Men's Olympic hockey

[Redleaf]

Man it would have been special to see Stamkos and Crosby together.

Would have been scary, IMO.  Would be the best player Crosby's ever played with probably.

Sorry, I'm a little late to comment on this, but you really would argue that Stamkos is better than Malkin? A better goal scorer perhaps... but better player?

Stamkos is the better of the two, IMO.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

Man it would have been special to see Stamkos and Crosby together.

Would have been scary, IMO.  Would be the best player Crosby's ever played with probably.

Sorry, I'm a little late to comment on this, but you really would argue that Stamkos is better than Malkin? A better goal scorer perhaps... but better player?

I'd probably give a slight edge to the higher goalscorer because I think it's harder to rack up high goal totals than high assist totals, but a strong argument could be made that Malkin is the better player too.  I don't really care.

 

[Bullfrog]

Without having watched the game, I have to say I was kind of expecting more than a 3-1 outcome from Canada.

I'd say that was a realistic expectation. I only saw the second half of the game, but it wasn't really close at all. The sustained pressure by the Canadians is pretty intense. I haven't checked, but I'm guessing the offensive zone time was very lop-sided.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Alfy scores to break a scoreless tie with just over 7 minutes left in the 3rd. Karlsson assists. sens fans weep. The Swiss were oh-so-close to the first upset.

I'm kinda surprised that the C wasn't given to Alfredsson with Zetterberg out.

 

[Derk]

Ratboy gives the Swedes a 1-0 lead late in the 3rd after Berra bumbles a weak shot and leaves a juicy rebound and an open net.

 

[Derk]

Swedes end up winning 1-0. The Swiss really don't have a whole lot other than defence, and that one mistake by the goalie proves costly.

 

[Peter D.]

Those Latvians have proven to be plucky the last couple of Olympics that you just can't help but root for them.

 

[Redleaf]

Lebrun...

Further to @TSNBobMcKenzie, word here in Sochi is plan for tonight is to have Martin St. Louis on Crosby line with Kunitz

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

So he isn't good enough to make the team originally, but is now on the proverbial 1st line?

 

[Kessel Run]

So he isn't good enough to make the team originally, but is now on the proverbial 1st line?

Sounds about right.

I want to see Tavares and Crosby.

 

[Kin]

Has Canada ever tried to put together a typical "1st line" at the Olympics?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Line-up according to Mirtle:

Kunitz-Crosby-St. Louis
Duchene-Getzlaf-Perry
Marleau-Toews-Nash
Tavares-Bergeron-Benn/Carter

Subban is the 7th defenceman. Luongo starts, Smith backs up.

3rd leading scorer in the league on the 4th line.

 

[OldTimeHockey]

I have no issue with Tavares playing with Bergeron and Benn.  They were the most effective yesterday.

 

[bustaheims]

3rd leading scorer in the league on the 4th line.

Well, we have to remember this isn't the Leafs' 4th line. This is a 4th line that's going to get significant ice time, and against weaker opposition.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

3rd leading scorer in the league on the 4th line.

Well, we have to remember this isn't the Leafs' 4th line. This is a 4th line that's going to get significant ice time, and against weaker opposition.

About 10:00-ish if it is similar to game 1.

 

[Redleaf]

Listening to Cherry about it being decision time for the goaltenders after today's match. I have a feeling Luongo takes the reigns the rest of the way.

 

[louisstamos]

It took me a while to clue into which team was which.

 

[Redleaf]

Doughty!

 

[CarltonTheBear]

It took me a while to clue into which team was which.

When in doubt, the team that has the puck is Canada.

 

[AvroArrow]

The best thing about CBC's online feed: no Glenn Healey! 
For whatever reason, his audio doesn't come through the stream.