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I have a flight Friday afternoon so an evening/night game is great.

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He's the Kings Organist!

Also, got to watch the first two periods on the plane as it had DirecTV available for a fee. Just watched the end to Canada's game at a bar during my connection.

Pretty good stuff here!

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Won't have anything after a 12pm start. That's a 9pm local start time alone. Odds of the gold medal game being 3am EST are pretty good.

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USA/CAN is 12pm EST (Friday of course)

Bronze medal - Saturday @ 10am EST
Gold medal - Sunday @ 7am EST

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I'm in Europe right now, it's 8:30pm here. Been so great being able to watch all these games at a normal hour while also not working.

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it sucks to have USA/Can in the semis. that should be the gold medal game.

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oh thank god, especially if the US wins Friday.
Nice. US and Canada have had ok start times, if you live on the east coast. Poor Sarah in Cali.

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Sounds like Tavares (knee) is done for the last two games. That sucks (and even more so for the Islanders)

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Only need to wake up early one more time for the West Coast...happy about that.

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poor latvia

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do we think quick will get the nod on Friday?

he looked a little shaky to me today to be honest but it seems like he's their guy.

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i converted to latvian orthodox in anticipation of them pulling off the upset. that backfired.

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I didn't watch the last two periods but he did look little shaky early in the first, but yeah you go with him. I think they made that choice from the start, especially once he started vs Russia. You don't change it now.

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Yeah, no chance of a goalie change now.

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definitely quick :thumbsup he gave up a few rebounds but i think he'll be fine, gonna be a battle on friday, can't wait

praise hosanna for that

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i don't know if it was him actually being shaky or if his style of play just makes me nervous.

he has a lot of lateral movement in the net

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he was actually quite aggressive today, was on top of the crease often

i like that, but you can't give up fatty rebounds against the canadians

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She will be on the east coast for the game actually.

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well that was a relief, national crisis averted

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That aggressive style is the only way you can really play against the Canadians. As a goalie, he's got to come out and make himself look big. If he retreats back into his net, they will snipe him all night. Game plan is to come out and be aggressive, relying on your d-men to cover their guys in front. Luckily, USA has the caliber of d-men to do that. Guys like Orpik were added to the roster exactly for games like this one coming up.

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Canada is taking this game like a loss. Panic is afoot in anticipation of facing the high-flying (and scoring) Americans.

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Trying to refrain from nashing Orpik but I think he's USA's worst defenseman by a few tiers. The only guy I'd put behind him defensively is Shattenkirk...maybe.

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agreed, he better gobble up the rebounds though

good d-men can only do it for so long against a team as talented as canada

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he took a bad penalty today, but other than that he's had a pretty strong tournament, he and martin are a consistent pair

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I did not have him on my list for making the team.

At this point in his career, and with his skillset, he's more of a situational player. Would not be as strong against teams like Sweden, but is great when used as a 2nd or 3rd pair guy against a team like Canada.

Especially with guys like Getzlaf and Perry playing like they did today (crash crash crash), USA will really have to step up the physicality against our friends to the north, especially in front of the net.
Yep. Quick's job will be to be square on the shooter, allowing the puck to hit him in a place where rebounds won't bounce out. The D's job will be to be on either side of him, keeping an eye on guys trying to sneak around him.

Also, USA's centers will have to be especially good on the back check watching in front of the net. With how Doughty and Weber have been scoring, you better believe their game plan will be to get forwards in the slot clogging lanes and screening Quick, then getting the puck to the point for shots that can be tipped in. The defending center will really have to be prepared to be that 3rd d-man and get his nose dirty in front of the net. Bread and butter for a guy like Backes.

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absolutely, and how about backes? he's having a hell of a tourney

team USA will have to give up the body on friday, they can't let those missles from canada's d-man at the point get through...other than that, get dirty in both zones and do some work boys, canada is beatable

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Backes and McDonagh have far and away been my favorite USA-ers so far. :thumbsup Absolutely the perfect players for a team like this. Exactly who you want in a tournament like the Olympics.

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Shattenkirk has played pretty damn well.

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Agreed. Underrated in his overall abilities. As I've said before, losing him in the Johnson trade hurt a lot more than losing Stewart.

EDIT: But I won't deny that guys like he and Fowler will be challenged physically by Canada more than they ever have so far in the tourney.

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Assuming US is able to get the job done against our northern friends, I think at this point I would want to face Sweden instead of Finland. The Finns just work so damn hard and are so solid defensively in terms of positioning.

But... can't wait for Friday!

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Gonna eat me some freedom bacon for breakfast Friday morning.

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/2f/2f7a...7512be1807.jpg

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Reports surfacing that Tavares is done for the season. Charles Wang isn't going to like that.

"MRI reveals torn MCL and torn meniscus for Tavares. May need surgery. Will be ready for training camp in September."

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http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=444273

At least it is not the ACL. He should be able to still train this off season and be ready to start next season (I think)

Got the news while at work yesterday and the updates kept getting worse. Then I saw McKenzie's tweet and I feared the ACL and him be done til Xmas. At least I feel slightly better hearing this. Still blows.

He has been so healthy. I think he has only missed 5 games so far in career. Sucks it had to happen in the Olympics. Guess he won't be going in 2018.

Guess we won't be having that same run in March like last year.

More misery for us Islander fans. Hardcore fans like myself really deserve better. Ugh. Vanek and AMac should be traded soon and we'll keep the 1st rounder this year and Buffalo will get ours next year.

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Well that's a huge blow to the Isles. That'll start the talk of not letting them play in 4 years.

Also a nice happy birthday to the only female in this thread.

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Happy Birthday to my favorite lady - ever - in the NHL Thread. Hell, all of Ants!

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Happy birthday, Matty!

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Ouch. Matty gives a nice birthday shout out yesterday and he gets this in return.

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Thanks man.

It's ok. Matt sometimes confuses me being Mormon with tons of wives, with me actually being a female myself.

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Wait, there are more than one Canadian who post in this thread ;)


Happy birthday Sarah! :hug Go USA! Tell Brownie to score a hatty for your birthday tomorrow.

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This sucks incredibly bad in so many ways... not the least of which because he's on my fantasy squad. Get ready for some trade requests, guys.

But yes, his injury will definitely be a reason to not have NHL-ers back at the Olympics. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out. More importantly, it sucks for Isles to lose him. They've had their ups and downs this year, but it's been great to see him emerge as a real bona fide leader in the NHL (both in stats and in the locker room), especially at such a young age.

All that being said, I'm not too worried. The kid's a hawkey player. Expect him to be back on the ice by the end of March.

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You don't have a lot of wives? Some people would say that's a pity, clearly they weren't married to one.

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:lol

I add a solid 1-2 wives per year.

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Anyone else watching the women's gold medal game??

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I'll be following it here at work. Go Amanda Kessel!

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Definitely!

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Obama and PM Harper have cases of beer on the line for today's and tomorrow's US-CAN games. Nice

https://twitter.com/pmharper/status/436517440106012672
https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/statu...15835621171200

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I'll try to be watching but busy day here for me.

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A bit old, but a great look back on the 2010 gold medal game from those involved.
http://espn.go.com/olympics/winter/2...old-medal-game

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Off today and definitely watching. GO USA.

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And I'm sure both cases of beer will suck.

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You stockpiling them like Edmonton Oilers draft picks?

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Oh, you know Harper is going to give Barry shitty ole Molson Canadian if the US wins.

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Obama will give Natty Light back.

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:thumbsup Let me know when you're ready to start talking trades.

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fixed :thumbsup

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Here we go, should be a great game!

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Come on ladies, second PP. You have to get one here.

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Two penalties from CAN already, startin to see a little bit extra from both teams already. Gonna be a great game :lol

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And the feed died for me. Great.

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@DownGoesBrown

Nobody's going to over-react here but if this British ref calls one more penalty on Canada then we should take the Queen off all our money.

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Only people remotely excited about the Tavares injury have the be the Buffalo front office. I hope this drives NY down to a top 3 pick. That or next years first would be a win-win.

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Well, great PP chances met by pretty good defense.

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The idiocy of Pierre Maguire never ceases to amaze me.

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They should just allow body-checking in the women's game.

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:lol :lol :lol

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I agree, I don't understand why it's not allowed.

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JFC, this stream just keeps buffering. :violent

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After freezing on me, it's been ok. Watch it go out now.

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At this rate, the first goal is gonna be huge.

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:lol:lol:lol

Thanks for the birthday wishes guys! :hug

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How many of the Canadian women's team players do you think Crosby has slammed?

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Woot! Happy birthday!!

Over/under is set at 5.5

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I'll give you this much. The American team is far better looking.

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Saw this just now for first time. Some of you may have seen it already. Such awesomeness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6WYR...ature=youtu.be

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Canada has been dominating this period. I feel a goal coming on this PP.

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There are a couple that are bang-a-rang.

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yep but USA strikes first. Top shelf baby!!!!!!

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I leave my office for 2 minutes and miss a goal. Well 1-0!

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Oh lawds, what a shot.

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I would do all sorts of un-savoury things to Kessel's sister. :hump

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Mother fuck. Our 'tendy had no chance. Great shot.

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That's a huge goal. If US can make it 2-0, that might be enough.

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Fixed your spelling. ;)

Yeah, you have to wonder how she can be Phil's sister with the disparity in looks.

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Gotta cash on this 5-3. Don't know why the Canadians didn't give up the puck earlier, they wasted a good 15 seconds.

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Waits for American flag/Hacksaw Meghan Duggan photoshops

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:thumbsup I was thinking the same thing, but from the USA side of things. Let the Canadians hold on to the puck as long as possible, lessening the time they will have to spend 5 on 3.

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Canadians are playing well. This is going to be a 2-1 game for someone.

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Well fuck. That should all but do it the way this is going.

Won't be canada ;)

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Well stream died on me. 2-0 now I'm guessing?

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Yeah. Both shots have been beauties.

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Le sigh :(

It's still only a two goal differential, and Canada is more than capable of getting two quick goals. It's not over yet. And I'm still worried about the men tomorrow. I think us over canada but it'll be a squeaker.

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USA is too strong. I don't think Canada get can 2 on them tonight. Stranger things have happened, but it's not trending well for us.


Tomorrow..oh baby, tomorrow! So excited....and nervous. Excited and nervous.

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this is probably too cynical, but silver is kinda like dead-last in women's hockey considering the competition level.

any hope i have is rapidly fading

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not over yet. ugh.

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What a chance by Spooner!

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omfg...what a post. Insane.

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@richarddeitsch
That post had to be made in Toronto.

Ref needs to get the fuck outta the way.