Men's Olympic hockey

[Derk]

Wow, tip of the cap to that goalie.

Hopefully they find scoring a little easier against the Americans.

 

[Stickytape]

That Latvian goalie made this game much more difficult than expected. He's the biggest reason this wasn't a lopsided win for Canada.

They should give that guy a medal anyway. 

And maybe a blood transfusion.

 

[ZBBM]

Just tuned in ... what was the final?  8-0?  Higher?  I assume LAT got shut out.

 

[bustaheims]

They should give that guy a medal anyway. 

And maybe a blood transfusion.

He's only 21. He could keep Latvia in a lot of international games for a long time.

 

[bustaheims]

Just tuned in ... what was the final?  8-0?  Higher?  I assume LAT got shut out.

57-16.

 

[barney_rebel]

We rule man...

 

[Derk]

I cannot believe how wired I am right now because of that game. Wow.

Hopefully Tavares isn't hurt too badly and can come back Friday?

 

[pnjunction]

They better find some more speed in their game or the Americans are going to be skating circles around them. 

Looked like every 'rush' our wingers were stationary at the blue line, no speed going into the zone at all. So they dump it in, screw around along the boards for a little bit maybe get a soft outside shot and then it's line change time because they are running short shifts.  If the Americans score a couple and our forwards don't get their feet moving we're screwed.

 

[ZBBM]

Just tuned in ... what was the final?  8-0?  Higher?  I assume LAT got shut out.

57-16.

You let them get 16? 

 

[bustaheims]

Just tuned in ... what was the final?  8-0?  Higher?  I assume LAT got shut out.

57-16.

You let them get 16?

Pulled goalie once we were up by 30.

 

[ZBBM]

Just tuned in ... what was the final?  8-0?  Higher?  I assume LAT got shut out.

57-16.

You let them get 16?

Pulled goalie once we were up by 30.

See?  This is precisely why I've been calling for Men's Hockey to be kicked out of the Olys unless and until it gets more competitive.

 

[Derk]

They better find some more speed in their game or the Americans are going to be skating circles around them. 

Looked like every 'rush' our wingers were stationary at the blue line, no speed going into the zone at all. So they dump it in, screw around along the boards for a little bit maybe get a soft outside shot and then it's line change time because they are running short shifts.  If the Americans score a couple and our forwards don't get their feet moving we're screwed.

Some of that was probably the Latvians having five guys through the neutral zone on a lot of those rushes. That and being on the Canadian players like second jerseys.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Some of that was probably the Latvians having five guys through the neutral zone on a lot of those rushes. That and being on the Canadian players like second jerseys.

Yeah the American game is going to be very interesting. Every team Canada has played so far has essentially played to not lose. They've locked down defensively and hoped to win a 2-1 or 1-0 game. The US will really be the only team that will attack Canada, and while that may give us some more room to run and gun, it's also going to test our defense and goaltending for the first time all tournament.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

‏@TSNRyanRishaug

Toews asked about Kane.. ?He?s alright, that Kessel guy is even better?

 

[Peter D.]

I think you'd have to say the Americans are the favourites for Friday's game.  Canada hasn't found their groove while the U.S. is motoring.

The last power play was a great example why Subban should be dressed.  I'd rather have him manning the point than Sharp. 

 

[Redleaf]

I'm just going to come right out and say it.... Kessel and co. are going to kill the Canadians on Friday. I can just feel it. Price will get pulled before the half way mark. Canada doesn't have an answer to the US scoring prowess this tournament. Weber and Doughty cant do it all by themselves.

5-2 U.S.

 

[Derk]

If Tavares is out, that opens up a spot for either Duchene or Subban to step in to fill out the lineup. I wonder if Babcock would dress 8 d-men? I'm betting on the forward.

 

[Redleaf]

John Tavares is out of the Olympics, per Mike Babcock.

 

[OldTimeHockey]

I think you'll see Subban slot in for Hamhuis and Duchene back in for Tavares.

 

[Andy007]

I'm just going to come right out and say it.... Kessel and co. are going to kill the Canadians on Friday. I can just feel it. Price will get pulled before the half way mark. Canada doesn't have an answer to the US scoring prowess this tournament. Weber and Doughty cant do it all by themselves.

5-2 U.S.

I think you're looking a little too much into the final scores. USA and Czech's were almost even in shots; US was just able to exploit an abysmal goaltender (Pavelec). Against Russia they were saved by a net being a fraction of an inch off and won in a shootout, in a game that the Russians mostly controlled. Without PP time USA were dominated, imo.

Not to say that USA is bad, mind you, but they certainly shouldn't "kill" Canada. If Canada plays a disciplined game and doesn't give the U.S too much PP time, I feel Canada can take it.