The Russians are here

I’m almost too fidgety to even write this blog. The game tonight is scrambling my brain. The Sid/Ovie storyline is interesting but miniscule in the grand scheme of this tournament. Tonight is Russia vs Canada, on our home turf. Seriously, what else could we ask for? Canadian victory obviously. Pretty much everyone who has a brain will be watching this epic tonight, and I really do not expect it to disappoint. In fact, I think if the Russians let Canada grab momentum early, this game should go exactly as planned for the Canadian squad. Simply put, I’m picking Canada because I’m Canadian probably.. but I actually have more reasons than that alone.


1) Mike Babcock should be able to out-coach Bykov, despite Russia having home-ice

2) Russia in their defensive zone is completely laughable

3) Russia aren’t as good as everyone thinks they are

4) If Nabokov starts, Canada could rattle him early

5) It’s still early in the tourney and Canada has had more games, they SHOULD be ready to go

6) Canada has completely dominated and out-shot every opponent so far. The States and Switzerland were trouble, but only on magnificent goalie performances. I don’t know if Nabokov has the ability to do that tonight. Plus, maybe it’s now time that Canada gets a steal from Luongo.

I can’t wait for this. Everyone have a great night and enjoy the game. The other games will be fantastic too. Go Canada Go!



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