My reaction to that hit was: that was just completely unjustified. It also displayed a lack of situational awareness. Canada was leading by 2 TD’s. There’s a time for aggressive physical play - but this was not that time. There is never a time for a stupid dirty hit.
Tuesday, Dec. 29 Czech Republic vs. United States, 2 p.m. ET Switzerland vs. Canada, 6 p.m. ET Russia vs. Austria, 9:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, Dec. 30 Slovakia vs. Finland, 2 p.m. ET Germany vs. Switzerland, 6 p.m. ET Sweden vs. Russia, 9:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Dec. 31 Austria vs. Czech Republic, 2 p.m. ET Finland vs. Canada, 6 p.m. ET United States vs. Sweden, 9:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Jan. 2 Quarterfinal 1, 12 p.m. ET Quarterfinal 2, 3:30 p.m. ET Quarterfinal 3, 7 p.m. ET Quarterfinal 4, 10:30 p.m. ET Monday, Jan. 4 Semifinal 1, 6 p.m. ET Semifinal 2, 9:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, Jan. 5 Third-place game, 5:30 p.m. ET Championship game, 9:30 p.m. ET
The resilient Germans continued their ascent in the Group A standings tonight, defeating Switzerland, 5-4, in a wild and hairy game that nearly saw a miracle comeback from Switzerland. With the win the Germans have earned a place in the quarter-finals at the expense of those Swiss, finishing in third spot. (IIHF)