Does the US beat Finland today? (obligatory prediction thread)

Submitted by wigeon on
I'm knocking off work early. The US has a mountain to climb- Finland's no gimme and Canada awaits. I'm anticipating child-like enthusiasm in a couple hours, or maybe something akin to Flounder's "this is great!!". US 3-1 today.
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MichiganExile

February 26th, 2010 at 1:23 PM ^

I'm not gonna lie, I'm scared of this game. I actually think the Finns are gonna win, but I hope to god that they don't. I wanna see Canada and the US win and a rematch for the gold.

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Baldbill

February 26th, 2010 at 1:29 PM ^

If both Canada and US win today, they will play for gold & silver. Then Finland and Slovakia will play for bronze. It is possible that the mens hockey could have the exact same standings that the womens hockey finised with. Canada-gold, US-silver, & Finland-bronze. I hope that US wins and we can take the gold. 2-1 US today.

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Six Zero

February 26th, 2010 at 1:29 PM ^

Finns have looked good, and their defense has been all but stellar. Only four goals allowed in four games. Who do they go with in goal? Backstrom had a shutout in his only game, and Kiprusoff's let up only 3 in 4 games. Then again, some kid named Miller has a shutout too, and the best goals against in the tourney. I'm with the rest of you... low-scoring contest with both goalies on their heads. Maybe Kane finally has his breakout game and that's the difference-- he's been among our best players despite not showing up in the box score.

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JeffB

February 26th, 2010 at 1:44 PM ^

I'm pissed I'm not going to be able to watch much of it - I'm traveling home now. Anyway, I think it'll be 3-1 USA, with an empty net goal.

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MaizeandBlue14

February 26th, 2010 at 2:03 PM ^

I was at the Sweden vs Finland game last Sunday. The Fins look very beatable because they get their shots on net but seem to have trouble "finnishing". Also, their defense looked like it had holes in it but then again they were facing half of the Red Wings in that game.

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J. Lichty

February 26th, 2010 at 2:04 PM ^

they are a skilled and disciplined team. Selanne looks like he is 25 again. The Finn goalies are both walls. If US wins it will be by a goal. Prediction - US 2-1

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Mr. Robot

February 26th, 2010 at 2:23 PM ^

The Fins have played good defense, but they haven't shown enough offense to compliment it. I think our defense and brick wall holds and we're able to capitalize on a couple of great chances (AKA, Rafalski has the puck) to take a 2 goal lead and then ice it with the empty netter at the end.

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wigeon

February 26th, 2010 at 3:36 PM ^

I left the office late. Had to stop for a 12 of fine Canadian lager. 1-0. Started texting with a buddy, he said you have to drink 1 for every goal they're up when you get home. Just pulled into the driveway, and I'm a 6 pack behind. Gonna be ugly at my house in the next 20 minutes. Unreal.

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