Gold Medal GDT: 5/18 - Canada 4, Russia 5 (OT)

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TEAM CANADA LINE-UP
61 Rick Nash - 51 Ryan Getzlaf - 15 Dany Heatley
14 Chris Kunitz - 12 Eric Staal - 26 Martin St. Louis (A)
9 Derek Roy - 16 Jonathan Toews - 19 Shane Doan (C)
25 Jason Chimera - 91 Jason Spezza - 10 Patrick Sharp
21 Jamal Mayers

55 Ed Jovanovski - 3 Jay Bouwmeester
2 Dan Hamhuis - 8 Brent Burns
22 Duncan Keith - 24 Steve Staios (A)
52 Mike Green

30 Cam Ward
31 Pascal Leclaire

Scratches
G 32 Mathieu Garon (healthy)
C 89 Sam Gagner (healthy)

TEAM RUSSIA OFFICIAL LINE-UP
71 Ilya Kovalchuk - 42 Sergei Zinoviev - 95 Alexei Morozov (C)
8 Alexander Ovechkin - 29 Sergei Fedorov (A) - 28 Alexander Semin
25 Danis Zaripov - 21 Konstantin Gorovikov - 33 Maxim Sushinsky (A)
47 Alexander Radulov - 27 Alexander Tereschenko - 61 Maxim Afinogenov

52 Andrei Markov - 5 Ilya Nikulin
37 Denis Grebeshkov - 22 Konstantin Korneev
51 Fedor Tyutin - 45 Vitali Proshkin
7 Dmitri Kalinin - 55 Danny Markov

20 Evgeni Nabokov
35 Mikhail Biryukov

Scratches
G 30 Alexander Eremenko (injury)
D 6 Dmitri Vorobiev (healthy)
L 10 Sergei Mozyakin (healthy)

Game Officials
R - Christer Lärking (SWE)
R - Marcus Vinnerborg (SWE)
L - Peter Feola (USA)
L - Stefan Fonselius (FIN)

Very tough game to call. I know Canada is on home ice but Russia is just too good on paper. Yes, I know games aren't won on paper but Russia has displayed its offensive talent already. Ovechkin is damn scary. What tips the scales for me is that they have Nabokov in goal. So I am giving a very very slight edge to Russia heading into this game.

Hoping I am proven wrong of course.

Apparently this is the first time since 1959 where Canada and Russia have met for the Gold at an elite adult Hockey Championships.

That's TSN talking.

It's wrong though.

Canada met the Soviets for the World Championship of Hockey Gold in 1989, and also in 1992 at the Olympics against the CIS.

In the Canada Cup the Soviets and Canucks met up twice, in 87 and 81.

I pick Russia 5-4 in OT :)

To be honest, I might be cheering for Russia in this one. It's been so great to see Fedorov play like a kid again. Should be a great game!

10-0 Canada

Another day, another win.

To be honest, I might be cheering for Russia in this one. It's been so great to see Fedorov play like a kid again. Should be a great game!

If you're Canadian, all I can say is: why?

I don't get people who say "Oh, I'll cheer for the other country!". I'm Canadian and damn proud of it, and I'll never, ever cheer against my nation.

10-0 Canada

Another day, another win.


Good luck with that.

All I really care about is the players from the Washington Capitals.

3-2 Russia

Ovechkin 1g 2a
Semin 1g 1a
Fedorov 1g 1a

Green 2g

If you're Canadian, all I can say is: why?

I don't get people who say "Oh, I'll cheer for the other country!". I'm Canadian and damn proud of it, and I'll never, ever cheer against my nation.

Fully agreed.

Just because you like one player or that player plays for your NHL team is just a lame excuse to cheer against your nation and you are a disgrace!!!

Anywayz, 5-2 for Russia, I'm predicting as their offense looks scary and so does their D from what I saw.

Go Canada Go!!!

4-2 Russia

From the start, I said Russia has a very good chance of winning gold this year.

I have a bad feeling Russia wins, and again, I don't trust Cam Ward in net, but GO TEAM CANADA! As long as no team gets steamrolled, I'll be happy.

Winning on home ice is hard, although...the Canadian juniors have done it so who knows.:sarcasm:

From the start, I said Russia has a very good chance of winning gold this year.

I have a bad feeling Russia wins, and again, I don't trust Cam Ward in net, but GO TEAM CANADA! As long as no team gets steamrolled, I'll be happy.

Winning on home ice is hard, although...the Canadian juniors have done it so who knows.:sarcasm:

I trust Nabokov in net :D

umm Russia's deeper? that's a joke right?

Canada has a more balanced lineup and better D. maybe a slight edge to nabby in nets.

russia has the game breakers in kovy and ovechkin BUT they cannot roll out a group of power forwards like the nash line, staal, doan, etc...

Russia's D is not as good as Sweden's. This game will have goals and will come down to goal tending and special teams, but the bottom line for me is that Russia' D and forwards will not be able to contain Canada's fore check and size down low.

but it's one game and anything can happen

1000000000000000000-0 canada scores every second.... lol whooooooooooo

If we had Brodeur in the net, i think we would be safer, because like it or not, Brodeur is one level ahead of Nabokov...


But dunno, i didn't like our line up for this tournament, still don't, it seems weak to me.. good players yes.. but it's like a bunch of non-yet established NHL stars .. get what i am saying ?

http://www.stanford.edu/class/slavgen194a/images/russia_eagle2.gif

GoRussiaGo

Россиа 5 - 2 Canada

The curse of the organizing country is still activated !
Russia seldom had such an amazing roster.

1000000000000000000-0 canada scores every second.... lol whooooooooooo

hhhmm we'll see about that

Rossiya!!! Rossiya!!! Rossiya!!! :yo:

Close game, Canada wins.

If we had one of the better goaltenders in nets it would be a different story.

If we had one of the better goaltenders in nets it would be a different story.

You are dead on.

With Kovalchuk back Russia easily takes this game. I would say 5-2.

I'm going for Canada and I think Canada has a deeper team but I think Nabokov will steal this game.Plus the Ovechkin factor will probably come into play.

Russia's lack of defence might cost them though...should be a good game.

The big one.

Based on how Canada played today I'm picking Russia 4-2.

Glad to see such faith in Ward. :sarcasm:

Yeah, he's no Brodeur, and if it came down to a duel of the goaltenders, Nabby would definitely have the edge, but frankly, it shouldn't come down to that.

Assuming Canada plays smart defensively (IE: Not the game against Sweden), Ward shouldn't be a factor.

Nabokov could really steal this, either way, it'll be close as hell.

Canada really just needs to play its style, and there's the home-ice advantage. Russia has an absolute fantastic offence, but Canada has a pretty damn good lineup too, so I think it'll come down to who just wants it more.


I'm pulling for Canada, but I think it'll be a 5-4 score with a late goal deciding it.

To be honest, I might be cheering for Russia in this one. It's been so great to see Fedorov play like a kid again. Should be a great game!

Its weird eh?

I don't know how I'm going to feel on Sunday. My duty as a Canadian is obvious...or is it?

The Russian Team seems so tight and inspired. Its hard to deny the way they are playing.

I think Ovechkin must be the new energy who is breathing positive air into their team.

They were all smiles today.

Not that Team Canada wasn't but...I'm going to say....

If it wasn't for 'THE BIG LINE' this team would not even be CLOSE to Gold Medal worthy.

Which I COULD be okay with...but...Its really frustrating to watch players who are supposed to be ROLE PLAYERS trying to SHOW OFF to the home crowd and by totally ignoring their DEFENSIVE JOBS so they can gamble for goals.

It very well could cost us tommorow. It probably SHOULD have cost us versus SWE but THE BIG LINE totally bailed us out.

To be sure....there isn't a worry in the world when you've got THE BIG LINE on your side.

BUT: I don't want to hear all the hoolpla/hype and bow-downing for the team this year...

This WHC has been all about THE BIG LINE putting on an amazing clinic from start to finish.

I have to go with Canada, we have to much depth and we have the best line in the tourney with NGH. Let's see how the Russians deals with Canada's big bodies. I say 5:3 Canada.

hhhmm we'll see about that

Rossiya!!! Rossiya!!! Rossiya!!! :yo:

come on bring it on get what you all got

If you're Canadian, all I can say is: why?

I don't get people who say "Oh, I'll cheer for the other country!". I'm Canadian and damn proud of it, and I'll never, ever cheer against my nation.

I'm Canadian and I'll be cheering for Russia :yo:

I'm Canadian and I'll be cheering for Russia :yo:

Right on! :yo:

French Canadian here, also cheering for Russia.... bring it home boys!

Go Russia!!!!!

French Canadian here, also cheering for Russia.... bring it home boys!

Don't you mean: 'Take it away boys?'

Anyways...I'm in...GO RUSSIA!!!

Go Canada!

I couldn't imagine cheering against my own country. I like the Russian team, but I would never root for them over the Canadians.

Wow, a lot of Canadians cheering for Russia. Or pretend "Canadians" on the HF board. Or worst of all, closet Canadians, not wanting to admit they're Canadian.

Perhaps they're hoping its reverse psychology or it's because there's no pride in their country (sigh).

Oh well, both countries have amazing players. I will be rooting for Canada (I'm Canadian) but I still think Russia will win because I don't trust our defensive zone coverage/and our goalie. :sarcasm:

French Canadian here, also cheering for Russia.... bring it home boys!

Must be too many anglophones on Team Canada for your liking.:sarcasm:

Just kidding?;)

Though I'll be cheering for Canada, I still think Russia wins the game 3-2

I don't care that much about this tournament, but I am pulling for Canada.

It has been so long since Russia won anything, it's kind of hard to cheer against them though. There is certainly no shortage of Russian trolls out there that need a reason to smile once and a while.

Wow, a lot of Canadians cheering for Russia. Or pretend "Canadians" on the HF board. Or worst of all, closet Canadians, not wanting to admit they're Canadian.

Perhaps they're hoping its reverse psychology or it's because there's no pride in their country (sigh).

Oh well, both countries have amazing players. I will be rooting for Canada (I'm Canadian) but I still think Russia will win because I don't trust our defensive zone coverage/and our goalie. :sarcasm:

I've got plenty of pride in my country. I'm not cheering against Canada. If we win...I'll be happy.

I just look at our head coach and a few of our players and I don't see 'GOLD MEDAL WORTHINESS' top to bottom.

Rick Nash is BY FAR the best player in the tournament...followed by Heatley and Getzlaf...and there are NO Russians ahead of ANY of those 3 aforementioned HOCKEY MACHINES.

Still...I can't deny how RUSSIA is a site to behold. I've always loved Russian Hockey and I'd love to see them beat us tommorow.

I think it would add so much to the hockey universe and be a sweet reward for Ovechkin who has had ten times the year anyone in the tourney can come close to.

I think the nash-getzlaf-heatley will dominated this game. As pierre mcguire said it "this one of the best line i ever seen" ok its mcguire getting a little bit excited lol but no one has come close to stop that line (except the norway goalie) they have amazing skill set, their huge and so fast (except heatley) i dont who on russia defense corps is going to stop them? Russia defense look small to me! Canada win 4-2

i wont be able to watch live so I set it to be recorded, and TSN's little description says the game is held in Halifax, I thought it was in Quebec...am I mistaken?

Either way, GO CANADA GO!

I think the nash-getzlaf-heatley will dominated this game. As pierre mcguire said it "this one of the best line i ever seen" ok its mcguire getting a little bit excited lol but no one has come close to stop that line (except the norway goalie) they have amazing skill set, their huge and so fast (except heatley) i dont who on russia defense corps is going to stop them? Russia defense look small to me! Canada win 4-2

The BIG LINE has made fewls out of everyone. Its laffable.

I would be fine with depending on that line for goal production...but then they are out there for last minute lead protection as well.

It just goes to show how UN-BALANCED our team actually is.

Should be one heck of a game. I want Canada to win, but i think Russia has too much firepower and a better goaltender.

4-3 Russia

This reminds me of a couple of years ago when we had Thornton,Nash, Gagner and Brodeur in net,people where going around saying they were unstopable too........then we lost to the Czech's in the final.

I hope that doesn't happen but it has that feel to it.

Unless the ref's destroy this game, the Russians will win this.

They should win this even if the ref's destroy the game.

Russia is a little favorite but I think Canada will find the 6th gear for the game and win it by their more agressive game. 3-2 or 4-3. Might happen in ot.

who is conna win!??:dunno:

who is conna win!??:dunno:

Russia.

I'll be supporting Russia in this one. They haven't won anything in a long while and are playing a great team game with skill in this tourney. Besides, Canada will get more than enough support from the stands. Go Russia!

Go Canada!

I couldn't imagine cheering against my own country. I like the Russian team, but I would never root for them over the Canadians.

i am neither Canadian, nor Russian. My wife is russian ... so while i naturally have a sympathy for canadians, my choice goes for russia !!

Yet I do not understand neither how I would cheer for the other country than mine !! their must be some frustration or some rebellion. Specially that Canada is a good country ! (they are good for the world and for other people, their is no racisme and living their (a part of the temperature ... but their is no advantage over Russia :biglaugh:) is very nice !) ... i do not get it !!!

whatever ...

GoHockeyGo
GoCanadaGo

and

Даваи Россия, побейте их

I'm Canadian and I'll be cheering for Russia :yo:

:nod:

Likely Fedorov's last international tournament, which Ovechkin likely begged him to come :naughty:

4-2 Russia

Ovy, Semin, Fedorov getting all the points, Mike Green with 2 unassisted goals.
:yo:

Close game i hope...Russia has very suspect PK, PP has got a little better since start but still a lot to show..
Russia B team against Canada B/C team..

Russia has the edge in net.

Canada has the edge on D.

It may come down to Nash-Heater-Getzlaf vs Ovie-Magic Semin-Feds...the top 2 lines of the tournament.

Home curse continues, 4-2 Russia.

Close game i hope...Russia has very suspect PK, PP has got a little better since start but still a lot to show..
Russia B team against Canada B/C team..

Russia has 11-12 players who belongs to team A and Canada about 10 players under same mark.

I won't make any prediction, but every time that Russia will get a penalty, Canada will score on the PP. So just stay out of the box.

I'm hoping for a boring, 2-0 game.

Close game i hope...Russia has very suspect PK, PP has got a little better since start but still a lot to show..
Russia B team against Canada B/C team..

Since when was Canada a B or C team? Trying to downplay it a little?

Since when was Canada a B or C team? Trying to downplay it a little?

Well going by NHL names they could probably make A team much stronger...Like sweden that had C team also...;)..Many strong players missing, but still strong rosters..

Since when was Canada a B or C team? Trying to downplay it a little?


of course he's downplaying it.

but they always seem to forget that Canada's A team was good for 7th in Torino. so please, keep those A's and B's and C's away from the game.

The Russians will take a lot of stupid stick penalties trying to prove they're tougher than the Canadians. Heatley and Co. will make them pay on the power play. 5-3 Canada. Russian fans will complain about the refs.

of course he's downplaying it.

but they always seem to forget that Canada's A team was good for 7th in Torino. so please, keep those A's and B's and C's away from the game.

I am hoping for Russia so this guy will have some new material.

Russia played awesome team defese. Canada's D was horrible against Sweden.
Go Russia! Win the Gold!

I'm pulling for Russia.

And yes I am Canadian. Hockey is a sport, not war and I love the way the Russians have been playing this tourny.

If we had Brodeur in the net, i think we would be safer, because like it or not, Brodeur is one level ahead of Nabokov...


But dunno, i didn't like our line up for this tournament, still don't, it seems weak to me.. good players yes.. but it's like a bunch of non-yet established NHL stars .. get what i am saying ?

Stop it, no, hes not.

I hope Canada wins this one but honestly if Russia wins I'll be happy for them too. I love the way they play.

After seeing yesterday's game against Sweden, which was not very convincing for Team Canada, I say Russia wins the finals 4-2.

Since when was Canada a B or C team? Trying to downplay it a little?

You think this is our A team?

Where's Crosby? Iginla? Thornton? Phaneuf? Luongo? And so forth....

Nope this was a SEL A team vs a Canadian B team.

Russia will fold against Canada. Anyone else and they'd win - no doubt.

But Canada is in Russia's head, so to speak, and they won't have their best game against us.

And as far as our defence goes? Fewest goals against in the tournament prior to yesterdays game. Russia allowed more to that point - so what's that say about Russian D? They are going to have their hands full tomorrow versus Heatley, Nash, and Getzlaf.... :nod:

I have a feeling that this Russian team will knock the socks off of Canada. I haven't been impressed with the way the Canucks have played so far in this tournament (except for the pounding the gave to Finland).

Russia wins gold on Canadian turf, 6-4 final.

Russia will fold against Canada. Anyone else and they'd win - no doubt.

But Canada is in Russia's head, so to speak, and they won't have their best game against us.

And as far as our defence goes? Fewest goals against in the tournament prior to yesterdays game. Russia allowed more to that point - so what's that say about Russian D? They are going to have their hands full tomorrow versus Heatley, Nash, and Getzlaf.... :nod:

Since when? Last time Russia and Canada met in the men's competition (not juniors) was the the last Olympics. As a result Canada did not even make it to the medal games. And that's with Brodeur in net.

Granted, Russian team has a lot of respect for team Canada, but to make such statement is a stretch, to say the least.

Can't see Canada losing this game. I think that they will be too physical for the Russian team to handle. Canada wins 6-2.

Line for line Canada can match Russia's firepower and we have the better D, but the goaltending scares me. Neither Ward or Leclaire are outstanding, Nabokov certaintly can be. Think it'll come down to just how good Nab decides to be.

Canada won't be able to push Russia around, this isn't the old days any longer. I'll be objective, Russia's played the better hockey so far but we have a mental block against Canada as of late and they're at home.

Any news on who the ref/linesman are?

I'm predicting 4-2 Canada.

Canada won't be able to push Russia around, this isn't the old days any longer. I'll be objective, Russia's played the better hockey so far but we have a mental block against Canada as of late and they're at home.

Any news on who the ref/linesman are?

Two Swedish refs. Don't know about the linesmen.

I do not accept that Bouwmeester is not Canadas no 1 dman. He should play in every situation since he is Canadas MVP and simply the best player in Canada.

What a great final, Canada-Russia, everybody should always want these two teams to play every final.

Don't really know who i am rooting for. These are the two teams I've been pulling for since the beginning...dammit!!

For those Russian fans that knows, where can I find Fedorov's goal vs Switzerland in the quarterfinal? I hope you´ll make a compilation of his goals after the tournament.

Home curse continues, 4-2 Russia.

Home curse does not apply to us (yet!) - we've never hosted....

Talk to me Sunday night. ;)

Canada won't be able to push Russia around, this isn't the old days any longer. I'll be objective, Russia's played the better hockey so far but we have a mental block against Canada as of late and they're at home.

Any news on who the ref/linesman are?

I'm predicting 4-2 Canada.

swedes for refs. A finn and usa linesman.

Yes - we should both fear the stupidity that is the swedish official. They've already proved their incompetence in this tournament.

of course he's downplaying it.

but they always seem to forget that Canada's A team was good for 7th in Torino. so please, keep those A's and B's and C's away from the game.

Do you make trolling a hobby?

Yes - we should both fear the stupidity that is the swedish official. They've already proved their incompetence in this tournament.

You really haven't watched the games then. Best referees has been swedish if you don't count that videoreferee which was blind.

You really haven't watched the games then. Best referees has been swedish if you don't count that videoreferee which was blind.

Don't worry... the videoreferee is only their boss. ;)

Stop it, no, hes not.

Oh he definitely is.

Canada will dominate.

6-1.

Goals from Nash (2), Heatley, Burns, Getzlaf and Toews.

I hope Canada plays really physical on guys like Zaripov, Zeinoviev (sp?) and Morozov. I haven't watched them play a lot but I'm hoping they are scared of the physical play.

Canada needs to play physical and have good defensive coverage. Also, no fancy passes as Russians can easily take advantage of that......It sucks that I won't be able to watch the game though I'll catch the replay on TSN at 5 PM.

hope it will be a nice battle like the last game

Russia wins 2-3 OT.

Winnig goal will be superior wristshot by Ovechkin. After that goal we will see maybe the most craziest goal celebration of all time. Ovechkin will jump and bounce all over rink for good 10 minutes.

The only edge Russia has over Canada is the goaltending. Granted thats a pretty important area to have an edge. I think this will be a great game, probably pretty close fought.

But, I am Canadian (and not a traiter like some here seem to be) so...

GO CANADA GO! :yo:

Canada won't be able to push Russia around, this isn't the old days any longer. I'll be objective, Russia's played the better hockey so far but we have a mental block against Canada as of late and they're at home.

Any news on who the ref/linesman are?

I'm predicting 4-2 Canada.


its on the first page of this thread at the beggining.

Russia takes this 5-2 I think.

4-3 OT for Canada.

Again the top line from Canada is on another level they will dominate this game, still Russia will battle hard and make this game very interesting.

With Kovalchuk back Russia easily takes this game. I would say 5-2.

Ridiculous, that Canada team wouldnt be easily beaten by the best team of all time.

With Kovalchuk back Russia easily takes this game. I would say 5-2.

Kovalchuk doesn't even have a goal in this tourny.

Some highlights of the Caps (Ovechkin, Fedorov, and Semin):
Here it is:

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Ovechkin has had a few drives like this, but none have gone in:



http://youtube.com/watch?v=Yl80g2jSIro&fmt=6

Rooting for Canada :yo:

4-3 OT for Canada.

Again the top line from Canada is on another level they will dominate this game, still Russia will battle hard and make this game very interesting.

The top line for Canada is NOT better then the Ovechkin-Fedorov-Semin line.

If you're Canadian, all I can say is: why?

I don't get people who say "Oh, I'll cheer for the other country!". I'm Canadian and damn proud of it, and I'll never, ever cheer against my nation.

Chalk up another proud Canadian who will be rooting for Russia. I think there players are the most fun to watch. This is sport, not war; you get to root for whomever you want to.

The only edge Russia has over Canada is the goaltending. Granted thats a pretty important area to have an edge. I think this will be a great game, probably pretty close fought.

But, I am Canadian (and not a traiter like some here seem to be) so...

GO CANADA GO! :yo:

Some? I'd say there are several.

I'm a Russian-Canadian so...

The top line for Canada is NOT better then the Ovechkin-Fedorov-Semin line.

Heatley-Getzlaf-Nash = 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists), + 32
Ovechkin-Fedorov-Semin = 30 Points (17 goals, 13 assists), +27

If statistics mean anything... that is. but it's not like one line is completely way more better...

Chalk up another proud Canadian who will be rooting for Russia. I think there players are the most fun to watch. This is sport, not war; you get to root for whomever you want to.

I know, but how can you not root for your country?

I get chills every time I see Canada win a medal. Maybe I just love my country more....

Heatley-Getzlaf-Nash = 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists), + 32
Ovechkin-Fedorov-Semin = 30 Points (17 goals, 13 assists), +27

If statistics mean anything... that is. but it's not like one line is completely way more better...

And in this tournament, they mean everything.

NGH line has been great this far and easily better than FOS line......

The question is which line does better in Gold Medal game.

Is there any chance Heatley wins MVP even if Russia wins? Also, who would win the MVP for Russia? I think Morozov has a good shot at it.

I know, but how can you not root for your country?

I get chills every time I see Canada win a medal. Maybe I just love my country more....

Agreed.

I just can't see how people can cheer against their own country.....

Chalk up another proud Canadian who will be rooting for Russia. I think there players are the most fun to watch. This is sport, not war; you get to root for whomever you want to.

I know this is sport and no one said this is a war but it's your freakin' country that's playing for Gold Medal......

But who am I to say anything......?

Agreed.

I just can't see how people can cheer against their own country.....

If Canada wins, they'll post stuff like "HELL YA WE WON!!!". :rolleyes:

I still don't understand how anyone can cheer against their own nation. There seems to be more than I thought.

Ward is starting.

GO CANADA!!!

http://www.tqchem.com/canada%20flag.jpg

If Canada wins, they'll post stuff like "HELL YA WE WON!!!". :rolleyes:

I still don't understand how anyone can cheer against their own nation. There seems to be more than I thought.

I'm not cheering AGAINST anyone. I'm more like, cheering for both teams.

Ward is starting.

Good. I have more faith in Ward than I do in Leclaire.

Good. I have more faith in Ward than I do in Leclaire.

NUU-DOOT-ABOOT-IT.

NUU-DOOT-ABOOT-IT.

Oh joy, a lame stereotype that isn't even true! :rolleyes:

I know what you Canadians mean about people who cheer against their own country. We get that in the states too, especially with the soccer national teams. About 20 million Mexican Americans hate our team and love Mexico, but what are ya gonna do? Considering the rivalry between Canada and Russia, all Canadians should be rooting for their home team in their favorite sport unless they have Russian lineage.

I'll be rooting for the Red Maple Leaf.

7-6 Canada. Jason Chimera with the hat trick.

:sarcasm:

Oh joy, a lame stereotype that isn't even true! :rolleyes:

Its not a lame sterotype. Its a beer commercial. Settle down.

The top line for Canada is NOT better then the Ovechkin-Fedorov-Semin line.

Maybe not at everything....

Just hockey. :nod:

Heatley-Getzlaf-Nash = 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists), + 32
Ovechkin-Fedorov-Semin = 30 Points (17 goals, 13 assists), +27

If statistics mean anything... that is. but it's not like one line is completely way more better...

The Capitals line did that with Fedorov having the flu and against arguably better opposition. Never the less, i think both lines are very good and to say that Canada's main line is better is probably not true. I guess we will find out Sunday. But I think Canada's first line matches up better against the Russian defense then the capital line against the Canadian defense. The real argument is if Canada's second line is better then ZZM.

I know what you Canadians mean about people who cheer against their own country. We get that in the states too, especially with the soccer national teams. About 20 million Mexican Americans hate our team and love Mexico, but what are ya gonna do? Considering the rivalry between Canada and Russia, all Canadians should be rooting for their home team in their favorite sport unless they have Russian lineage.

I'll be rooting for the Red Maple Leaf.

They don't hate the american team !!! they love the mexican team ... Big Big difference.

i also would root for my home team ... that was eliminated some days ago.

i am left in the choice between ... i value and respect both teams. natural sympathy for Canadians and ... russian wife so :

GoRussiaGo

ahhh ! by the way :
russia 5-1 canada

American Caniac here... I can totally see where some of you are coming from with your doubts about my Ward-o. That said, I have alot of faith in him that he can do it. Let's just hope that the defense is there to do their job and help him out... GO CANADA!!!

To be honest, I might be cheering for Russia in this one. It's been so great to see Fedorov play like a kid again. Should be a great game!

I can't believe I am agreeing with Pits fan! :amazed: Fedorov has been fun to watch since he has joined the Caps - AO and him just look great (Caps GM - HINT - sign him and you will have an awesome tandem)...

Anywho - I would have picked Canada before the Finland game - but with the way Russia played on D and NaBOGov - time to break the drought!

Go Canada Go

Maybe not at everything....

Just hockey. :nod:

mmm. Not as far as the NHL play of the lines goes!:sarcasm:

Go Canada Go

THEY ARE HOME! They can't go nowhere... :sarcasm:

Ward is starting.

I was kind of hoping this would be the case and I thought there was a slight chance of it after Leclaire gave up 4 to Sweden. Ward has more big game experience but he'll still need to put up a huge performance tomorrow. A repeat of the canes vs. caps game where Ovechkin had over 10 shots on him and was pointless would be nice :D

GO AWAY CANADA!!!

http://www.tqchem.com/canada%20flag.jpg

NOW, Fixed!

I was kind of hoping this would be the case and I thought there was a slight chance of it after Leclaire gave up 4 to Sweden. Ward has more big game experience but he'll still need to put up a huge performance tomorrow. A repeat of the canes vs. caps game where Ovechkin had over 10 shots on him and was pointless would be nice :D

Yes,Leclaire has looked like a guy who would spit the bit.

I could also see a scenario where both goalies play tommorow.

Nobody annointed as a #1 means no reason to stick it out if Ward has a slow bleed going on...

Leclaire looked like he was swimming around for a couple of goals, and may have actually pushed one in with his pads.

I'm comfortable with Ward. He's got big game experience for sure...

The drought continues! Go Nabby! Go Russia!

Buddy you're an old man
poor man, pleading with you eyes
gonna make you some peace some day
You got mud on yo' face
big disgrace
somebody better put you back into your place
singin':
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you


Buddy you're a young man,
hard man, shoutin in the street
gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on yo' face
you big disgrace
wavin your banner all over the place
singin':
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you


GO CANADA GO!!!

Does anyone know which team will play as the home team?

Canada gets a full team effort and takes it 6 - 3.

Does anyone know which team will play as the home team?

Canada?

after watching the summit series on cbc just now I'm rpetty pumped for tommorow's game

Does anyone know which team will play as the home team?

Canada with the better record should be the 'home team'.

after watching the summit series on cbc just now I'm rpetty pumped for tommorow's game

I'm with you man, second half of that movie is about to start here.
LETS GO CANADA

Buddy you're an old man
poor man, pleading with you eyes
gonna make you some peace some day
You got mud on yo' face
big disgrace
somebody better put you back into your place
singin':
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you


Buddy you're a young man,
hard man, shoutin in the street
gonna take on the world some day
You got blood on yo' face
you big disgrace
wavin your banner all over the place
singin':
We will, we will rock you
We will, we will rock you


GO CANADA GO!!!

Great sports anthem. Although the lyrics have nothing to do with sports. Actually I don't understand them at all.

Anyone know if this game will be on Center Ice?

Anyone know if this game will be on Center Ice?

No, thats why its called NHL Center ice....

GO RUSSIA

No, thats why its called NHL Center ice....

GO RUSSIA

What? No IIHF Centre Glace?

Oh he definitely is.

brodeur is not better than Nabokov. at least at hokey:D

I've got butterflies in my stomach already. Does it get any better than Canada-Russia? I think not. We're in store for another classic.

Hope my ticker can take it...

This game must be the hardest to predict in the whole tournament. Although a home nation hasn’t won in 22 years it's the first time the World Championship is played on Canadian ice.

Go Russia!

I'm taking Russia 6-4.

The top line for Canada is NOT better then the Ovechkin-Fedorov-Semin line.

Not right now they aren't.

5-3 caps i mean russia

Well, both teams are undefeated. Did hammering Germany 10-1 have a benefit after all?

Go Canada! Russia has been on a tear, gonna be a war.

I for one absolutely hope for a Russian win. It would be high time for them finally to utilize their huge talent and outplay the others with their amazing skill and speed of play. We would also need European successes to counter balance North American arrogance. This said, I'm afraid that Canada will be murderously effective in attack and might, once again, just forecheck Russia out of balance. Well, hopefully not this time!

Go my Russian brothers!

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All of you guys who make comments during the game, are you actually watching the game or just the ticker/scoreboard thing? If you're actually watching the game, how are you doing it?

All of you guys who make comments during the game, are you actually watching the game or just the ticker/scoreboard thing? If you're actually watching the game, how are you doing it?

Run from the TV room to the 'puter - type like mad - run back...

Have a laptop beside you while watching, for posting purposes...

Have a TV card in your 'puter...

If Canada wins, they'll post stuff like "HELL YA WE WON!!!". :rolleyes:

Wanna bet on that one?

Russia 5, Canada 4

If it is indeed a Ward/Nabokov match up, that is a not an insignificant edge for Russia.

Wanna bet on that one?

Russia 5, Canada 4

If it is indeed a Ward/Nabokov match up, that is a not an insignificant edge for Russia.

Would Canada be better off with Leclaire in your opinion?

Personally, I think Ward is the best choice.

All of you guys who make comments during the game, are you actually watching the game or just the ticker/scoreboard thing? If you're actually watching the game, how are you doing it?

tsn.ca

4:3 for Russia

Would Canada be better off with Leclaire in your opinion?

Personally, I think Ward is the best choice.

Well, let's put it this way. Nabokov definitely trumps either of Canada's goalies. If Russia's defense plays well in front of him, admittedly a big "if," Nabby could be a huge factor in the end result. Personally, I'd be happy with a tonne of goals on both sides, as long as Russia gets one more.

Do I just go to http://watch.tsn.ca/2008-world-hockey-championship-on-demand/ ? Do I have to pay for anything? Right now there's a blank screen because the game isn't on yet... do I have to do anything to have it show the game or will it automatically come on once the feed starts?

To be honest, I might be cheering for Russia in this one. It's been so great to see Fedorov play like a kid again. Should be a great game!
Traitor. No matter how much I can like someone of the opposition, no way I will EVER cheer against my own country, NEVER!

If you're Canadian, all I can say is: why?

I don't get people who say "Oh, I'll cheer for the other country!". I'm Canadian and damn proud of it, and I'll never, ever cheer against my nation.
Totally agree.

umm Russia's deeper? that's a joke right?

Canada has a more balanced lineup and better D. maybe a slight edge to nabby in nets.

russia has the game breakers in kovy and ovechkin BUT they cannot roll out a group of power forwards like the nash line, staal, doan, etc...

Russia's D is not as good as Sweden's. This game will have goals and will come down to goal tending and special teams, but the bottom line for me is that Russia' D and forwards will not be able to contain Canada's fore check and size down low.

but it's one game and anything can happen
Our D isn't convincing at all this year, it's in fact our weakest point. Every time we're in danger, our D panics and chaos arrives. I think that Russia does it this time, they look so much more focussed this time around.

You make it sounds as though we're so superior and Russia is the same caliber as Slovakia. Keep dreaming pal, you might have a sudden wake up.

I've not missed a Canada game so far and I'm stuck at work on a sunday afternoon DAMN !!!! :rant:


Go Canada !

Traitor. No matter how much I can like someone of the opposition, no way I will EVER cheer against my own country, NEVER!




Traitor? seriously? that's a really stupid thing to say. Let him cheer for whatever he wants. If he wants to cheer for the wrong team, let him, in the end it doesn't matter.

Would Canada be better off with Leclaire in your opinion?



I would have said yes to this question, had you asked it before the sweden game. But he looked uncomfortable on a couple of goals. He seemed to be swimming around in the crease more than necessary.

I'm glad we're going with Ward - no offence to Pascal who led the tourney in stats there for quite some time.

Russia wins 5-4 humbling the arrogant Canadians and makes them exit the tournament as losers. Canadians will goon it up in the end when all hope is lost resulting in mass brawl. :shakehead

Already Canadian fans start to get afraid of losing with claims of having B team in the tournament. And some out of fear switch sides and claim to support Russia. :help:

This is payback time for Russia for the Canadian crimes of the 1987 Canada Cup.:rant:

Go Russia! :handclap:
Already you forgot Torino 2006. We lost and did we made lots of excuses? When the opposition is clearly superior, we will admit it. Did our team goon it up at the end? Most of us are not as arrogant as you think. You actually sound much more arrogant than you claim others to be.

Traitor. No matter how much I can like someone of the opposition, no way I will EVER cheer against my own country, NEVER!

Hey, you know it's not like we are selling military secrets or anything. It's just a hockey game, hopefully a good one, but that's all it is. Everybody gets to pick the side that they want. Enjoy.

Traitor? seriously? that's a really stupid thing to say. Let him cheer for whatever he wants. If he wants to cheer for the wrong team, let him, in the end it doesn't matter.
Yes traitor, that's what I call when a compatriot is against his/her own country no matter how inconsequential the act may be. The stupid thing is to cheer against one's own country.

Hey, you know it's not like we are selling military secrets or anything. It's just a hockey game


Shhhhh - quiet you fool! You've said to much lol

Go Canada Go! :handclap:

Yes traitor, that's what I call when a compatriot is against his/her own country no matter how inconsequential the act may be. The stupid thing is to cheer against one's own country.

no man, those beliefs lead to conflict. let guy cheer for who he wants without redicule.

Hey, you know it's not like we are selling military secrets or anything. It's just a hockey game, hopefully a good one, but that's all it is. Everybody gets to pick the side that they want. Enjoy.

Yeah. People have the right to cheer for whoever they want, but other people also have the right to voice their opinions about cheering against your home country. It's freedom and it goes both ways.

Yeah. People have the right to cheer for whoever they want, but other people also have the right to voice their opinions about cheering against your home country. It's freedom and it goes both ways.

Traitor: 'TRAY-TOR" 1) One who commits treason.
2) One who betrays trust or fails to fulfill a duty.

Opinions are fine. Just know what the hell your talking abut when you decide to use strong words.

no man, those beliefs lead to conflict. let guy cheer for who he wants without redicule.
It's not like I demand the person's arrest for not cheering for Canada. I'm just saying that type of reasoning is traitorous, but of course, people can cheer whoever they want, I still think that's wrong.

Guys, is there a way to watch this game? If not, is there a radio broadcast in English on the net?

Yay! Pre-game time!!!

Doesn't get better than Canada-Russia.

Yeah. People have the right to cheer for whoever they want, but other people also have the right to voice their opinions about cheering against your home country. It's freedom and it goes both ways.

Yeah, I see nothing surprising at cheering against your country and being asked about it.

Anyone in Montreal knows if the game will be aired on CKAC ? At least, I could listen to it at work...

Is the final held in car burn country? If it is Canadians should consider themselves lucky for the lesson they are about to receive from Russians. The only thing that's going to be lit up tonight is Ward by Ovechkin. :naughty:

Yeah, I see nothing surprising at cheering against your country and being asked about it.

Nor do I...pretty ignorant to use the word 'traitor' though. (IMO)

Everytime we play Russia the first thing they reference is 72'. The hockey world has come a long way since then.

I've played along side of Russian's and I've played against them. They are great players and they were great teammates.

Its still a huge rivalry...but Russian Hockey is still a great gift to behold (as a fan or a player). Today is all about RESPECT, for me.

Traitor: 'TRAY-TOR" 1) One who commits treason.
2) One who betrays trust or fails to fulfill a duty.

Opinions are fine. Just know what the hell your talking abut when you decide to use strong words.
I know exactly what I'm talking about. A citizen's duty is to be behind your country. It's a strong word for such a small event, but it's suited still IMO.

Oh and it's "you're", not "your".

Anyway, I won't add anything more about this matter because we're getting OT.

Shhhhh - quiet you fool! You've said to much lol

Go Canada Go! :handclap:

Drats--I've slipped up already. It's back to Vladivostok on the next freighter....

Go Russia Go!

The TSN proxy isn't working for me. Any tips?

I know exactly what I'm talking about. A citizen's duty is to be behind your country. It's a strong word for such a small event, but it's suited still IMO.

Oh and it's "you're", not "your".

Anyway, I won't add anything more about this matter because we're getting OT.

I'm representing my country as a fan of the game. Get off the high horse.

I guess I'll root for the great Russkies. Go Ivan, go Pavel, go Trotsky :yo: It would be great to see Canadians lose on their own ground. Most of all I'm hoping to witness a great final.

It would be great to see Canadians lose on their own ground.

I imagine it would be - for some....

How about it, Russia? Did it suck to lose on home soil recently? I hope we don't have to find out.... :handclap:

I live in BC so does it start at 1:00pm for me?

Let's go Canada! Go out there and get your gold medal!

I live in BC so does it start at 1:00pm for me?
If 1:00PM is in ten minutes then yes.

I'm just thinkng 'down the road' here. A lot of people are handing 2010 roster spots to several players on this team and IMO THIS Canadian team hasn't played the kind of TEAM GAME we need to win Gold in Vancouver.

If we beat Russia today...great...but lets not be fooled into thinking this WHC was/is a high water mark for Canadian Hockey.

Truth be told...this is a ONE LINE TEAM.

I live in BC so does it start at 1:00pm for me?

starts in 10 mins

Lets Go Canada!

starts in 10 mins

oh ok...

Let's go Canada! [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] clap]

Alright puck drops in a couple, I've been wating for this for two days now....

GO RUSSIA!!!

desperately seeking online feed that works in the US.

nabby youre going down!!!!

Ok Canada probably won't win, atleast in regualtion, because I played a one goal win for them in sports betting.

GO CANADA GO

the puck drops now!!!!!!

Go Canada!

Go Russia Go

russia 5 - 1 canada

Go Russia Go

Show no mercy, Canada!

Great hit by Jovo.

two undefeated teams versing each other

desperately seeking online feed that works in the US.

I'll PM it to you.

boooooooooooooooooooo

Russia scores. :( That was fast.

Damn, 1-0 Russia.

*** come on canada get physical

That was bad coverage, huge area of space for Semin to get that.

ugh..dan...

ok here we go!

Russian penalty!

yaaaaaa PP for canada whoooooooooo

alex semin

rossia 1 - 0 canada

Nice assist on that goal by the Ref:shakehead

YEAH! So it begins.

I want Russia to win.

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Yea!

Joke for a penalty. There was two tripping before that which were clear (both sides one).

Wow! Fedorov looked great on that drive!

nice to see Harper hard at work today :)

The Canadian Prime Minister Is Watching The Game!!!!
He Will Meet Tsn At The Intermission

sweet play by ovy and nice finishing from Semin. tough pk for the russians now.

Nice Try Canada ...don't Worry He Will Get It Back

Whats with the stupid european ads? honestly..where is this game happening?!?!

only one i recognize is nike.

Atta boy Semin, now lets get one more!!!!

Yes!

Scores!!!!!!!!!

Canada looks nervous. They just simply have to get ...

YEAH 1:1

Dammit.

Tie game, Burns?

SCORES :clap:

Hell Yea Canada!

Pretty slick by Burns! Looked like Lidstrom on that one!

goals are pouring

1-1
:yo:

It's been such a pleasure to watch Burns play here...shame he plays for the wild.

****:rant:

Whooooooooooooooooooooo Now Who Says Canada Can't Take The Gold

I love no touch icing.

Russia needs to get the Fedorov like out there

Whooooooooooooooooooooo Now Who Says Canada Can't Take The Gold

The game has just begun.

Whooooooooooooooooooooo Now Who Says Canada Can't Take The Gold

It's a tie game with five minutes played. Don't get cocky.

Whooooooooooooooooooooo Now Who Says Canada Can't Take The Gold

i don't say they can't ...i say they won't !

Go Russia Go

Haha Ovechkin Got Smoked

Keith = WOW!

It's a tie game with five minutes played. Don't get cocky.

IM NOT IM JUST TRYING TO SAY THAT CANADA WILL TAKE THE GOLD

its a post

Was That A Goal?

What? That didn't go in?

Edit: hit the post.

very slick moves by Burns. zzm-line had a so-so first shift. this one looks better.

ooh, awful turnover!

That was close.

Holy Crap St Louis !!!

How is that not a goal? :amazed:

Wow! What an awesome game so far!!! This is just so much FUN to watch! :yo::yo::yo:

Thats Nabby!!!!

Edit: Post saved Nabby!!!!

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no goal!!!!!

Thats Nabby!!!!

The post made the save.

Damn, close one.