Russia has the puck possession thing down but that's not going to be enough.
- Briere

I mean what was the Malkin thing? I'm assuming he dove, but what was the play?

I mean what was the Malkin thing? I'm assuming he dove, but what was the play?
- jmatchett383

Jokinen knocked him down and may have grazed his face with a stick lightly. Malkin went down like he had just taken a full swing to the face. He laid on the ice and held his face for a good 10-15 seconds without moving.

I mean what was the Malkin thing? I'm assuming he dove, but what was the play?
- jmatchett383

He ran into a Finn at the blue line. No big deal. Went down like he was shot. Stayed down, realized he wasn't getting a call, and jumped back into the play. Kind of embarrassing actually.

bob keeps them in the game twice now.

The Finns look like they're playing a world cup soccer match with a one goal lead. They look content to let Russia possess the puck but keep them outside and away from the net
- Briere

They're not even possessing the puck in the offensive zone though. They are incapable of a dump and chase. Finland just keeps standing them up at the line.

Their will has been killed.

Can't. Get bob out of net

They're not even possessing the puck in the offensive zone though. They are incapable of a dump and chase. Finland just keeps standing them up at the line.

Their will has been killed.
- PhillySportsGuy

I picked Finland as a big underdog for this series and said that thier success or lack there of hinged on their defense and goaltending.

/stealth brag

All over 3-1

I picked Finland as a big underdog for this series and said that thier success or lack there of hinged on their defense and goaltending.

/stealth brag
- jmatchett383

You nailed it.

Great win but HUGE disappointment for Russia. In their own country no less.

Are those whistles boos?

I picked Finland as a big underdog for this series and said that thier success or lack there of hinged on their defense and goaltending.

/stealth brag
- jmatchett383

Me too. A lot of people did. Not taking anything a way from you (us) though

I picked Finland as a big underdog for this series and said that thier success or lack there of hinged on their defense and goaltending.

/stealth brag
- jmatchett383

They played a very strong game. Rask was good, defense was good and their few skilled players (Selanne and Granland) made plays.

Selanne and Timonen are hugging and smiling together. Its their last rodeo, but they have a shot at a medal now.

You nailed it.

Great win but HUGE disappointment for Russia. In their own country no less.

Are those whistles boos?
- Briere

Yes. Whistles are international boos.

All over 3-1
- PhillySportsGuy

Yes, yes...it's all coming together.

GO OSKARS BARTULIS AND ASSOCIATES!

Yes. Whistles are international boos.
- PhillySportsGuy

Getting booed at the Olympics is about as bad as it gets.

Yes, yes...it's all coming together.

GO OSKARS BARTULIS AND ASSOCIATES!
- jmatchett383

Are you predicting a loss for Canada as well? Because I would be more impressed by that prediction.

Russia isn't even a factor in these tournaments anymore. Honestly, I think it's kind of sad

Getting booed at the Olympics is about as bad as it gets.
- Briere

Im pretty sure many of the Russians are glad to be heading back to the States.

They played a very strong game. Rask was good, defense was good and their few skilled players (Selanne and Granland) made plays.

Selanne and Timonen are hugging and smiling together. Its their last rodeo, but they have a shot at a medal now.
- PhillySportsGuy

Know what? With their injuries and relatively unconvincing wins (excepting Slovenia), I don't know if Sweden can beat them. As much as I don't want Canada to win, how great would it be to have the 2 semifinals be US-Canada and Finland-Sweden?

Russia isn't even a factor in these tournaments anymore. Honestly, I think it's kind of sad
- eayost

Since the end of the Soviet Union, Russia has 1 bronze and 1 silver. No golds and no medals in the last 3 Olympics.

Are you predicting a loss for Canada as well? Because I would be more impressed by that prediction.
- PhillySportsGuy

I wouldn't say predicting, in fact (per my post) an all-NA and an all-Scandinavian (sorta) semifinal round would be cool. But another part of me really wants a 2002-esque upset (Belarus over Sweden) for Canada.

i wonder if anyone takes another shot at Radulov after his performance in these games. he was one of their best players

Know what? With their injuries and relatively unconvincing wins (excepting Slovenia), I don't know if Sweden can beat them. As much as I don't want Canada to win, how great would it be to have the 2 semifinals be US-Canada and Finland-Sweden?
- jmatchett383

I know. Good rivalries. I would like Finland a lot more if they had Filpulla, Barkov and the Koivus. As it stands, they have very little offense. If Selanne and Granlund are shut down, there aren't many others who can pot a goal.

i wonder if anyone takes another shot at Radulov after his performance in these games. he was one of their best players
- Briere

He was his usual self though. Took bad penalties, made selfish plays and displayed a ton of talent and skill.

He was one of the few Russians who consistently got chances. He also battled pretty hard for pucks throughout the tournament.

NBC Sports analysts glowing over the Russian loss and happily criticizing them.

I know. Good rivalries. I would like Finland a lot more if they had Filpulla, Barkov and the Koivus. As it stands, they have very little offense. If Selanne and Granlund are shut down, there aren't many others who can pot a goal.
- PhillySportsGuy

Have you never heard of Juhamatti Aaltonen before?
Or, more likely, Olli Maata?

Russia should have started Bob. Could have been a totally different game.