Canada vs Russia, Crosby vs Ovechkin, Whatever: Canada-Russia Game Thread
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 24, 2010 3:30 PM PST
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Print| Russia (2-1) |
Canada (3-1) | ||||
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| Time | 4:30 PST |
TV | CTV |
| Russia | Category | Canada |
| 13 | Goals For | 22 |
| 6 |
Goals Against | 9 |
| 2 |
Power Play Goals | 5 |
| Malkin 3-2-5 |
Leading Scorer | Heatley 4-2-6 |
| Nabokov 91.11% |
Goalie Save Percentage |
Luongo 94.74% |
On any other day than the Olympics I admire Alex Ovechkin, but not now. Dimitry Chesnokov tweeted last night: Ovechkin:
"Losing to the US is a hit on Crosby and Canada. Asking him questions about Russia now will only p*ss him off a little. Do it."
More after the jump...
Somebody post that on the wall in Team Canada's dressing room! Those kinds of quotes (if it is legit) can rally and motivate a team further. Canada is going to need all the motivation it can get. This is a huge game against a superpower in the world of hockey. Make Ovechkin eat his words. I want to see Malkin's parents crying in the stands. Send them home in a "wah"mbulance.
Like I said prior to the Germany game, it wasn't so bad that Canada lost to the States. It gave them another game to get their act together. I thought Luongo was solid against Germany. I thought the Crosby-Iginla-Staal line played well enough to keep in tact. Rick Nash scored his first ever Olympic goal. Our D scored twice, after scoring nothing prior to the game against the Germans. Now it's time to kick some ass. Chris Pronger worked his way out of the doghouse and was rewarded with more ice time as the game went along. Same with Scott Niedermayer.
This is fun times for me. My Russian wife has just expressed her hate for Team Canada (and Crosby, which I can't totally fault her for) so my house is divided mostly.
A battle of epic proportions. Win or go home.
Go Canada go!!
A clip to get you into the groove...
This will suffice. It will never die:
EVER
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Spoiler alert:
Those girls are straight.
Anyone see the clip on CTV? Ovie cut out the lucky loonie out of the ice during the 2008 World Championship, cut it, and wore it as a necklace?
Quel prick. I hope Pronger smashes him…with a legitimate, penalty-free hit, of course.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
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You getting soft on us?
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Nope, I’m just still paranoid of their PP line. Just being careful, while still kicking ass.
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Have a good birthday last night?
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Mosdef! I had to go home earlier than I wanted ’cause I had work at 10. But it was lots of fun. Lots of sushi and Asahi/Sake bombs consumed. I was a happy girl.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
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LOL…Ovie is a WAYYYY better hockey ‘villain’ than Sean “douchebag-not-villain” Avery. You gotta love him for being so lovably nasty, yet hate him at the same time. THAT’S a good villain.
Sean was a fricking Vogue intern. Very villain-y, indeed.
I hope Iginla fights him.
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Remember in those old westerns, when the cavalry was on one side and the Indians were on the other? All of a sudden they would ride pellmell at each other, neither giving the other any quarter. That’s what I want this game to be. Hammer and tong. Saves, hits, spectacular goals. No retreat, no surrender. Leave it all on the ice. Blood, sweat and tears, baby!!
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You must type faster than me. But then, who doesn’t?
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haha, i type faster than both of you! and i had more to say!
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Danish goddess Madeleine Dupont says 'good luck Canada'
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i wonder if jannik hansen knows her…… or if he even stands a chance with her…..
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If Hansen gets her, he truly is a viking.
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 24, 2010 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
Tore Vikingstad is truly a viking.
by marcness52 on Feb 24, 2010 4:02 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone hear the news out of Canucks practice today? Bieksa could be back during the 6 game road trip and Mitchell ees fukt.
things I would like to see tonight:
-Ovechkin get caught with his head down
- The Karma train catch up with Malkin
-The entire world see just how soft the Russians defense is
Crash the net, lots of shots and pound the hell out of them
To a man, this team needs to stand up
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Remember that 8 years ago today we won gold. With that behind us we take one step closer
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by canucklehead666 on Feb 24, 2010 4:28 PM PST reply actions
WOW, stupid call.
Soorry, just picked up my pizza. 16-incher for 11 bucks!
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You head a little further downtown you could get a 10 incher for about 20 bucks…..get it?
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by Section 312 on Feb 24, 2010 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
You underestimate me.
And ew.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
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I am sure I do…and did you expect less from me?
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by Section 312 on Feb 24, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
I love him!
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No homo, indeed.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
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WHOOOOOOOOOO BOYLE!
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SHARKS LINE SCORES
ON NABOKOV.
tehe
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i would love to be there right now…. or at livecity downtown….
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ya… not at the expense of missing any part of this game from my tv though :D
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions
i’m in victoria. i can’t even get there easily enough.
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Is there anything similar on the island? A place were all the fans gather?
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
EFF YA!
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MORROW!
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Nah.. don’t think so. Nabokov had his moments.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
hey Sean, got a hot enough chick to rate this period?
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21 shots in the 1st period. wow. I’m not sure one exists w/o debate.
by The Canuck Fan on Feb 24, 2010 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
who knew it would have come against Russia.
On pace for 12-3. Over Russia. In the Olympics. In MENS hockey.
You think the Russians aren’t looking forward to 2014 now?
by The Canuck Fan on Feb 24, 2010 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
Well, i wouldn’t count on 12-3, but I’d be pretty satisfied with status-quo. Just lots more hitting, and not letting the foot off the pedal.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
agreed. no way Canada scores 10. you bet your ass they’re going to try though.
by The Canuck Fan on Feb 24, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
Well, you should be happiest about that one…. I bet you no one called THAT one for the score pool.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
aren’t you still leading? At least no one else can gain ground either.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:20 PM PST up reply actions
I think they are looking forward to the 2nd period to make a comeback……
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 24, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
pretty much. That loss to the USA was a good thing
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 24, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
I’d rather thank the German team. I’m not thanking the Yanks.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah the Yanks can piss right off. Arrogant bastards. (BTW thanks for Lost and Jeopardy last night America)
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"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"He's got a man deep..wait, no that IS Mandeep!!" - Don Taylor
by Section 312 on Feb 24, 2010 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
LOST! And Jeopardy!
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
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Remember this...
If you beat the US, there is no ’warm up game" against Germany.
by The Canuck Fan on Feb 24, 2010 5:21 PM PST up reply actions
Or we could have struggled against the Germans too. Nope, thank you Germany, and thank you Ehrhoff for not getting hurt.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
That name always makes me think there is more coming…Lindsey Vonn Trapp or something.
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"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"He's got a man deep..wait, no that IS Mandeep!!" - Don Taylor
by Section 312 on Feb 24, 2010 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
Guess it's true.
The SI jinx extend all the way to skiers.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:21 PM PST up reply actions
Murdoch out, Women’s Bobsled going well, Hockey, Speed Skating…this is shaping up to be one hell of a night for Canada.
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"Giggs gets past Viera, past Dixon, who comes back at him, it's a wonderful run from GIGGS!!!" - Martin Tyler
"He's got a man deep..wait, no that IS Mandeep!!" - Don Taylor
by Section 312 on Feb 24, 2010 5:23 PM PST reply actions
We’ve needed one of those. Seeing how the men’s speed skating team struggled. And the alpine team. Well, maybe struggle is too strong a word, but certainly not meeting expectations.
Alright. I’ll eat my words and buy you a beer. How’s that?
I’m more than happy to concede that point.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
the scorring seems to be 3 canadian goals scored for every russian goal so far…. me likey!
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How did the Russians get behind our D on their second goal?
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Perry again, goddamn.
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Let’s be clear: it was my Madeline Dupont post that has helped Canada so far. You’re welcome.
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Speaking of which, we haven’t gotten a rating for the first period.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
Katia Corriveau gives that period a 10
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I’m not entirely sure why you’re complaining.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
cause i was hoping for a competitive game.
by The Canuck Fan on Feb 24, 2010 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
The game hasn’t been un-competitive. Both teams are still playing hard. Team Canada has just been better.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
its been hard fought, and the scoring has evened out, but its still pretty one sided.
by The Canuck Fan on Feb 24, 2010 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
stupid internet connection was fucking up for a few minutes there…..
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That's why they have the least TOI on the team
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Luongo’s save percentage isn’t that good in thhis game. Not really his fault though
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
Was it the same unit? One has to question how Gonchar-Malkin-Kovalchuk-Datsyuk-Ovenchkin fails to score, unless they have the same problems with overpassing.
But, really? Kovalchuk/Malkin and Ovenchkin doesn’t seem the type to over-pass.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks for the update! haha.. I’ve been glued to the hockey action. Here’s to Hamelin doing our country proud!
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
somehow I doubt it. He doesn't seem to have the drive at the finish
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This has been short-track though. He’s struggled with endurance, but he seemed capable with the starts and middle portions.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
and all 3 of our ladies in the ladies’ 1000m short track heats are moving on to quarterfinals.
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Let’s see it continue! No stopping now!
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 6:05 PM PST up reply actions
Another Canadian first in his heat!
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!
AND another Olympic Record! Tremblay!
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short track?
for the men, no. it’s just heats.
the relay coming up afterwards, though, will be.
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game’s already over. I have no shame in saying that. Go home Ovechkin
by Sean Zandberg on Feb 24, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
Let’s see his tweets tonight, baha.
"I was thinking it would be cool to see a game on the road. I have been looking all over this atlas but I don't see Vancouver anywhere. What state is this sh*t in!?"
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Ovie didn't have the puck,
because it is in their net
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
GO SAINTS
P.S. photo header please and thank you? :)
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No searing wit tonight?
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If the Russian coach had switched goalie at the end of the 1st period
it would have been a closer game
In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.
and russia had imported a couple half-decent d-men.
by Passive Voice on Feb 24, 2010 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
It's been Neidermeyer and Weber that usually play with the Toews line
against Ovechkin. Unless I’m missing something.
our canadian women are about to race. it will be on tsn, or online here (canada feed) with a delayed feed.
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Pronger penalty for being too strong.
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good call there. I bet you can do better color than Pierre McGuire.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
I was just about to say… isn’t it usually Semin who is made someone’s bitch?
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
Bronze medal for our Canadian short track speed skating ladies in the relay :)
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seriously?
i changed the channel before they said that. koreans were in 1st, so CANADA GETS A SILVER!
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SLEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 24, 2010 6:44 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
sorry, i mean LUUUUUUU
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by Yankee Canuck on Feb 24, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
from twitter
DownGoesBrown
In Soviet Russia, Canada curb-stomps you.
oh yeah.
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It’s awesome seeing GM Place so alive. Can we shut the doors and keep these folks in when the NHL starts up again?
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WE WIN!!!
perfect timing too, down to the last 5 sleds for the bobsleigh finals. we just got silver in the short track relay, can we get 2 more medals today?
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Hrm, lots of people throwing the thought that Boyle should be suspended. Thoughts?
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hell no. That wasn’t dangerous. It WAS retaliatory, but it wasn’t threatening to Semin. He got his penalty, let’s move on.
by Vancouverguy on Feb 24, 2010 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
CANADA WILL MEDAL!!!!!!!!!! CANADA WILL MEDAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AT LEAST A SILVER!!!!!!!!!
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OMG! STILL IN FIRST!
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WE GET GOLD!!!!!! CANADA GETS GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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GOLD AND SILVER!!!!!!!!!! SILVER AND GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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She be playin' da rugby, too
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i gotta say, this is probably the best day ever in Canadian Olympic history!!!!!!!!
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Nuh uh. Gold medal over USA men’s hockey in Salt Lake. Nothing, but nothing, compares to date.
by Beantown Canuck on Feb 24, 2010 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
wow
what an incredible day
Canada fuckin rules :)
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by canucklehead666 on Feb 24, 2010 7:19 PM PST reply actions
we’re going to have fun with the posts tomorrow morning, eh? your coffee and my open thread?
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i look forward to reading it while at “work”
by Beantown Canuck on Feb 24, 2010 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
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