Assuming the US wins, they would already be in the final. If Canada wins in OT against Finland, the US could then take it easy, lose to Sweden in regulation, and then play Sweden in the final. Canada just can’t beat Finland in regulation.
Or they aren’t familiar with his play and just go by veteran reputations. Karlsson is not the player he once was and is a defensive liability, but played in OT and allowed Marner a clear shor.
I have a hard time rooting for a team with Eichel, Matthews, and the Tkachuks. Likewise I can’t root for a team with Marchand, Reinhart, and McDavid. So I’m hoping for a miracle that somehow Dahlin and Sweden find a way to win.
Sweden vs. Finland is 1pm. US vs Canada is 8pm.
I said he was there best player FOR MUCH OF THE GAME, not all. And he is a more effective 3 on 3 player than most of the Swedish D.
Dahlin was Sweden’s best player for much of the game, then inexplicably sat for the whole overtime. Joker played ok with a goal and hopefully boosts his trade value with eyes on him. UPL was the backup, but probably won’t get to play.