GDT: Quarterfinal • 05/20/10 • Russia 5, Canada 2

[Beerfish]

Originally Posted by MapleLeafs38

Thats what they said in the Olympics.

As good of a Russian team here, much much worse Canadian team here. Worse coach.

[Ilya Kovalchoke*]

Obviously Russia has a much better team here but if they play like they did in the Olympics they won't even beat this Canadian team. I actually think this will be a close one, I have a feeling Canada will play some inspired hockey and Russia will maybe start out a little slowly.

With that said even if Canada wins this one I still don't think they will win gold. They don't seem to have a whole lot of chemistry.

I would love to see another clutch Eberle moment today.

[MaNNe]

Gonna be a nice game, i'm rooting for Canada here, but i fear Russia may be too strong for them.

[Sentinel]

Russian offense >>>> Canadian offense
Russian defense = Canadian defense (both suck)
Russian goalie > Canadian goalie
Russian coaching > Canadian coaching

All that said, Russian D is so bad, it would not surprise me if they are exposed for 2-3 goals. Especially if Russian forwards won't backcheck.

[Oyabun]

Heart says Canada and head says Russia.

[Semin]

I think Canada wins 4-2.

[Ilyeu]

Originally Posted by Sentinel

Russian offense >>>> Canadian offense

That could be Canada's secret advantage.

I said I would be relaxed before the game, my butterflies are turning in my stomach 5 minutes before faceoff.

[Sawchuk]

Originally Posted by Sentinel

Russian offense >>>> Canadian offense
Russian defense = Canadian defense (both suck)
Russian goalie > Canadian goalie
Russian coaching > Canadian coaching

All that said, Russian D is so bad, it would not surprise me if they are exposed for 2-3 goals. Especially if Russian forwards won't backcheck.

Agreed. I guess that's why you have the Fedorovs and Datsyuks though; at least you know they will backcheck.

[Stats01]

Live streams:

http://www.atdhe.net/

http://www.justin.tv/hock3yadd1ct#r=12JhKus~

http://www.dailyfunsports.com/

[Acquizitor]

free in browser stream

http://www.stream2watch.com/10549-n-...da-live-stream

[Randizzle]

Stats - Thanks bro : )

[WeberStreit]

Originally Posted by Randizzle

Need to watch this game online : Im in the States
Any links? Much appreciated

http://www2.tsn.ca/window/mwhc2010/video_player.aspx

Works in Europe...

[PaulieVegas]

Originally Posted by habsman56

I think it'll be closer than people think.

This is where Canada needs Hal Gill and Josh Gorges to shutdown Ovy

LOL, they certainly did a number on him in the first round. Too bad the Habs are still playing and Gill is American. I wonder why he didn't get any consideration for our Olympic team.

I'm okay with whatever happens, Russia's more talented but that's usually they case and they still can't get out of their own way most of the time. And like someone else said, it's not like Canada is THAT bad, they're roster is decent and certainly capable of winning this one.

[PensFanSince1989]

Burns rocked Ovechkin quite nicely.

[klikkar]

http://atdhe.net/11334/watch-russia-vs-canada TSN stream, works great, good quality.

[PensFanSince1989]

Originally Posted by PaulieVegas

LOL, they certainly did a number on him in the first round. Too bad the Habs are still playing and Gill is American. I wonder why he didn't get any consideration for our Olympic team.

I'm okay with whatever happens, Russia's more talented but that's usually they case and they still can't get out of their own way most of the time. And like someone else said, it's not like Canada is THAT bad, they're roster is decent and certainly capable of winning this one.

All I hope for is that if Canada loses we don't get the usual "nobody cares about the Worlds anyway" line from Canadians.

That's somewhat true though, regardless of who wins. It'll be funny to see the Russian stacked team lose though. The only reason I'm watching is for the match-up and I want to see how Malkin and Gonchar are playing.

[PaulieVegas]

Originally Posted by Sentinel

Russian coaching > Canadian coaching

Yikes, if that isn't the most damning statement about McTavish ever. If you're a worse coach than Bykov...

[Crobby]

well if Canada wants any chance to win i think they really need to stay out of the box...this Russian powerplay is going to be deadly

[Deebo]

Russia should walk away with this.

[Muscle Bob]

Any soapcast links?

[Belak Attack]

That was close for Kulemin. Yay international rules.

[TMLeafer]

Nice block by Kulemin

[Evil Doctor]

Due to brief freak wormhole that opened up yesterday and showed a game result from today...it should be Russia 5 Canada 0....

...but that would be okay because nobody cares about the Worlds anyway....

[preissingg]

Am I correct in assuming that Kovalchuk isn't wearing the number 17 because that was Valeri Kharlomov's number and it's been retired at the Russian National Team level?

(That would explain why Malkin subsequently gave up his 71 to Kovalchuk for number 11.)

[hefsbeaver]

can someone update the scores as I am at work and can not watch it. Thanks