WC QROUND: May 8 GDT - Canada vs. Finland

[mikkoz]

Canada got the edge for a while there, Finns better shape up

 

[Everest]

Redden has more to offer...I think he will be the backbone of this imminent rally!

 

[Macman]

Canada's whole tournament hinges on this next period. They'd better get it done or it's over.

 

[The Benchwarmer]

So if Canada lose this game, it's buh bye Canada?

 

[mattihp]

I did. didnt find anything. Oh well

I am on it... Might not be finished for this game, but maybe for later...

 

[kolanos]

Canada's getting nothing but penalties when they initiate the physical play, and the Finns are getting all sorts of liberties from the refs. Nothing new for Canada, but some of the stuff from the Finns is pretty blatant and the refs just seem content to turn a blind eye. Nice to see the Canadians finally start beating the Finns to the puck at the end of this period, for a second there I'd thought this team had gone home. Surefire way to lose a game is to not shoot on the opposition's net.

 

[SChan*]

I am on it... Might not be finished for this game, but maybe for later...

yeah lets take it later.

 

[Shack]

Canada is just surfing around, hopefully they keep this surfing up at the third so we will finally get 2 points from a top team at this tournament. Couldn't do it against Sweden/USA.

They're goal was just a mistake by Hentunen. Canada really hadn't had the pressure at our zone. Saves Luongo 21, Bäckström 13.

Interesting 3rd.

 

[RorschachWJK]

Canada's getting nothing but penalties when they initiate the physical play, and the Finns are getting all sorts of liberties from the refs. Nothing new for Canada, but some of the stuff from the Finns is pretty blatant and the refs just seem content to turn a blind eye. Nice to see the Canadians finally start beating the Finns to the puck at the end of this period, for a second there I'd thought this team had gone home. Surefire way to lose a game is to not shoot on the opposition's net.

Liberties from the ref...how about a disallowed goal that was good?
Stop blaming the refs.

 

[Everest]

Canada will have a hard roal through the next round for sure,due to the Sweden loss...but someone is going to have to play the Swiss too. TSN is hashing up the non-goal...they are right it should have been a goal.
Canada needs to get closer together on the cycle...the Finns are winning the numbers game along the wall...but if we insert support we can generate some better play...and breadown the Finnish defence..which SHOULD be weal today without Timmonen

 

[Captain Leaf]

I dont believe they will done ..they would just have a tougher opponent in the elimination games , this si still setting the next rounds up ..i believe .

 

[VanIslander]

So if Canada lose this game, it's buh bye Canada?

It's NOT a must-win game. Teams bring into this round points gained in the first round against teams that qualified for this round.

So, Canada can lose and still go to the quarterfinals, just with a tougher opponent there.

 

[littleD]

So if Canada lose this game, it's buh bye Canada?

I think if they lose here and the US beats Sweden, they'd fall to 4th place in the group? But there is still another game to go in the Qualifying round.

 

[Captain Leaf]

Maybe wed get those yankees again ..if they beat the Swedes

 

[kolanos]

Liberties from the ref...how about a disallowed goal that was good?
Stop blaming the refs.

How about a crosscheck from behind on Rick Nash (without a call) and a whistle before the puck went in the net? Give me a break.

 

[VanIslander]

Anybody recall that incredible defensive play by Vannanen where he skated backward and checked a player (I think, Nash) wide by crotching and maintaining balance while sticking his backside out.

I'll be re-watching parts of this game again. There's been some interesting play, mostly bad for Canada.

 

[Everest]

I think if they lose here and the US beats Sweden, they'd fall to 4th place in the group? But there is still another game to go in the Qualifying round.

Canada will rally..and at leat get a tie in this game. The Czechs are very strong,nobody really wants to play them...but at some point we KNEW we would have to!

 

[RorschachWJK]

How about a crosscheck from behind on Rick Nash (without a call) and a whistle before the puck went in the net? Give me a break.

Seems like the TSN people thought it was good. Then again, what would they know, I am sure you are right here

 

[Captain Leaf]

Seems like the TSN people thought it was good. Then again, what would they know, I am sure you are right here

WOW i thought ide never see a europeon defending TSN ..i mean arent they only pro-Canadian ????

 

[Everest]

I think the ref blew his whistle in shock...61 was on the backcheck!!

 

[Everest]

Would it be too much to ask for a powerplay in the 3rd??

 

[RorschachWJK]

WOW i thought ide never see a europeon defending TSN ..i mean arent they only pro-Canadian ????

PM has been more subdued today. I didn't even have to mute the TV

 

[Robertsson 4-ever]

Lasse Kukkonen and Ossi Väänänen are matched vs Thorntons line and they hit everything that comes in their way. Me like a lot.

 

[Captain Leaf]

Great the Cement hands line is getting our only scoring chances.

 

[CSKA]

Walker with a must in