren't supposed to move like that!

 

[High flyin' Habs*]

Link to live streaming anyone?

 

[s7ark]

94 seems to have plenty of jump today!

He really does. Every shift he has been dangerous so far.

HEATLEY!!!!!! Finally scores


2-0

 

[Oil_slick9416*]

HEATLEY!!!!!!!! from doan great play, give in go!!! 2-0 canada