Finland has lost only one game in 4 Nations tournaments, recalls hockey expert Pekka Virta.
The US crushed the lions with numbers 6-1 in the opening game of the 4 NHL 4 Nations. Saturday is a new day and a new opportunity for Finland as the team meets Sweden at the thriller starting at 8pm.
– The big result of the opening game is sure to go in an unconscious sense. On the other hand, this team has lost only one game in the tournament, no more, says Pekka Virta, Iltalehti’s ice hockey expert.
The United States translates the game best in the world. It rolled over the lions.
On Saturday, against Tre Kronor, the game is likely to change significantly.
– Both teams will certainly strive for reel management and who can attack for longer periods. Sweden is aiming for control of the reel, and then our defense is tested differently. On Saturday, longer attack periods are likely to be at our end.
One’s own attack
Mikko Rantanen (left) and Alexander Barkov are expected to have power. Il, aop
Attacking hockey is a good defense.
– Our high -quality attack should create longer periods of attack at the Swedish end. Longer episodes with the reel. It is the best defense and makes it easier to play defenders. Again, the resistance is maximum hard.
– This is not the most important thing whether we have four or five attackers overwhelming. The most important thing is how Finland is attacking on Saturday, Virta recalls.
The game becomes passionate and pleasant to the audience. Finland must win if it intends to continue in the tournament.
Kakko in?
Many are waiting for Kaapo Kakko for a line -up from the Pop Corn department.
– He has a good episode below in the NHL. It would look strange if he was not included now. Coaching will probably look more than this through chain statistics than through individuals. Possible bumps can also affect this issue.
-In such situations, the speech often turns to whether there are new players on the outside, but yes, players in the US have to make that big change and get that new start.
Goalkeeper
Juuse Saros played in the 4 Nations Tournament of Finland. Zumawire / mvphotos
Juuse Saros did not succeed in the US game. Many are expecting Kevin Lanki to the Finnish goal on Saturday night.
– Coaching and goalkeeper coaching came to the decision that Saros would start the tournament. Saros was number one in their papers. There is now a chance to change, as is often done, for example, in the NHL’s important playoff series.