That was a fun game, and a lot closer than it started off being. We really have been deprived of best on best hockey for way too long. Hopefully the NHL smartens up and doesn't quit on this, and it becomes a huge thing down the road.
Weegar definitely should have been in this game. I understand Doughty is Doughty, but he still looked rusty at times. Parayko - outside of his size - didn't really stand out, though I imagine against the larger and more physical American team, he might (though it isn't like Weegar is a slouch either).
I imagine Bennett suits up against team USA. I felt Andersson would have helped the Swedes get into the game a bit earlier. They looked soft and hesitant out there for the first while.
I don't like Binnington much, but he was good enough to win, though he gave me a few heart attacks. He really shut things down nicely in OT though. I imagine tomorrow's game will be a bit more one-sided, but still should be fun. Watching the Tkachuk brothers together should be fun, though I will be cheering against the USA.
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