2016 IIHF Worlds Summary: Semifinals
The summary of the semifinal round of the 2016 IIHF World Championship in Russia.The 2016 IIHF World Championship in Russia continued with the semifinal round, with both games being played in Moscow. The remaining Avalanche players played for a berth in the tournament’s finals and only Calvin Pickard didn’t get to play, as he once again backed up Canada’s starter Cam Talbot.
Finland – Russia 3:1 (0:1, 3:0, 0:0)
26. Aho, 36. J. Jokinen, 39. Aho – 3. Shirokov
The first semifinal game saw the hosts battling the unbeaten Finns for a chance to play for gold. Finland overcame a 1-0 opening period, scoring three unanswered goals in the second period to seal the game. Mikko Rantanen only played about 5 minutes, but finished the game with 2 shots on goal and a plus-minus rating of -1, as he was on the ice for Russia’s lone goal.
Canada – USA 4:3 (2:0, 1:3, 1:0)
9. Gallagher, 19. Marchand, 36. Brassard, 42. Ellis – 22. Matthews, 24. Warsofsky, 29. Motte
The second semifinal game saw archrivals Canada and the US playing a highly entertaining game, with both teams having Avalanche players in their lineup. Matt Duchene played a solid game and although he didn’t get on the scoresheet, he finished the game +2. During 18 minutes on the ice, Duchene failed to record a shot on goal. JT Compher had a TOI of about 14 minutes, but he recorded an assist, to bring his point total to 3. He also had one shot on goal and finished the game +1.
Avalanche players’ stats after the semifinals (GP, G, A, P):
1. Matt Duchene Canada 9 4 4 8
2. Andreas Martinsen Norway 7 2 1 3
3. JT Compher USA 9 1 2 3
4. Mikko Rantanen Finland 4 0 1 1
5. Anton Lindholm Sweden 1 0 0 0
Calvin Pickard, Canada, .972 % SVS, 0.50 GAA
Reto Berra, Switzerland, .856 % SVS, 3.39 GAA
Michal Hezely, Slovakia, hezely@eurolanche.com
21/05/2016 - 22:30
