Won the game but it covered over a lot of warts right now.
The team just refuses to go to the net hard and score some dirty goals. Lots of cycling which is hilarious to watch because with no one in front of the net it doesn't accomplish much - too many guys trying to find open ice in the high slot instead of in the paint.
Right after the 2nd goal (finally a garbage goal!) the next few shifts were awesome to see as Canada was finally just throwing everything at the net and driving hard.
They're going to be in tough against a rested American squad but still hold their destiny in their own hands and with the removal of the semifinal bye this year it really doesn't matter whether they win that game or not.
It's just about getting their game together and peaking at the right time now. Neither goalie has stepped up so far which is troublesome but hopefully whoever starts tomorrow takes the ball and runs with it.
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Tyger! Tyger! burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
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