Really looked like team Canada bought into their own hype.
Right off the bat you could see the Americans adjusted their game to beat the Canadians,
Ultra aggressive forecheck, D activated from the get go, hard on pucks.
Canada didn't adjust whatsoever, just stuck to the plan as if they were the 2010 Olympic team and were going to grind out a win. I couldn't believe the hesitation to activate the D when down 2-0. It was a very perimeter game for Canada, waiting for the US to make a mistake, instead of imposing their will.
Very disappointed in the coaching staff and the systems they employed. You could tell who wanted it more and when the Americans showed that aggression, the Canadians fell apart.
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