I feel pretty confident that under the regular NHL OT rules, Canada would have won that game. So I'm cool with how they did it.
OT: USA Men's Hockey Wins the Gold
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I don't recall seeing the Canadian players and coaches complaining about the OT format when they defeated Czechia. So....
I have never seen sore losers like the Canadian team...Sure- maybe the OT rules suck but they are what they are- both teams had to play full regulation and only have 3 on the ice for OT.
And I saw one of their top players saying how they were the better team and pretty much the USA was just lucky Canada kept missing shots or that the USA goal keeper had to make great saves.
BTW- is the women's team also invited to the WH?
And I saw one of their top players saying how they were the better team and pretty much the USA was just lucky Canada kept missing shots or that the USA goal keeper had to make great saves.
BTW- is the women's team also invited to the WH?
Right! It should be decided by a bare knuckled brawl at the center of the ice.
maybe not but it is what it is and both teams on the ice are player under the same rules- time for Canada to be graceful about it and show a little humility.
keeping it isolated to their crying about the gameThat's funny. Americans asking Canadians for some humility.
They lost and started whining..That's funny. Americans asking Canadians for some humility.
I’m not blind - they had the better of the play and outshot us, but the bottom line is that they didn’t make the big plays they needed to make to win gold and the US did. Mackinnon is a great player but he blew an absolute gimme that would’ve won it for them in regulation. Look at how the final play unfolded and what the US did - that tells you everything you need to know.
Canadians only have themselves to blame. They missed a couple of easy shots and not many here have mentioned that they had a 5 on 3 power play and did nothing with it.
It is funny how Americas Hat never mentions the 5 on 3. Selective memory, I guess.
Especially with this being the last event of the Olympics. It wasn't holding anything up if it went 3 OT's.
That said, 3v3 doesn't bother me that much.
Can’t think of anything more lame than to complain about the rules that everyone knew going into the tournament. Especially when that team won an overtime game earlier in the quarterfinals.
Actually — what might be lamer is failing to capitalize on a 5 on 3 and shooting wide on an open net.
Sorry Canada — Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head, which last I checked is part of the game. And then you lost in OT, as per the rules of the tournament. It’s not all that complicated.
Actually — what might be lamer is failing to capitalize on a 5 on 3 and shooting wide on an open net.
Sorry Canada — Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head, which last I checked is part of the game. And then you lost in OT, as per the rules of the tournament. It’s not all that complicated.
They were invited but said they had a conflict
It’s not like they made the rules up that day
and if they were the ones that won the OT - they would not have said a thing. time to complain and protest the 3x3 is before the games start
I'm not commenting on either team. I'm stating that a game of this magnitude -- for Olympic gold--should not be decided by a 3 on 3 OT. As in Stanley Cup final, should be decided in extra regular periods until there is a winner. That's how the rules should be set up period.
That’s one opinion. The ruling body created the rules and likely voted on them for a specific reason. My guess is because it’s a lot of high intensity games in a short period of time
Seriously? Why does it bother you??
First most sports formats are changed after regulation is over. Your crying like this is the only sport doing this. There are great reasons not to go on and on. I'm sure the NHL didn't want their players playing 6-7-8 extra periods. The NFL and Super Bowl don't play full quarters. Soccer has use penalty kick...etc
Every team knows the rules why ahead of time. But seems most of the crybaby crowd was unaware of it.
It amazes me that any American complaining about a gold medal is bizarre.
Perfectly acceptable opinion. But there’s a lot to go into it. First, I’m sure the NHL has concerns about the potential for 2 or 3 or more full OT periods (hell there are already two injuries to NHL stars like Crosby & Rantanen). Second, logistics — it was the last event of the games, but I’m sure the organizers wanted to know an end time to be able to reliably move on to the closing ceremonies (and not lose ratings). Third, it’s a compact schedule as it is playing pretty much every other day.
As a hockey purist, I happen to agree with you. I would’ve loved to see them play 5 on 5 until it was decided. But I understand why the rules are what they are.
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I'd kind of like to know that myself. The rules are the rules, every single team knows them in advance. And we should be celebrating bringing home the gold for both men and women's hockey.
I've stated my reason & I stand by it. All the excuses as to why regular periods weren't played until there was a winner are just that--excuses, & weak tea at that.
Yet I'm sure we wouldn't hear a peep out of you about this if the Canadians won.
I cant find it but has the 3x3 OT been around in the Olympics for a while or was this the first time?
I’m pretty sure they’ve tinkered from Olympics to Olympics. I know back in Vancouver Canada beat USA in 4 on 4 OT. I also remember shootout being a part of it (Sochi against the Russians with all of TJ Oshie’s shootout goals). Not sure if this was the first 3 v 3 OT…if not, it’s relatively new.
IIRC World Cup soccer plays two short overtime periods before they go to penalty kicks. Close to what I suggested earlier for Olympic Hockey, 1 full period at full strength and moving to 3X3 if still tied. I still think that's the best solution. But both teams this year knew the rules before they played.
They might not even have been there under those rules. They couldn’t score 5-3. Now way they were scoring 5-5 when it mattered most.I feel pretty confident that under the regular NHL OT rules, Canada would have won that game. So I'm cool with how they did it.
It’s their national winter sport. Lacrosse is their national summer sport. We beat them in that too.
In my house, my wife., son and I are celebrating. We are going to the Devils 1st home game tomorrow to welcome home the golden boy, Jersey Jack. USA, USA, USA. God Bless The USA!
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That is what I am questioning too...One of their stars bitching because the only lost because they missed shots and the USA goal keeper happened to make great saves- otherwise, they would have won -WTF???
And then, 5x3 and they didnt do it then. Also- everyone knew OT is 3x3 - they didn't practice it? And they didn't have their best 3? I am pretty sure- the USA team also only had 3 guys out there.
I have never seen a team cry the way the Canadians are
They practiced it. They won a game in that fashion two rounds earlier. Not one of them said anything then.
They have a great team. But they weren’t the best that day. It’s sports and it happens. Doughty whom I know personally is good dude and handled it the right way.
They are pissed because for the SECOND time in under ONE week, they were and ALWAYS will be the bride's maid to the USA!
One side is whining, the other is gloating. Neither is a good look.
I'd rather be a winner than a crybaby. Are you on the crybaby side of this? Or should I say
"Êtes-vous plutôt du côté des pleurnichards dans cette histoire ?"
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