Cool time-lapse of New Era Field’s transition for the USA-Canada game pic.twitter.com/KBhqsLKrAs
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) December 29, 2017
The camera angle for this game is horrid.
— Adam Herman (@AdamZHerman) December 29, 2017
Cale Makar gets Canada a 1-0 lead on the power play. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/ox3ojNKR37
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Jonah Gadjovich gets two minutes to think about the decision to run Lindgren into the boards. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/hBdDlOU1uO
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
It’s 10 minutes in and the ice looks like a disaster. This hockey is awful and it’s going to get a lot worse.
— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) December 29, 2017
Great pass by PEP athlete Sam Steel on Canada's second goal! #WJC2018 #rethinkyourtraining pic.twitter.com/HQrSRfByAk
— Power Edge Pro (@PEPHockey) December 29, 2017
Great play by Will Lockwood as he stick-handles through three Canadians and beats the goalie, but hits the post. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/8lLO2lHUBZ
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
How 'bout that snow shower ❄️ #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/PUEuzrI9bm
— Vanessa Jang (@vanessajang) December 29, 2017
Canadian trash talk pic.twitter.com/9fQsgQ9REq
— Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) December 29, 2017
#GoHabsGo Victor Mete comes out of the penalty box, steals the puck, and goes on a breakaway. #GoStars Oettinger with a crucial save for Team USA. pic.twitter.com/3kSUYpxT3J
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Joey Anderson attempts a one-timer, puck just bounces around in the snow. Not a chance. #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/JE9wJPItOy
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Other than the fact that no one can complete a pass or successfully execute a move because the ice is such an abomination I think this is great hockey
— Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) December 29, 2017
Same, buddy. Same. pic.twitter.com/j1rm6DXckn
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
It’s snowing hard, but the crowd has filled in and appear both enthusiastic and cold. pic.twitter.com/c4uR2YCN40
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) December 29, 2017
Alex Formenton gives the USA a 5-on-3 by shoving his stick into the face of an opponent…pretty pretty pretty stupid pic.twitter.com/2n0qh9Ls3A
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) December 29, 2017
Kieffer Bellows gets USA on the board with a PPG pic.twitter.com/7S6kQfjdVS
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) December 29, 2017
Jake Bean scores for Team Canada, makes it 3-1. #Redvolution pic.twitter.com/2dFq3iTcWy
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
The fans are happy and that's all the outdoor game's about, right? ¯_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/4lPHkkPGEv
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Canada leads 3-1 through 40 minutes of play.
Carter Hart has turned aside 23/24 shots so far!
The lone USA goal that Hart gave up was on a 5-on-3 PP. #WJC2018 #Flyers
— Flyers Prospects (@futureofphilly) December 29, 2017
Katchouk…..Tkachuk…..Katchouk….Tkachuk…. pic.twitter.com/mISvWrUxqk
— Instant Pot Having Mike (@50_MissionCap) December 29, 2017
Looks like they're doing two 10-minute segments for the 3rd period. Teams will switch sides midway through, presumably due to the wind.
— John Matisz (@MatiszJohn) December 29, 2017
Brutal hit by Maxime Comtois against Ryan Lindgren. This was stupid. #WorldJuniors #USAvsCAN pic.twitter.com/RUAKohMUzm
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Scott Perunovich brings Team USA back within one. #WorldJuniors #USAvsCAN pic.twitter.com/iO79Qrn8dc
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Lockwood was helped off the ice after flying into the boards. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/TcNA2BApKA
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Brady Tkachuk ties the game at 3. Mittelstadt had an assist on every one of USA's goals. #Sabres #2018NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/1pTh06IaR6
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Yamamoto's such a goon #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/9f10LlljYU
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Wow.#USAvsCAN pic.twitter.com/c0tUOeQnAG
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Jesus. pic.twitter.com/ieZJeWRwES
— Flintor (@TheFlintor) December 29, 2017
So. Much. Skill. #Sabres pic.twitter.com/NCjqasa9Uz
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
¯_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/FWq9qkiErr
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Steel hits the iron. pic.twitter.com/IGTi57G4sg
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Sick shootout move by Brady Tkachuk #2018NHLDraft pic.twitter.com/OK5nSzV0jE
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
Team USA beats Canada 4-3 in the shootout – trailed 2-0 and 3-1. #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/hzkw6OO7y6
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
No surprise here. Elite performance by Casey Mittelstadt. #Sabres pic.twitter.com/YpVnGrSxvU
— Janik Beichler (@JanikBeichler) December 29, 2017
That ridiculous hit from Comtois really turned the tide of that game, eh?
Kole Lind, Nick Suzuki and Cody Glass all say hi.
— Will Scouch (@Scouching) December 29, 2017
- Kyle Clague played a game-high 26:49 today. I don’t dislike Clague, not at all, but he’s clearly not playing well at the moment, and I’m puzzled as to why Mete or Bean can get more minutes on the left side. This is something to keep an eye on for sure as there’s been minimal tinkering with the lineup, we’ll see if that changes following a loss.
- Jordan Kyrou continued his strong tournament despite being held off the scoresheet. He had a team-leading, five controlled entries to go with five primary shot attempt assists, both of which were extra rare occurrences.
- I thought there was progress being made when I saw Makar pencilled as the 6th defenceman as opposed to his usual seven spots. I was fooled, Makar sightings were few and far between today, and I’m beginning to lose hope that we’ll see much more of him. In my books, he’s the best right side defenceman on the team ahead of Foote, Timmins, and Fabbro. When he’s out there, he’s performing well and even scored today. If I could ask the Canadian coaching staff one thing it would be this, how does Cale Makar not start in overtime? Please tell me!