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[QUOTE="Cowtown, post: 3669627, member: 2350"]
The big problem for the US was how the Finn's controlled the US end for such long periods. When the US finally got control of the puck they couldn't sustain any pressure into the Finn's end because they were always changing. Their forecheck was really good. They put a man on to puck right away and then cut off the passing lanes. Also it looked like the Finns were bigger and a little bit older, and got away with some interference. The two delay of game penalties in the third changed the game. It took the momentum away from the US. (not complaining about the calls). Just poor discipline by the US.

But what did carry the day for the US was how, despite being outplayed, they were relentless the entire game and never quit, much like how the US women beat the Canadians in 2018. The Finns were a little tired from having to fight their way back to 3-3, and were a little careless for just a moment in their own end and bang. After they beat us twice in the last 2 tournaments, I wasn't compelled to feel bad for them. :)

And yes, they're in deep tonight. The Canadians have always put so much pressure on themselves, because it means so much to the rest of the country. They get all amped up and over-hustle trying to do too much and sometimes take bad penalties. But if they stay out of the box, they're going to be tough to beat.
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