GDT: WJC Pre-Tournament Game #12:Dec 23 Canada Vs Finland

[Pip]

You pretty much have to call that one

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

well, that's the game. not an awful effort, but Canada has to finish better and tighten up a bit defensively

 

[Sensators]

I havn't seen this many empty nets missed in awhile.

 

[780il]

I havn't seen this many empty nets missed in awhile.

Meh, this is like a normal Oilers game for me

 

[snipes]

Bouchard keeps getting robbed of points.

He had a good game despite one bobbled puck. He generated tonnes of offence.

 

[Pip]

He had a good game despite one bobbled puck. He generated tonnes of offence.

He gets his shots through and they’re producing rebounds. Love it

 

[Pip]

Lmao this is comical with the missed empty nets

 

[snipes]

He gets his shots through and they’re producing rebounds. Love it

Unlucky not to have picked up a couple points that game.

A few bounces and it’s a different game. Not overly mad about this one. Work the kinks out.

 

[8816 others]

Aim small miss small

 

[780il]

Even the Finns are missing the empty net now lol

 

[Plub]

Finland really wants that empty net goal.

 

[8816 others]

Lol fan next to penalty box getting his money's worth

 

[BigRangy]

Good game

I think Canada will have them if these teams meet again.

Tippett, Comtois, Bouchard will be Canada's top three players of the tournament.

 

[8816 others]

Each goalie was left hung out to dry for 2 goals each. Decisions decisions....

 

[LOFIN]

I think the scoresheet is pretty much on. Canada had its moments but overall I think Finland played better.

 

[admiralcadillac]

Good game

I think Canada will have them if these teams meet again.

Tippett, Comtois, Bouchard will be Canada's top three players of the tournament.

Why is everyone talking about Bouchard? He really hasn't been any better than the other D men thus far

 

[780il]

GG

Should've won that one, it's pre tourney tho not gonna bother me too much

 

[snipes]

I think the scoresheet is pretty much on. Canada had its moments but overall I think Finland played better.

Disagree. It was a lot closer than the score suggests.

The Finns got a lot better goaltending and Canada had a couple posts and point blank misses on rebounds and empty nets with the goalie out of position.

I’d be more upset if I didn’t actually watch the game and just saw the scoresheet. Not upset at all about this one, regroup and work on some things and get ready to roll for when the real thing begins.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

Canada shouldn't be beating Finland.

 

[Jabs102501]

Wow. Great effort from Finland. Wasn't expecting anyone to beat Canada during these games

 

[GTA]

Why is everyone talking about Bouchard? He really hasn't been any better than the other D men thus far

There's like 4 oilers fans in here pumping his tires way too much - then go silent when he makes a bad play.

 

[snipes]

Why is everyone talking about Bouchard? He really hasn't been any better than the other D men thus far

One bouncing puck mistake doesn’t negate the crazy amount of offensive chances he’s generated in the games and especially this game.

He had a good game overall.

 

[BK]

Those numbers are false. Look at Keith stand next to Kane. They're very close in height.

He is about 2" taller.

 

[Mikeshane]

Good prep game. Canada getting a good test so early is a positive.

 

[LOFIN]

Disagree. It was a lot closer than the score suggests.

The Finns got a lot better goaltending and Canada had a couple posts and point blank misses on rebounds and empty nets with the goalie out of position.

I’d be more upset if I didn’t actually watch the game and just saw the scoresheet. Not upset at all about this one, regroup and work on some things and get ready to roll for when the real thing begins.

Well I guess it should've been closer TBH. You had plenty of chances but the eh, finish just wasn't there for you.

One thing Finns need to work on is discipline. Can't take that many penalties in the real tournament...

 

[newfy]

Unlucky not to have picked up a couple points that game.

A few bounces and it’s a different game. Not overly mad about this one. Work the kinks out.

Not too concerned as a Canada fan. 5-2 doesnt sound good but one was an empty netter and Canada had some really good chances that could easily go the other way in another game. The Fins are legit though and definitely have the talent to win gold, thats a really well rounded roster with good defense, high end talent up front and their goalie was making saves tonight.

Comtois was starting to look like the guy I remembered from last year a bit. Ferraro even said it, some of his stuff he was doing tonight will absolutely get called when the tourney starts. Cant have Comtois giving guys like Tolvanen the chance on the PP