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Originally Posted by transplant99
Not really though. They lose this game yes, but its likely that they will only need one group win to qualify for the playoffs. Unlikely that Germany beats anyone in this group. Makes it a harder road theoretically but the round play doesnt seem to mean much in this torney.
Oh and that Russian G got yanked after 2 periods. McKenzie or someone was saying he is likely to be a top 5 pick this year. That performance should really give pause because he looked less than average and thats being generous. Likely just a bad game but man...awful positioning the whole time.
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If we assume everyone beats Germany, it will take 2 wins to qualify for the playoff round. And they have already lost to the Czechs, meaning the Czechs have the tie-breaker. So if the Czechs beat Germany (safe bet at home), Russia has to pass either the US or Canada.
They are in trouble.
Same thing for the next game. Whoever loses is going to be under pressure.