Sweden looks like a powerhouse against Latvia, the team USA tied.

 

Tomorrow's game (Sunday) should be good. I hope DiPietro plays, and I hope he stands on his head.

We need to worry about a good Slovakia team first

 

Entertaining first period. Glad Dipietro's in net

That was a hell of a game, but very disappointing. We still have the toughest 2 opponents to go, assuming Russia plays up to the level they are capable of playing.

 

Ugh, just disappointed right now.

I really love watching the Fins play. Sorry to bring out a cliche here, but they really play some solid hockey.

 

Just wish Tuomo was playing...

USA/Sweden just started on NBC.

1-0 Sweden.

They look good.

Good penalty kill, nice opportunistic goal by Modano.

1-1.

Good game thus far. Coles has played great.

Win this period guys.

 

Lundqvist is so damn good, it's frustrating.

Wow, that goalie. Did I hear it right, that the Americans still have a solid shot at moving to the quarterfinals if this score does not change? I understand a win or a tie guarantees it.

Wow, that goalie.  Did I hear it right, that the Americans still have a solid shot at moving to the quarterfinals if this score does not change?  I understand a win or a tie guarantees it.

L 1-2.

 

That defense/goalie is spectacular.

I actually watched and enjoyed that game.

Yup Lundqvist is a stud.

 

Now we have to hope Finland beats Canada. Because i don't want to open against Canada in the quarterfinals.

 

And yeah we'll make the quarterfinals even if we lost and Latvia wins on Tuesday due to goal differential. Hooray for that...

 

Ugh, this is frustrating and disappointing.

It was a good game all around for the most part. Even though Sweden out played the US and the saddest part was Sweden didn't even have to use Peter "The Great" to help them win....

Canada officially in deep s***, down 2-0 to the Fins with only about 5:30 left in the 3rd period.

It's a final.....Finland 2, Canada 0.

Gotta hand it to Sweden and their goalie on this win over the USA. They played some awesome defense today.

Glad Canada lost so we don't have to face up to open up quarters.

lunnnnnnnndqvist, that's more like it.

What's the point of this 1st round of games? The U.S. and Canada both have 2 losses, and might end with 3 in 5 games, and are still moving on? Lameness.

What's the point of this 1st round of games?  The U.S. and Canada both have 2 losses, and might end with 3 in 5 games, and are still moving on? Lameness.

 

They eliminate 4 of the 12 teams and it seeds the medal round.

And, in my opinion, to get used to the time change and playing as a 'team'...or at least learning to play with the players on your team. Most of these guys had one practice before the games started.

Which star players are not playing for the US team this time??

So we get Russia on Tuesday? Let's hope Kovalchuk doesn't go nuts and have another 4 goal game.

If we have to play the Fins if the first round we pretty much have zero chance. They are much more skiled offensively than the American team.

 

The Canadians have a ton of talent but my issue with that club is they seem to lack any real speed. Lots of big defenders and centers but no real speed to threaten a team on breakaways. I think that may be their demise. Finland made the Canadians look slow on the Ice yesterday.