Super Sunday - Canada vs. USA

[browna]

Originally Posted by West Karma

Here is the difference....The USA has played 4 out of 5 games at noon. They are in the routine of playing at that time. Canada is not. I know these guys are pros but I don't care who you are, it is going to effect the outcome. Hockey players are very routine in their preparation with everything from sleeping to eating. Hockey players that play nooners or 1 PM games typically do not perform the way they do at night. The USA has the advantage as they are use to it in this tournament....

That's a small advatange, maybe. Of course, this isn't a normal road trip either with normal day to day preperation. Hockey players' routine on the road isn't staying for a week in half in a (edit: condomless) communal village with other athletes, and in such a frenized environment and atmosphere.

[HOZ]

Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout

Dude, that's like saying "I live in Red Deer, either Calgary or Edmonton winning the cup is fine"

Nah.....not quite.

[sa226]

If Canada loses this game, it is because they lost it, not because the US won it.

If that makes any sense

[West Karma]

nm

[Infamous1]

Miller has been the best goalie in the tournament no doubt but to hear how much better he is than Luongo just doesn't compute for me. His team has played excellent D and he has not faced very many solid chances in most games. He played great against Canada but he was average all of February for the Sabres and was beaten by Luongo in January.

I don't think he's a HUGE advantage....but I'll admit he's a slight one as his confidence is probably sky high. Get some bodies in front of him and make him work and we'll be fine.

[RandomDad]

Originally Posted by browna

2. Rafalski and Drury.

Just hoping for a great game from Iginla on the ice and the scoresheet, and a Canada win.

Pretty sure it was just Rafalski

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by RandomDad

Pretty sure it was just Rafalski

Drury was there as well.

[rockstar]

4-2 USA. Kane with two goals. Miller makes 44 stops.

[KTown]

Originally Posted by sa226

If Canada loses this game, it is because they lost it, not because the US won it.

If that makes any sense

Thats a terrible statement!! The U.S. could say the same thing.

The team that wins this game is the team that played with there hearts, in a one game elimination style heart and emotion are as critical as talent.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by West Karma

The US is a lot quicker than some of these other teams and will not back down to the tremendous forecheck of Canada like the Russians did!

I'm not worried at all. Canada's forwards have dominated in the offensive zone all tournament so far, and that includes the 5-3 loss to the U.S. The only difference in that game was Miller. If Marty doesn't let in those 2 brutal goals early, we win that game. If Canada can keep their feet moving and stay hard on the forecheck for a full 60 minutes, they'll win the gold medal on Sunday. I just can't see us losing to the U.S. twice in the same tournament. If Canada is firing on all cylinders on Sunday, Miller will need to play the game of his life for the States to win. It'll be a close game for sure, but I like our chances.

[TheSutterDynasty]

Tony Amonte
Tom Barrasso
Chris Chelios
Adam Deadmarsh
Chris Drury
Mike Dunham
Bill Guerin
Phil Housley
Brett Hull
John LeClair
Brian Leetch
Aaron Miller
Mike Modano
Tom Poti
Brian Rafalski
Mike Richter
Jeremy Roenick
Brian Rolston
Keith Tkachuk
Doug Weight
Mike York
Scott Young

[Tsawwassen]

Originally Posted by rockstar

4-2 USA. Kane with two goals. Miller makes 44 stops.

And Lindy Ruff will be so proud of his goalie as the two fly together after the game to Pittsburgh for Tuesday's fantastic NHL game between the Sabres and Penguins.

[iamca]

Originally Posted by calgARI

The US is majorly outmatched by Canada and this was pretty evident last Sunday. If not for brutal goaltending in that game, the US probably would be out of the tournament already.

I expect Canada to completely dominate Sunday as they did for large portions last Sunday. The difference is that Canada is playing with a lot more confidence and they have their lines pretty much figured out. The US has played a pretty easy schedule to this point and has run into some terrible goaltending against the two tough opponents they faced.

5-1 Canada.

Ari, I know you have stated this before, but as you witnessed in last night's game against the Slovaks, this Canadian team has shown a tendency to not play with urgency for 60 minutes.

Canada's goaltending needs to be solid if not spectacular, but the offense needs to get Miller out of sync without taking interference penalties. Canada needs a strong and consistent presence in front of Miller, as he has been lights out so far when he has clear sight of the puck.

[pewpew]

Originally Posted by iamca

Ari, I know you have stated this before, but as you witnessed in last night's game against the Slovaks, this Canadian team has shown a tendency to not play with urgency for 60 minutes.

Canada's goaltending needs to be solid if not spectacular, but the offense needs to get Miller out of sync without taking interference penalties. Canada needs a strong and consistent presence in front of Miller, as he has been lights out so far when he has clear sight of the puck.

It could be they thought they were free and clear against the Slovaks. I doubt anyone thought the Slovaks would mount a comeback so more than likely they let up on the pedal trying to conserve energy etc. I don't think it will be a problem against the US especially since we lost last week.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by rockstar

4-2 USA. Kane with two goals. Miller makes 44 stops.

I'm afraid you're incorrect.

[nickerjones]

Originally Posted by sa226

If Canada loses this game, it is because they lost it, not because the US won it.

If that makes any sense

Still no respect eh? ... Like I said as a stereotypical "Arrogant American" , I like your confidence. However I still think the U.S. deserves some respect for the 1st win. If the same thing happened to your favorite NHL team you would say " championship teams find a way to win even when they are outplayed" , instead of US didnt win that game Canada lost it.

However Canadians are playing a lot better since they got beat, even though they almost choked it off last night. My prediction for this game is ...

6-2 in favor of CANADA
Americans get scored on twice first and they break.... They leave feeling good with the Silver knowing they split the Olympic series with a bad ass Canadian team.

[HOOT]

Going to be in Vancouver for this game so I'm pretty excited and pumped for the after party when Canada wins GOLD!!!

Only Canada stuff I have is a Phaneuf junior jersey and Orr 1976 jersey (signed so that ain't going out) so I might sport my Flames gear. It's red...

[Kesler17]

Originally Posted by HOOT

Going to be in Vancouver for this game so I'm pretty excited and pumped for the after party when Canada wins GOLD!!!

Only Canada stuff I have is a Phaneuf junior jersey and Orr 1976 jersey (signed so that ain't going out) so I might sport my Flames gear. It's red...

Yea gonna be dt as well, I don't even want to imagine how much a loss would affect the large crowd. And I'm not there will be a riot.

[RandomDad]

Off-topic: Didn't know where else to post this, but EWW I forgot that about this jersey






and yes that is also a Kings jersey in the background.

[HOOT]

Originally Posted by Kesler17

Yea gonna be dt as well, I don't even want to imagine how much a loss would affect the large crowd. And I'm not there will be a riot.

If they lose I'm going to go and start smashing windows and then log on to CP and blame it on Canuck fans.