WC SF: MAY 8 GDT - USA vs. SWEDEN (2-3)

[KungFuPenguin]

Richard Park with a backhand!, 1-2

Great work in front of Lundqvist by the US, and a terrific shot. Sweden must be better defensively.

 

[KungFuPenguin]

I can't believe how much the Swedish commentators complain about the refereeing. If anything Sweden has gotten the better of the deal so far.

It's obvious the Swedes are still reeling after the US scored. They're running around, getting out of position, taking dumb penalties.

 

[Predatore]

KungFuPenguin,
Agreed.
USA has been the better team the last 5 minutes

 

[KungFuPenguin]

PP Goal Sweden!

Phew, we needed that.

 

[Predatore]

and what a beauty, great work by Lidström and excellent finish by PJ

 

[Foppa_Rules]

How has Forsberg looked so far?

 

[Epsilon]

And people seriously thought Forsberg and Lidstrom would HURT this team?

 

[Predatore]

pretty good, nothing spectacular. He is great with the puck, that's for sure.
The ones that have been most noticeable IMO are Samuel Påhlsson (the most physical player on the ice) and Jörgen Jönsson.

Forsberg could have, with some more luck, scored a goal and had 2 assists at this point. I have a feeling he'll get a point in the third.

 

[s7ark]

Any idea why Conklin isn't playing? Is he hurt? Or did they just decide to start Dunham even though Conks stoned some of the best players in the world in a shootout?

 

[Eldrick]

Any idea why Conklin isn't playing? Is he hurt? Or did they just decide to start Dunham even though Conks stoned some of the best players in the world in a shootout?

I believe the American plan all along was to rotate the two tenders regardless of the game. I could be mistaken though...

 

[KungFuPenguin]

USA scores with the goaltender pulled! Game on! 36 seconds remaining...

 

[Predatore]

2-3 Jeff Helpern, with a pulled goalie, 36 minutes to go

 

[gopher]

2-3 Jeff Helpern, with a pulled goalie, 36 minutes to go

damned overtime!

 

[KungFuPenguin]

Sweden wins!

Terrific game. USA worked their tails off and made a hell of a game of it, all respect to the american team.

And watching Forsberg and Lidstrom handle the puck on the PP is, to steal Mizral's phrase, ****ing poetry in motion. Damn they're good.

And finally, despite what those bozos on TV3 claim, I think it was a well-reffed game.

 

[SChan*]

Sweden is in the final again baby!!!


whoooooooooooooo Go sweden!

 

[Klown]

2-3 Jeff Helpern, with a pulled goalie, 36 minutes to go

Minutes? Really?

Good win, anyway. PÃ¥hlsson was great tonight, imo.

 

[Predatore]

Minutes? Really?

haha . Great to have Sweden in the final again.
Påhlsson, Jönsson and Salomonsson were IMO the best Swedish players tonight.
Pretty good hockey game although I'm hoping to see a better one tomorrow against Canada.

 

[Foppa_Rules]

Sweden has a chance to avenge last year's loss!! Gold medal game, here comes Sweden!

 

[Freudian]

Full credit to USA. Nice to see such a hardworking team. Sweden played fine. Will be an interesting finals for sure.

 

[Le Golie]

Congrats Sweden, I am really impressed by your team and look forward to a great game tomorrow.

 

[Foppa_Rules]

Will the gold medal game be televised?

 

[Kronblom]

And watching Forsberg and Lidstrom handle the puck on the PP is, to steal Mizral's phrase, ****ing poetry in motion. Damn they're good.

Still they can both play better than today, especially Forsberg. Funny how much respect the americans/canadians show against NHLers opposite to non-NHLers on the powerplay. You don´t see that when Sweden play other nations packed with NHLers.

And finally, despite what those bozos on TV3 claim, I think it was a well-reffed game.

I still think he sucks, but he wasn´t as horrible as the last game (QF).

 

[Riddarn]

Still they can both play better than today, especially Forsberg. Funny how much respect the americans/canadians show against NHLers opposite to non-NHLers. You don´t see that when Sweden play other nations packed with NHLers.


I still think he sucks, but he wasn´t as horrible as the last game (QF).

I agree, this team can play better. And well, the canadian judge was decent, this day belonged to Rick Looker..

 

[SChan*]

it's a finnish ref in the final game, I am alright with that.

 

[Swedish Bolt Fan]

I can't believe how much the Swedish commentators complain about the refereeing. If anything Sweden has gotten the better of the deal so far.

It's obvious the Swedes are still reeling after the US scored. They're running around, getting out of position, taking dumb penalties.

Perhaps they are RIGHT and that the PROVEN fact thru YEARS of international hockey still stands true.