GT - Canada vs. USA

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by CodyHodgson

If Luongold didn't make that last save, crosby wouldn't score the OT winner

And if he isnt Charlie Brown with his catching glove in the last minute, there is no need for OT or Iginla and Sid heroics.

[La Flames Fan]

[feartheflames]

Man, i kinda wished Iggy potted that last goal - he deserves more recognition than hes getting... anyhoo........YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH CANADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by Jiggy

Wowwww!!!! We are WORLD CHAMPS BABY!!!! Oilfan called it after we lost to the USA last Sunday. He said we would go on to win four straight, and we sure didd!!!!! WOOOOOO

After that loss to the US I thought we would go all the way. Brodeur letting in some terrible goals in that game is the reason they lost. After that they made the goalie change and dominated Germany and Russia after that and played well until the last 10 minutes of Slovakia where they sat back. Today Luongo didn't let in any bad goals (although I have no idea what Niedermayer was doing on the tying goal) and Crosby after being non-existent for a few games showed up when it matters. I love it!!

It's been a fun few weeks and I guess we can all cheer for the same team in another 4 years in Russia!

[Mike Vernon]

Iggy+Crosby=GOLD

[JayP]

Originally Posted by transplant99

And if he isnt Charlie Brown with his catching glove in the last minute, there is no need for OT or Iginla and Sid heroics.

Because gloving down that puck with 45 seconds still remaining ended the game? All the Americans needed to do was win a clean face-off the result could very easily be the same thing.

[Netskot]

Originally Posted by feartheflames

Man, i kinda wished Iggy potted that last goal - he deserves more recognition than hes getting... anyhoo........YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH CANADAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Yeah, I agree, but I think that even if he did, the country's fetish for Crosby would still pour through their veins.

I personally don't get it, but whatever. Iggy did great this tournament.

[OILFAN #81]

The 2nd goal was Niedermayer. He was an absolute pylon on that play and let it be a 2 on 0 behind him. No idea why he was out there anyways. Your team's best dman on the bench in the last minute makes no sense. Weber, Doughty, Keith.........2 of those 3 needed to be on the ice.

[HPLovecraft]

Originally Posted by JayP

Because gloving down that puck with 45 seconds still remaining ended the game? All the Americans needed to do was win a clean face-off the result could very easily be the same thing.

So let's throw the puck right back out to them instead. Because they might win the face-off and possibly score anyway, so, hey, let's help 'em out a little.

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by Matata

So has Kesler said anything ######ed yet?

He is just crying like a bitch. It is rather excellent.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by JayP

Because gloving down that puck with 45 seconds still remaining ended the game? All the Americans needed to do was win a clean face-off the result could very easily be the same thing.

And if the Canadians win that faceoff?

What's your point?

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by transplant99

And if he isnt Charlie Brown with his catching glove in the last minute, there is no need for OT or Iginla and Sid heroics.

But winning in OT by Iggy and Crosby is so much better than running the clock down in the defensive zone.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Perfect ending.

I enjoyed it very much, especially the fact that Ryan Kesler and Patrick Kane are losers.

I'm a traitor...and that's ok.

[opendoor]

Originally Posted by transplant99

And if he isnt Charlie Brown with his catching glove in the last minute, there is no need for OT or Iginla and Sid heroics.

Or if Canada had actually cleared the zone or if the defense didn't let 2 Americans get in behind them to get 2 cracks at the puck with 20 seconds left...

It's a team game and they won as a team. Trying to single out every mistake is pointless, as there were countless opportunities for Canada to increase their lead before that. What matters is that everyone came through in the end.

[Pastiche]

What these Olmpics have taught me is that many on CP is unable to stop hating.

Bunch of pathetic haters.

Great win Canada. Crosby's goal. Great game by Luongo. Great game by everyone!

[Jetsfan]

Great Game...Great Win...Great Day For Canada!

[Nuckleduster]

Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

No, they are acting like Team Canada won gold... because they did. They might cheer for the Leafs and I might hate them all for it, but they are still Canadians. I say good on 'em. You don't have to be in Vancouver to join in the fun and show your support and pride! I am sure there are similar scenes across Canada and it is incredible!

Agreed. Let the entire country celebrate tonight!

[JayP]

Originally Posted by HPLovecraft

So let's throw the puck right back out to them instead. Because they might win the face-off and possibly score anyway, so, hey, let's help 'em out a little.

And let's let them control the play down low for 20 seconds, allow Kane to be open in the high slot for a quality scoring chance, and have 2 Americans behind Weber and Niedermayer waiting for a potential rebound.

And, like I said, Luongo gloves the puck down and there's still 45 seconds left. How is the game anywhere near decided at that point?

[HPLovecraft]

Originally Posted by JayP

And let's let them control the play down low for 20 seconds, allow Kane to be open in the high slot for a quality scoring chance, and have 2 Americans behind Weber and Niedermayer waiting for a potential rebound.

And, like I said, Luongo gloves the puck down and there's still 45 seconds left. How is the game anywhere near decided at that point?

You honestly don't see why sending a big rebound directly out and back to the Americans is a worse option than forcing a face-off?

[Netskot]

Anyone else think that USA is now the favorite in Sochi? They played so well together for being so young.

I mean, they'll lose players like Drury, Langenbrunner, Rafalski, mayve even Malone, but they are good in goal with Miller, have 2 more options in Quick and Anderson; they are going to be scary.