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Originally Posted by Mathgod
Yeah the goals against would tell you that they are just fine defensively. But while watching their games I just got the sense that they aren't exactly masters of defending their own zone. They aren't strong, they aren't authoritative, and their defensive zone coverage is a little hit and miss.
Canada will tear them apart and score at least 4 or 5, barring a Miller-type performance from Nabby/Bryz. It's just a matter of whether Pronger gets his * together and our boys find a way to shut down Russia's 2 top lines. IMO
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I was basing my opionion on what I've seen from them, not on stats or scores - I have no clue about those - but admittedly I was just barely paying attention. What I remember from them against the Czechs, they played pretty good defense. I'd say their defense has been as good as Canada's so far.