flyinghippos101
Legend
Who will win in this epic match-up?
My gut says Canada wins in an overly dramatic shootout
My gut says Canada wins in an overly dramatic shootout
Canada V. USA Hockey Rematch for Olympic GOLD.
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CanadianChic
Hall of Fame
I vote for Canada for the win but do not feel it will be easy. As Harper said in today's interview, the U.S. has been the most consistent in the tournament and have beat us once already. There is a lot of talent our guys are facing and I wish both teams the best of luck.
atatu
Legend
It's tough to beat them twice, I agree. Not to mention that they have 13 NHL all stars on that team and the greatest player of all time looking on..on the other hand, it's another medal for the USA in the standings, so that's a good thing.
Hot Sauce
Hall of Fame
If the Canadians get too cocky on this thread I can edit my earlier post.
flyinghippos101
Legend
Theres two things I'm worried about,
- Canada should NOT have let those two goals in by Slovakia the dying seconds of the game. It's a cause for concern, what if we decide to foolishly squander a lead tomorrow?
- Canada might be stupid and put in Brodeur
- Canada should NOT have let those two goals in by Slovakia the dying seconds of the game. It's a cause for concern, what if we decide to foolishly squander a lead tomorrow?
- Canada might be stupid and put in Brodeur
Steady Eddy
Legend
So if Canada wins then they get the gold medal? But then it'd be 1-1. If the U.S. wins, the U.S. should win the gold medal because they'd have a 2-0 lead. But if Canada wins, they should hold another game and whoever wins that wins the gold. The winner should be ahead 2-1 at least. Not win with a 1-1 split.
kingdaddy41788
Hall of Fame
That's not really how the tournament is set up... Have you looked at the brackets?
Steady Eddy
Legend
No, I searched but couldn't find the brackets, just articles. But am I right that if Canada wins, then they have the gold medal, even though the U.S. and Canada would have won one game against each other.
kingdaddy41788
Hall of Fame
Yes but it's set up like this:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/hockey/standings/gender=m/index.html
There's a preliminary round and then a medal round. It would be like in the masters cup. If you beat someone when you play in the group round robin, you have a 1-0 lead. But if they beat you in the finals of the draw that comes out after the group round robin, they won the master's cup. It's 1-1, but they won the cup. Make sense?
CanadianChic
Hall of Fame
It is similar to the IIHF if you are familiar. Do you remember how Canada beat the U.S. on New Year's Eve only to be followed by the U.S. beating them for the title? Technically, it was 1-1 but the U.S. still won the tournament.
Steady Eddy
Legend
Ok, that's how I thought it went. If Canada takes the gold it seems a bit unfair to the U.S. But that is how it's set up, so I don't mean to imply cheating. Just that it seems a flawed system, that's all.
Thanks for the link.
kingdaddy41788
Hall of Fame
Well, it seems to be something common in many sports. I think it adds an interesting element. Yes, the US beat Canada in the preliminary rounds, but when the pressure is really on in the finals, who takes the Gold? That sort of thing... Just my opinion...
Steady Eddy
Legend
Tough to beat Canada twice. Like lightning striking twice. We might beat them once, and now we've used it up!
downs_chris
Professional
obviously i want the US, but I think it's going to be tough this time...
flyinghippos101
Legend
Whens this game on? 7 PM EST?
hankash
Rookie
Game is on at 3:15 EST.
If Ryan Miller continues to play like Ryan Miller, the USA should win. Canada will get their SOG, so he will have to make some amazing saves like he did the first time around. However, Canada also showed some vulnerability against Slovakia, so the US may be able to study that and expose any potential flaws.
Should be a physical game...4-2 US (with empty netter). Canada's goalies have been shaky this tournament, and if there is anyone who knows how a shaky goalie can make a good team lose a game despite outplaying their opponents, it's Blackhawks fans.
If Ryan Miller gets hurt in some freak play or has an off night, then Canada will win something like 6-3.
If Ryan Miller continues to play like Ryan Miller, the USA should win. Canada will get their SOG, so he will have to make some amazing saves like he did the first time around. However, Canada also showed some vulnerability against Slovakia, so the US may be able to study that and expose any potential flaws.
Should be a physical game...4-2 US (with empty netter). Canada's goalies have been shaky this tournament, and if there is anyone who knows how a shaky goalie can make a good team lose a game despite outplaying their opponents, it's Blackhawks fans.
If Ryan Miller gets hurt in some freak play or has an off night, then Canada will win something like 6-3.
FastFreddy
Semi-Pro
USA all the way!! 3-2 USA wins gold!!!
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Frodo Baggins
Semi-Pro
GO CANADA...FOR GOLD!!!!! I BELIVE!!!! CANADA WINS For HISTORY!!!! This Will Be Ours>
GOLD RULES.. CANADA RULES!!!!
This Will Be Ours>
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flyinghippos101
Legend
Canada on the board, WOOOOOO.
Hot Sauce
Hall of Fame
Court_Jester
Hall of Fame
Canada just scored. Now, they're up 2-0.
Murray_fan1
Professional
2nd goal on the board WOOOOO!!! Go Canada Go!!!!!
flyinghippos101
Legend
54 seconds left. The tension is mounting on both sides.
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOO!!!
Crosby never had total control and was chased down GO USA!!!!
kingdaddy41788
Hall of Fame
What a game!
He had control but failed,like he had failed in this whole olympics.Didn't you read/see the (over) hype surrounding him leading into the olympics?
Sidney Crosby s overrated.
I don't know much about him I don't watch much hockey but this is exciting
flyinghippos101
Legend
Sindney Crosby DELIVERS!! CANADA WINS THE GOLD!
jamesblakefan#1
G.O.A.T.
Bud
Bionic Poster
:lol::lol::lol:
He still think he's overrated since he didn't live up to the expectations.
But yeah congratulations to Canada(and Crosby in particular).
