'McJesus. Amen': Team Canada 5, Team Finland 3 in elimination game
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Team Canada faced an elimination game today in Boston, needing to beat Finland to ensure that it gets into the Four Nations Faceoff final against Team USA.
With so much on the line, of course the action was heated on-line. Here are some of the highlights, starting with Team Canada’s line-up.
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'McJesus. Amen': Team Canada 5, Team Finland 3 in elimination game Back to video
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Hockey Night in Canada announcer Jennifer Botterill
Huge development for Canada, Cale Makar is in the line-up
Michael Russo @RussoHockey
Binnington starts for Canada: “The kid’s played great for us; he’s given us a chance to win,” says Cooper
Oilers fan JB @JackieBee_16
Sorry Jon Cooper but Binnington ain’t it. Why is he getting a third start?
Hall of Fame d-man Chris Pronger @chrispronger
Well this is what it is all about. Win a hockey game and advance to the Championship game and get your rematch against Team USA! #4Nations
I am expecting a great game. The Finns will be a tough get but I see the big dogs being too much for them over 60 mins! 🇨🇦4-1
Oilers fan TylerDT @qauckenbush17
Taking Thomas Harley out is inexcusable by Jon Cooper. He’s made some boneheaded moves thus far, that could be one of the worst.
The Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin @MLarkinHockey
Instead of a big boo, it’s a flubbing of the O Canada lyrics I see. A different counter-attack strategy than i expected 😂
Connor McDavid scores, Canada 1, Finland 0
Analytics expert Meghan Chayk@MeghanChayka
McJesus
Amen
NHL.com writer Dan Rosen @drosennhl
Roope Hintz turnover right to Connor McDavid, who keeps the puck in at the blue line, does McDavid things to hold the puckand scores from the left circle with a far side shot to give Canada a 1-0 lead 4:13 in.
Oilers fan K-JAM @KevinJamieson86
That kind of release from McDavid’s wrist shot is what McDavid needs to make his trademark. The release is the best from the arsenal of his shots. He needs to use it way more often.
Vancouver sports commentator Jason Brough @SadClubCommish
What a shot by 97. Just perfection.
Nathan MacKinnon scores, Canada 2, Finland, 0
Boston sports commentator Nicholas W. Goss @NickGossNBCSB
2-0 Canada. Nathan MacKinnon. The Canadians aren’t messing around today.
NHL network writer Jon Morosi @jonmorosi
McDavid’s speed and skill stands out, even among the world’s best. Great start for Canada, now leading 2-0. They want The Rematch.
The Athletic’s Michael Russo @RussoHockey
2 goals in 46 seconds. Reinhart little pass by Esa Lindell for MacKinnon to catch up to. Timeout Finland
Brayden Point scores, Canada 3, Finland 0
Oilers fan Robbie Joseph @Robbiej34
Putting Point and Stone on McDavid line awakened canada offense!!!!
Oilers fan RG3 @rascalgas
We are so fortunate to be able to watch McDavid on a regular basis. Some fans just take it for granted, and instead constantly bellyache about the Oilers sixth defenseman or something. Just enjoy it.
ESPN analyst Rachel Doerrie @racheldoerrie
McDavid is in full magic mode, today 🪄
Oilers fan Sumit Tripathi @Sumit_Tripathi_
This game is over.
Denny Sawchuk 🇨🇦 @Denny_Sawchuk
McDavid has put his stamp on this period.
Cult of Hockey contributor Ira Cooper @coopsie39
Now, lock down the “medium danger” chances that demoralize/let the wind out when they go in…Mitch Marner has been completely ineffective (except, of course, the big OT goal) – that poor puck play in this defensive slot could have changed the game.
Detroit hockey writer George Malik @georgemalik
Whoo, Barkov to Lehkonen, close. Great backcheck by Hagel.
David Staples, The Cult of Hockey
Brayden Point, Brandon Hagel and Mark Stone coming up huge for Team Canada, along with McDavid and MacKinnon. Other Team Canada players playing themselves off the OIympic team this tournament. You know who they are…Team Canada finally decided to feature Connor McDavid, at least giving him the linemates he need, smart, rugged and skilled Mark Stone, and smart, fast and skilled Brayden Point.
Key word: smart.
This is how you win.
Oilers Nation writer Zach Laing @zjlaing
it’s really great the entire nation can cheer for connor mcdavid.
Oilers fan Raja Dhami @gretzkytokurri
McDavid-Point might be my new favourite 🇨🇦 line. That’s high-level IQ clicking in all zones. It’s beautiful to watch so far. They read each other so well. Mackinnon-Crosby is a close 2nd for me.
Nathan MacKinnon scores, Canada 4, Finland 0
Detroit hockey writer George Malik @georgemalik
Sometimes the worst thing about hockey is that there is no “mercy rule.” You’ve got to play the whole thing, even if your fate has been sealed.
But that’s the way we do things.
Vancouver Sun hockey writer Ben Kuzma @benkuzma
That’s it for Lankinen. Too much McDavid, too much MacKinnon, too much speed. Four goals on 13 shots. Saros takes over for Finns.
The Fourth Period hockey writer Shawn Hutcheon @ShawnHutcheon
Watching Canada manage the puck in the offensive zone is like watching the Harlem Globetrotters on skates.
Daily Faceoff writer Matt Larkin @MLarkinHockey
Best period of the tournament so far for Jordan Binnington, and it comes in the building where he won a Stanley Cup Final Game 7on the road.
Oilers fan Dyl @dhockey13
This is one of the best games i’ve ever seen from McDavid. He’s everywhere man just flying out there. Scoring goals, setting up plays, playing a strong defensive game. He wasn’t lying when he said this is far from over after the loss to the States and he took it personally.
Hockey Night in Canada’s Kelly Hrudey
Canada is lucky to have Cale Makar back in the line-up for a whole bunch of different reasons, but his partner Devon Toews is really, really special. If you watch their connection, it’s unbelievable how well they work together… You look at the way he covers for Makar so often. He’s so smooth, silky smooth… He does so many things that allow Makar to excel.
Cult of Hockey contributor Ira Cooper @coopsie39
Based on today, the Oilers should work to acquire Makar!
World Hockey Report @worldhockeyrpt
Pretty clear McDavid and Mackinnon are in a league of their own. Hands down the 2 best players in the NHL.
Oilers fan captain Jack 🏴☠️ @OilersJack
Watch out everyone Sidney Crosby is about to win another 26 win a row. 🙌
Esa Lindell scores, Canada 4, Finland 1
Daily Faceoff hockey writer Steven Ellis @SEllisHockey
Finland is hoping Jordan Binnington falls apart like he did when Canada blew a 6-1 lead to Austria at the IIHF World Championship last April. Canada won that – but that was a wild ending.
Detroit hockey writer George Malik @georgemalik
Shutout snapped. Binnington plays it to his D-man Toews, over for Makar, Saros rims the dump-in, chipped in from center, Canada casual, and Lindell makes it 4-1 with 6:41 left in the 3rd.
Winnipeg hockey writer Murat Ates @WPGMurat
Still a bit nervous when Canada starts playing with its hands and not its feet… But they’re a crazy tough out when everyone is driving.
Oilers fan Tyson Munro @Tys35
Canada starts the gold medal game down 1-0 with Binnington in net
Oilers fan JB 🇨🇦 @JackieBee_16
Marner is doing a really sweet job of playing himself right off the Olympic squad. One goal in OT against Sweden – but outside of that – a total non factor
Mikael Granlund scores, Canada 4, Finland 2
The Hockey News @TheHockeyNews
4-2 with 1:40 left
Ain’t over until it’s over
Mikael Granlund scores, Canada 4, Finland 3
NHL.com writer Dan Rosen @drosennhl
Granlund again. It’s 4-3 with 1:17 left. Hold onto your hats.
The Athletic’s Michael Russo @RussoHockey
Holy crap, 4-3. 1:17 left
The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod
Oh boy… Canada on its heels now
Detroit writer George Malik @georgemalik
Hockey is a hell of a drug… Barkov to Granlund, 4-3 with 1:17 left in regulation time. Oh boy.
Sidney Crosby scores, Canada 5, Finland 3
US hockey writer Kristen Shilton @kristen_shilton
naturally sidney crosby had to stop the maddness
Hockey commentator John Shannon @JShannonhl
The Captain says enough.
New Jersey hockey writer Amanda Stein @amandacstein
A rematch.
Perfection.
Hockey Night in Canada’s Kevin Bieksa
Makar, not only did he play, but he played really well. And he played a lot, which is super reassuring for Canada.
Connor McDavid
It was ugly. An ugly way to end the game for sure… We kind of let them back in the game late, but we got the win and that’s all that matters.
Oilers fan Adhi @OilerAlert
McDavid should’ve been Player of the Game don’t @ me
Sportsnet host Gene Principe @GenePrincipe
I never Sauna this coming.
Oilers fan JamieJeanHall @JamieJeanHall
Here’s something you don’t see every day: McDavid and Doughty hugging.
Chris Pronger @chrispronger
Well we have our rematch set. That one was a little too close for comfort at the end for Team Canada but an old wily coach used to tell us “A win is a win! I don’t care what it looks like” Can’t wait for Thursday!! 🇨🇦vs.🇺🇸
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