Canada and Slovakia battled in the final quarterfinal of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, and featured an unbelievable performance from Slovakia's goaltender Adam Gajan, and another amazing Connor Bedard highlight reel goal.
Canada and Slovakia battled in the final quarterfinal of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, and featured an unbelievable performance from Slovakia's goaltender Adam Gajan, and another amazing Connor Bedard highlight reel goal.
Slovak goalie played insane props to him.
Canada also hit the goal 🥅 post 6 times so he had a little bit of luck don’t you think?
@@andyp2971 the post is part of the goalie's equipment. Hitting that many posts means that goalie is aware of where they are at all times!
@@LetsGoWrongboarding Yeah goalies positioning is based on the posts so I get your point in a way, maybe you could say he positioned well enough to not save shots he shouldn't need to save?
110%
Europeans always have great goaltending, a skilled forward group, but really awful defense most of time where Canada had 40+ shots, and not needing to break sweat. They always only need one mcjesus or a Bedard for getting timely offense, actually same year when Canada had Jordan Eberle scoring last minute in regulation.
You gotta feel for the Slovakian goalie for saving more then 50 shots!
*than
Shut up Matt
@@mattymattffs shut up loser
@@mattymattffs thanks Matt, you’re a hero!
@@mattymattffs Don't be that guy.
As a Canadian, hats off to Slovakia, y'all didn't go down without a fight and almost came out with a win too. GG's!
And they didn't even have their best player!
the referee was part of Chinadian team?
I wouldn’t say gg they definitely trying to injure bedard
Wdym how he was hit it was called.
The goalie played great. However, they were lucky to Canada hit five goal post in the third period and one goal post in overtime. That game could easily have been 7 to 3 go Canada go.
Once again, the Slovakian goalie puts on the performance of the tournament against Canada, IN Canada. Once again, the Slovakians take us to WAR every minute of a hockey game. You guys always push us to the absolute limit, hats off to you Slovakia! Love and respect from Canada.
We love Canadians as well. What a war and tangible love for this (in the end always) "uniting" sport. Cheers from Slovakia.
@@narsakucanada154 well i dont believe in jesus and god
@@hulkcordelle no the only thing that is weak, is such a moronic commentary. For this all the Canadians and Slovaks will unite you schmuck...
@@Afganistan289 Not even Connor McJesus?
That Connor Bedard goal will live on forever especially if Canada can win the Gold. Shoutout to Slovakia though you guys played a hell of a game Gajan is just incredible
@@Wibbly_Wobbly Bedard is younger than most of these guys stfu
@@Wibbly_Wobbly it’s against the best “children” on the planet lmao bedard will be lighting up the NHL against full grown men next year, just like Mcdavid did in his rookie season before he broke his collarbone
@@Wibbly_Wobbly salty
@@Wibbly_Wobbly what a stupid comment lol
@@Wibbly_Wobbly what's wrong with you? Man you're an idiot. I've seen other comments you've made and like dude, get a life lol. Salty old boomer
As a Slovak, this was an instant classic! A pleasure to watch, just like the Finland-Sweden game. Good job both teams.
The level of compete they brought was insane. much respect!
As a Canadian living in Prague for 30 years, I loved the physical play of the Slovaks...I think they have a lot of respect from the Canadian players and fans...
I'm Canadian and as I was watching the third, I just kept laughing. I didn't even care who won anymore, I was just so thrilled to be watching such an exciting game, and I think the fact that one team was a big underdog made it even more exciting.
@@jasondashney Some fans are upset at the cross checks & big hits but that was literally Slovakia playing how Canada used to play against the Soviet Union back in the day, I wasn't alive at the time but I've watched the 1976 Canada Cup and a few other old tournaments where Canada just beat the hell out of Russian players. Bedard taking it and keeping his composure to come out with a win was to me the most impressive thing he's done in this tournament out all the very impressive things he's done.
Instant classic is right!!!! What a show!!
This was by far one of the best hockey games I've ever seen! Records broken, insane goaltending, plenty of drama and Bedard finishing it in OT on perhaps one of the prettiest goals in WJC history after nearly losing it minutes before. If you want to introduce someone to the best sport in the world, show them this fucking instant classic. Seeing the kids crying reminds us all how young these kids are and how much playing for your country means to these kids.
Agreed!
Perfectly said ❤
Heroický výkon, bratři. Nechybělo málo a vyřadili jste nejlepší mužstvo na turnaji. Dotahovat proti Kanadě je prakticky nemožné, ale vám se to povedlo. Tato vaše generace ještě světu ukáže. Všichni příští soupeři Kanady mohou jenom snít o tom, že by odehráli takhle těsný zápas. I Švédy si namazali na chleba. Zatímco z vás mají ještě teď stažené půlky. Málem rupli v ČF doma.
Vďaka za uznanie brat
tak a teraz fandime Vam bratia :) mame celkom solidnu generaciu, ale to co mate Vy je ina liga = dufam ze vyhrate zlato, mate na to !!
Als Neutraler Zuschauer war die Slowakei 🇸🇰 besser. Wirklich gut bei den Kanadiern war Bedard.Bei der Slowakei 🇸🇰 die Mannschaft.
Slovakia is really great, good match Brothers 💪🇨🇦🇸🇰
Věřím že pokud se s námi utkají znova tak Kanaďani padnou Naši musí porazit Švédy snad si kluci vše nevystrileli Kanada bez Bedarda by byla zklamáním ten kluk dělá nesmysli ale žádnej hráč není víc než tým
as a canadian, massive hats off to the slovakian goalie, man saved so much shots!
*many
Bros out here correcting grammar incorrectly, bros likes “actually it is many not man🤓” even tho it’s wrong
@@deetee9920 *pumpkins
@@nathanpeebin3212 I think he's referring to "much" but ok
@@nathanpeebin3212 ?? He obviously meant many shots as you can’t say “much shots”…
Hats off to this Slovakian team. They played with the heart of Lions. That game was anyone's to win. The Slovak team deserves a medal for their gallantry alone. What a great bunch of young men on that Slovak team.
i agree. Playing like they did, they would have beat Sweden and maybe the US a second time if the seeds had been different.
Slovakia played a dirty game. No sportsmanship. And the ref were blind.
Except the double cross check fellers :)
@@longsmile2009 Have you noticed how people win cups?
L take
One of the most thrilling quarter-final game in WJC history imo. What a gritty game Slovakia played! 🇨🇦🇸🇰
Must be the first one u watched if u think that
@@tamman994 Actually there was a lot more after the whistle stuff going on, without penalties being called for a while. It was grittier than most games and the Slovaks can certainly dish out the hits. The Ref could've called more penalties on Slovakia (in the usual IIHF way). We'll see what the US vs Canada game will be like?
I think you misspelled "dirty".
Dirty, not gritty.
still can't believe it. just wow.
If I didn’t know this was the quarter-final game, I would have thought it was the gold medal game. Absolute hats off to both teams. Such high level of play.
Hats off to the 4 goalies for Slovakia.played a hell of a game.
they had to, canada had 1000 shots on goal
@@misanthropyunhinged and Bedard had a third of them🤣
wdym 4 goalies? i only saw 1
@@evlx1240 talking about the refs I think
@@evlx1240 --1goalie - 2 posts & a crossbar =4
Hold your heads high Slovakia! Even as a Canadian I’m truly proud of your team!
You only say that 'cause Canada won, it's always easier to give props to the other team when you're on the winning side
@@jericho3161 What's your point? Its called sportsmanship. What would you do?
@@jericho3161 Just show a little respect they did a good job.
@@jericho3161 Oh shut up.
Oh shut up no need to lie
That Slovakian goalie is the true MVP
He was the player of the game in this one. Glad he got a souvenir watch in the end.
Nah bedard is. Sorry. That goalie got twerked on
THAT'S WHY HE'S THE MVP, THAT'S WHY HE'S THE GOAT, THE GOAT.
@@lorilightfoot415 bad troll buddy:/
@@lorilightfoot415 so you don't really understand hockey. Bedard played to expectation....
Slovakia put up a real fight! Respect from Finland
Canadain here, but I genuinely feel awful for the Slovaks man. They played their hearts out in this game and seeing them get so emotional post-game was just gut-wrenching. Hold your heads up high boys, caused you played AMAZINGLY well! Its a shame someone had to lose this game cause it was one hell of a thriller from both ends!
Slovakia was really great there, what a game. Ending for Bedard was storybook.
Chara, Tatar, Sekera, Panik, Cernak, Hossa, Gabroik, Halak, even Stan Mikita. Done wonders for this nations game. This team is for real. Juraj Slafkovský going number 1. Unbelievable growth.
@@pmccoy8924 Slafkovsky already went 1st overall bro
Slovakia weak shit team who dont deserve win, thats all
@@pmccoy8924 u left some big names... what about Peter Stastny and his brothers, Palffy, Stumpel, Demitra, Satan, Visnovsky... also Simon Nemec going 2nd overall and no1 is talking about him. He is getting overshadowed by Slaf so bad...
@@kasperlaaksonen8245 Of course. I stated he did. That was huge.
🤩🤩 Hi, I'm Branislav from Slovakia! We only have a population of 5 million, but our young players were fantastic in this match! Congratulations to a big Canada and good luck! ✨✨
Your country constructed an amazing team. It was an honour. ;)
One of the all-time World Junior classic games
Best game of the tournament respect Slovakia
are you kidding? SLovakia the weakest team. even mongolia is stronger
@@881terror Clearly you have no fucking idea about anything around hockey
@@881terror 1,2 draft bronze olympic 2nd gretzky cup nearly beating can say it again ? Who are you ? FAT ASS HATER TROLL WHO CAN SUCK HIS OWN LITTLE MAAD DICK
@@881terror then why we did not see ur "famous" Mongolia there?
@@881terror čečenec bež si honiť na české stránky, tu nikoho nezaujímaš píčo, ani celé Česko, neserte sa nám do Tatier
Canada is Canada. They will always be the best team in the world with the best mentality. If someone had told me before the game that it would be decided in extra time, I wouldn't have believed them. As a Slovak, I expected us to lose at least 7:1. I'm sorry that we didn't keep the score 3:1 with Switzerland after the second period. We could play against Germany. It's a pity, see you in next year and I'm already looking forward to the next tournament.
You guys were amazing. Heads up high
You guys have a great team, you should be proud.
Yeah that Swizz game really fucked with you big time. So unnecessary but yet so important in the end. However, it's great to see Slovakia back in the game. Have not seen a better Slovakian team since your WC victory.
Bro, this is a huge moment! Slovak talent is coming!
well played from the Slovaks, huge respect from Canada brother.
To our Slovak brothers and sisters; you guys should be so proud of your team. You beat the Americans 6-3 in the preliminary games, and you brought Canada to overtime. Those were the two best teams (on paper). Major respect to you guys.
Anyone else rewatching Connor Bedard single handedly weave through the defence for the hundredth time?
101 for me.
Respect to Slovakia. What a game.
Meh…wouldn’t go so far as to say “respect”….they played dirty….taking shots at Canadian players all game after the whistle……trying to knock Canada off their game a dirty way
@@niagarajoe4402 Yeah we had to play a bit dirty, that's true. Dude, on paper, your team is like 50x stronger. All we had is a believe, hearth and teamplay. Fighting your best players is just a way how to "crack" your mentality. In other words, you do whatever it takes , to battle. Yes it was a dirty game, but look what it got us - a respect. We had many games, where we've shat ourselves from the oponent, and these games usually ended with a big debacle.
@@niagarajoe4402 trust me, they play more dirty in nhl if u cant handle it then go to kindergarden.
@@niagarajoe4402 you know, Canada is known for dirty play we are learning from the better ones
@@besthuskydog7330 lmao …..no Canada is known for winning….maybe one day you will know about that
This is an all time game. Leaving this here for when I inevitably come back to watch it again
Bedard is on another planet, Slovaks may have lost the game but guys you won our hearts
This game left me with a bittersweet feeling. Slovak boys fought like I probably never seen them before. I’m beyond proud. This was hell of a game. Thank you for that. That’s why hockey is my number one sport in the🌎
That was the most tense game I have seen in a while, slovakia did a damn good job
Slovaki did shit job and whole team is weak only goalie is good, they will fall to B category next year
Pěkně kluci ! Moc koukatelný hokej !
🤡
Slovakia played one hell of a game! I have my support! ❤️🇫🇮
i love Soumi hockey they are best but Slovaks are weaker than mongolia, they deserve go to B category. love Finland from Slovakia
@@881terror Honestly your existence is just sad, you are under every comment and video hating. Lmao get a job.
Not really when they can only play dirty lol
@@Rjaym There have been times where Canada has been way dirtier, not this time tho.
@@881terror Soumi hockey has never been the best, what are you smoking? You're so high, you can hear pudding.
Pause this video at 8:59. Usually teams don't get this close to eliminating Canada from tournaments. Slovaks respect a ton of respect for this, especially when you realise that similar teams played last summer and Canada won 11-1 back then. Teď v češtině, odvedli jste skvělý výkon, nemáte se zač stydět. Naopak, těším se, co tihle kluci ještě dokážou.
Slovakia gave it their all, holy crap much respect to them!
Slovakia earned some respect in the ice hockey world today. An amazing game. Congratulations 🇨🇦
no they dont they have weakest team on hockey history even mongolia is stronger. Only goalie was good other players can go to trash. Slovakia will fall to B category next year
@@881terror you dont even know how to play ice hockey
@@881terror You are an idiot.
"earned some respect"... We won by a goal, don't sound so patronizing.
@@James-nv1wf ‘we’? Who’s ‘we’? Don’t be so presumptuous. That game will go down as one of the most memorable in championship history. Sounds like you have the issues to me.
What an insane game! Hats off to goalies, and the last goal was insane
Wow, just wow, I'm so impressed by Slovakia, there is nothing more satisfying than when they score and it's absolutely dead quiet in the crowd.
Nothing more satisfying that seeing Bedard dangle 4 Slovaks and score the winning goal 😂🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@timmytanger2288 ye he's good, so what?
I used to love this when I was playing back in the days... that dead silence when you equalized or won the away game. Dunno whats better.... a buzzerbeater at home or a buzzerbeater while playing away :D
Winning is a little more satisfying, I think :)
@@mellowcreme Just a bit :) Anyhow, CG Canada, from Slovak fan
What an epic goal by Bedard! Up there in Canadian / World Junior hockey lore with Eberle's game-tying, tournament-saving goal in the last 5 seconds of the SF vs Russia in 2008-09.
those two and kapanens ot winner are the best wj moments
Hes the world junior 🐐
@@Zaghzackio Peter Forsberg got more than 30 points in only 7 games. Some might say he is the jr goat
@@therapist6328 10 of Forsberg’s points came against Japan
Only if they end up winning the tournament.
What a great game by both teams. The future of Slovak hockey is very bright!
I hope the Slovakian team gives their goaltender some love after this because he was fantastic for them in this game. It's a bummer to lose but he was instrumental in keeping them in the game into overtime. GG Slovakia!
gayan gets lot of love
in Slovakia no one care about players thats why they dont play in Slovak league. Slovak team is weak and dont deserve win
And the posts to
@@darnoc0933 give the man credit bruh... he was impressive as f
@@husg13 average beerleague player. Cant appreciate their goalie :)
Very nice game. I am so sad for Slovaks not going through considering that I am from Slovakia, but man, this guys Bedard. He will take the NHL by the storm. He is out of this world. And I really hope that Gajan will be noticed by NHL, too. He had a big tournament this time around.
I absolutely love how game Slovakia 🇸🇰 was this night. Their goalie was stellar, Nemecs was clutch, and the whole team played gritty to make it a fantastic game. I truly feel bad that they had to experience coming up short after such an effort. Seems to have mostly come down to the fact that we 🇨🇦 just had Bedard. We’re lucky for that. Over the moon, but lucky none the less. I’m just grateful to all these players for showing us the fruits of all their lifetimes hard work. Amazing hockey!!!!!
Slovakias Goalie was fantastic! Someone draft that kid!!
He would need to play good in more than one game to be drafted. He was only their third goalie coming into the tournament. But it was a good one for sure. Never seen him play before tonight though, so not sure how good he is overall.
@@my3dviews you should check other slovaks games he didn't played only in the first one agaits Finland
@@my3dviews Bruh He didn't play against Finland since then he played every game He's amazing
@@greatslavia9662 He has 2 wins and 2 loses (including the Q-final). Is 5th in GAA. And 3rd in save percentage. He had a very good game, but also had some luck, with Canada hitting the post/cross bar several times. Overall stats for the tournament are good, but not great. Like any goalie, part of that is dependent on his team as well. He may get drafted, but not solely on this tournament.
Mad respect to Slovakia, what a game they played! Their goaler was on fire! Mesar is awesome to see as a Habs fan. I wonder if with Slakovsky they would have won this game..! But Bedard is just scary to watch! Every team should start scoring into their own net to lose every game just to have better chances at getting him!!
Meh…wouldn’t go so far as to say “respect”….they played dirty….taking shots at Canadian players all game after the whistle……trying to knock Canada off their game a dirty way
Plus they were trying to be “cocky” to the fans after they scored……like they were actually going to win Lmao 🤣
@@niagarajoe4402 Bro Canadiens had their asses clenched until Beddard scored in OT...
Habs should draft slovakian goalie, as your goalies are very bad. Yes with Slafkovski Slovakia would have won this, or more likely won the game with Swizz. They knew not to release him to the tournament. 😛
Because Montreal rather helps team Canada then Slovakia. Thats why Slafkovsky is not there. Great job for that 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Very impressed by Slovakia...they played thier hearts out and were physical..even if there were a few cheap shots in there. That goalie is unreal too. You could argue the bounces didn't really go Canada's way...they could have easily had 8 or 9 goals but hit alot of posts and were stonewalled a few times by a good goalie. As a Canadian I'm glad to see other teams are closing the talent gap and there are more teams being competitive now in each group. Its good for Canada to be in these close ones.
The refs were trash too
Slovakia tried to play dirty…..hitting matter the whistle….face washing….to try and knock Canada off their game….a dirty way to try and get an advantage…..they got LUCKY to be in this game at all…..Bedard hit the post multiple times and this game should have been over again and again
@@imBigo nah call were fair and could have been much worst but they didnt want the game to be played on it. Bedard neck crosscheck could have been a 5min and dude delaying the game standing on the puck could have given a penality on top of it but they didnt do it because it would have been lame. They played well but clearly not enough, the goalie and posts kept them in, dont blame it on the ref they did the right thing.
@@niagarajoe4402 can you blame a country not even twice the size of Toronto for trying everything to win? lol it's all part of the game..
@@HonestlyMid sure…but I’m not going to “respect” it…..it’s still dirty
With over 50 shots, I’m surprised that the Slovak goalie kept his save percentage over .900 that’s just insane to me
And our goalie even played this and previous game with temprature about 38 C
Brilliant match! One of the best! Greetings from Slovakia
Huge shouts to Slovakia. Created an insane game. Your goalie played incredible as well. GGs.
Credit to Slovakia, especially its goalie, for putting up a fight and making Canada have to earn this win. Go Canada go, on to the semis!!!
After Canada, I cheer for Slovakia. The fight and spirit you guys have, is something to behold. A+ game Slovakia, A+.
I was at a restaurant during the last period of the game, didn't order until the small intermission between the third and OT. Was scared I'd miss something or we'd lose if I peeled my eyes from the screen. Watching OT was insanely nerve wracking but I'm so happy to have witnessed that beauty of a goal by Bedard. Good job Slovakia, you guys put up one hell of a fight!
As a Canadian, Slovakia has nothing to be ashamed of. You played a great game!
nemec should be ashamed of blowing a kiss too early
What a game! That winning goal in overtime was awesome. But also the Slovakian goal for 2:3 was just purely amazing!
As the commentator said at the end - this kid is out of this world! What a goal... Kudos to Slovakia, they almost pulled this one off and they should be proud forever for the game they played...
I've seen Bedard play live and he is absolutely worth the price of admission. I'm an Oiler's fan and I think he's better than McDavid. He has a tiny bit better vision, the same hands, and a better shot. When McDavid loses a step in his 30s he's going to be in trouble whereas Bedard's game doesn't have nearly the potential for the drop off. It's like how Ovi's shot means he doesn't have to have speed to keep scoring in his late 30s.
@@jasondashney yeah but I don't think mcdavid's game is going to fall off that much eventually he's going to be similar to Crosby and Ovi
@@godslayer8894 McDavid will have to reinvent his game for sure though, is what I'm saying, or else Draisaitl will have a far better 30's than he will. Bedard's game right here right now is already poised to age well.
@@jasondashney I for sure agree with you bedard's game is definitely poised to age he is considered by everyone as a generational Talent
The fans got the money's worth and the emergency department at the hospital has near before had to deal with so many heart attack victims. Unbelievable game. The Slovaks played a helluva game.
Damn Slovakia was impressive during this game, and especially the last period. They really deserved to win. I'm speechless.
Deserved to win? C'mon. Canada hit 5 posts in the third period and ot and those don't even count as shots on net. The Slovaks played great and the result is about the best they could expect.
they deserve to fall in B category
@@johnsmith-hc6uf bro hitting the goalpost counts for nothing. the shot simply aint good enough if you dont score...
@@881terror because the best team in the world just barely beat them? Okay, fair enough
@@881terror You are dumbass lmao. I thought Canadian education system is decent. But I guess some people are "less talented" than others
Is it safe to say that's one of the best world junior games in Canadian history? Certainly on of the best I've ever seen
It’s up there, but the gold medal between Canada Finland was the better game
@@datcerealbox9976 That Canada vs Finland was an awesome final
@@RockerFinland ya, both of these games were me literally at the edge of my couch 😬
Yes, but you're 12, your history is a little... limited.
@@Lorrdd your view on his comment is for us pretty .. pointless
Krásný hokej od kluků slovenských, nádhera, jak se ti Kanaďané vždy zlobí když hraje někdo stejně tvrdě jako oni.Strašně jsem vám fandil .Je to škoda ale roste vám generace moc šikovnejch hokejistů. Přijde den kdy tu Kanadu zašlapete. A díky za krásnej hokej co kluci hráli...fanda z Moravy
Whos angry? All the Canadians here are complimenting the Slovaks on a hard fought effort
@@philoneussquire3877 👍That's right./To je pravda.
@@philoneussquire3877your dictionary is angry .. everything is all right bundy:)
In your dream
Absolutely amazing game. Both teams were on fire. After the heartstopper that was Sweden-Finland, I didn't expect much from this game. While Slovakia really impressed me against the US, Canada is Canada. Moreover, the match was in the middle of the night for me. However, I took a nap after our game and then saw this game. And holy moly. It was the best match of the tournament, easily. Of course it would be Bedard that nailed it in the end, but my god, what a match by Slovakia. What a comeback. Comebacks! Incredible. Slovakia will be a monster going forward. It'll be really interesting to see them play in the regular WC and Olympic games. It wouldn't surprise me if the NHL picks up a lot of them as well.
When you consider the number of players playing in Slovakia vs Canada...Slovakia punches way above it's weight. As does the Czech Rep. (sorry living here 30 years I cant use Czechia), in fact all European teams ice great teams with far smaller talent pool than Canada US and (oh well) Russia (maybe you'll be back in few decades).
Very impressed with the Slovakian team. They played like lions
I had no idea Slovakia was THAT good. The entire country should be proud. Unbelievable effort, and a very talented team honestly.
Словаки молодцы, хорошо играли!💪💪💪
Njicevo onji tam horosho njeigrali, povezlo shto takoi shot, vratar krasavchik. Kanadsi na golovu vishe
Но в овере лоханулись. Слишком легко дали Бедарду набедокурить!
@@alexdemidoff8014 Бедард ето проста супер талант, следующий макдеивид для канади.
@@MrMaybe89 Так и про Лафренье говорили и Како и т.д...
@@sergeich3686 Факт
Absolutely a generational talent 👏🏾 it's an honor to see him play.
I completely agree I can't wait to see him in the NHL
Im Canadien, but i was finding myself rooting for Slovak to keep it close. Was best game ive seen in a long time. Happy to see Mesar playing so well. Slovaks played unbelievable. So much passion. Not sure Canada would have won without Bedard. What a beast.
You know, me beeing fan of Slovak hockey I always find similarities between or nations (also, could be applied to Finns). Country to well known neighbour (USA/Czechia/Sweden) which is more advanced , more rich and powerful. We only posses more harsh climate :) So naturaly- we will compensate in hockey.
Adam Gajan will play in the NHL he was unbelievable all tournament
Wow, what a game. Gongrats to 🇨🇦 from 🇸🇰. I really thought this will be a massive one-sided game for Canada, but On the end I am happy to salute to both. Amazing 👏 See you next year
I will enjoy following Bedards career and remembering this tournament. Congrats Canada from Sweden 🇨🇦
Good game for Sweden against Finland too. Finland played great, but Sweden scored on their chances.
Friendly reminder that Jesse Puljujärvi had a godly U20 tournament
@@laurisiltanen8348 As and Oiler's fan that just hurts. I was already a fan of him before that year and then he had that monster tournament and then the Oilers got him and I was over the moon. Turns out the Finnish GM of the Blue Jackets passed over him for a good reason.
@@laurisiltanen8348 nobody cares
@@jasondashney yea he clearly saw something we all didn’t.
Красавцы Словаки как Львы боролись, давно не видел чтоб так Канадцев лупили👍
Канадцы имели преимущество, никто их не лупил
@@user-fo1ce3nn6m ну премущество, и кое как в овертайме отскочили... словаки бы дотерпели до буллитов, а там как пойдёт...
the glove save by hinds was epic. Living every kids fantasy playing mini sticks on the cafeteria floor Haha
Yeah that is some straight up mini stick shit right there.
Connor Bedard and Shane Wright are a power duo. Even as an American they’ve got me rooting for Canada. Go Team Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
What a phenomenal game of Slovakia! We are used to Canada playing out of this world games, but here one could feel this great spirit of hockey sport in both teams. Slovakia came so close to beat the champions... but this last winning attack was just insane!
Chlapci dobre ste hrali !!! Misko Blanar len tak dalej :) zdravime z Vancouver :)
Talk about a goal that gives you the chills. Ain't forgetting that anytime soon!
What an awesome game! Slovakia you played great hockey. Thank you for coming to Canada. 😎😎😀😀🙌🙌
The heartbreaker celebration topped it off after the kissing to the crowd. Such a sweet ending.
That Bedard guy is a prodigy. Interesting to see if he is able to keep it up in the NHL and raise to challenge McDavid. Maybe a modern-day Gretzky - Lemieux rivalry? Could be hopium though. Anyway, gg both teams. And big congrats to team Canada! Greetings from Finland.
Wow! What a fantastic game! Well done Team Slovakia, your team can hold its head high after such a great effort. Congrats Team Canada! Connor Bedard is an incredible talent with an extremely bright future. Onward towards the Gold medal. GO CANADA GO!!!!!
Idk if anyone’s gonna see this cuz it’s 5 months after, but holy crap what a game. This was essentially Slovakia’s u19 team as well, only 4 players can’t return to next year’s team. If they had Slafkovsky I doubt they would have lost this game. That being said what a winner from the future Blackhawks legend
I keep coming back to this once in a while. It was one of the most entertaining matches I have ever seen.
What a beast of a game. Nail bitter to the best goal of the competition.
Bedard is a cheat code. Kudos to Gajan, what a performance as well.
Halifax is an electric crowd one of the best Canadian crowds
Yes much better than Alberta
Yes, I saw that in the game against the Czechia 😄
@@skinnflint Alberta has two nhl teams their not as loud cause their use to big games
bruh what a goal from bedard to finish an amazing game!
Now that overtime winner was a Bedard pulling a McDavid deking through everybody that was so sweet
That Slovak goalie is a legend! That game could have gone either way with the open ice of 3 on 3 play. Just a few years ago Canada/Slovakia was a no contest match up. What a game! You know it's a great game when deep down you want your team to win, but feel if it goes the other way you'd have a smile on your face for the opponent in a well deserved win.
If I was a scout I’d be infatuated with that Slovak goalie . Impressive ! I think he has a bright future if he maintains
Dobre bratia sice tam nejste ale super zápas!
Little Slovakia vs big hockey monster Canada. 11,000 vs. 550,000 registered players and only 1 goal difference? Lucky Canada. VERY GOOD JOB SLOVAKIA !!!! We are proud of the Slovak boys' performance!
The energy in that arena is just unbelievably awesome. Good job to the Slovaks they played great especially the goalie
Great game, and a great win, the game could of went either way. What an outstanding goal. Lots of heart in that game on both sides
Словаки красавцы !!!! Respect!!!! pekní Slováci!!!!!!
You guys are all ugly and dirty though? Good luck next year haha
Man that goalie played unreal for slovakia. A lot of bad luck for Canada for sure, but 57 shots and only 4 goals…
Steve Dangle calls it getting 'goalied'. Our Canadian boys got goalied tonight, but still managed to win. Best regards to the Slovaks - they put up a good fight and had a pretty good shot to win it there in OT.
and 7 crossbars and 4 posts. Luck was no doubt on his side
i wouldnt call it bad luck. The slovak goalie literally stood on his head
@@LyonHall1 7 cross bars and 4 posts is pretty bad luck but asides from that, the goalie still did very good.
@@KyprosEc There was also luck on the canadian side, mainly when the player was behind the goalie and swatted the puck from the goal, if he was not there it would be a goal
this was actually a crazy game, both teams playing exceptionally, all the crazy moments from both teams. Slovakia played absolutely amazing, especially their goalie, huge respect to all those players and i hope they have great hockey careers. Bedard, man, that was just they most unreal thing i've ever seen.
That was a great game. Seriously, hats off to Slovakia, what a fantastic team, and their goalie is unreal. Glad to see Canada win.
Slovakia really played INCREDIBLE, But Bedard is just UNREAL. Wow amazing game
Both keepers played extremely well! Huge saves knowing the game could have been either way! One of the best wjh games I've ever seen!
Wow so much respect for Adam Gajan. He just shot up the draft rankings for sure
That Baco hit on Clarke was insane, one of best open ice checks I've ever seen 5:20
That was a murder
As a Canadian, I'm happy our guys won, but DAMN Slovakia brought their game! I have to raise a beer to those young guys for how skilled and tough they are!
Hats off Canadians, you were much better, deserved win truly. But our boys fought really well and till the end, even in 3rd period we had some really good chances for 4th goal. But this win was truly deserved for Canada, good luck !
Much respect to Slovakia.
Jesus! What a terrific game! What a terrific tournament! Both teams were playing incredibly well. But the Canadians were unstoppable. Connor Bedard is becoming a legend. And thank you very much Slovakia for your outstanding effort and performance!!! You are one of the best teams in the world. Thank you both teams for this amazing Hockey Feast! It was a real joy to see you on the ice!
both teams? Slovak team is shit and weak you are happy that you win against weakest team in history of hockey? nice. even mongolia have better team
@@881terror That's a World Championship. Only the best hockey teams are on the list. And the best win. And yet it is Junior Hockey. And any team can win over any other. Previously, Canada was the best and it was easy to predict that Canada would take the gold. But this year the competition is very impressive and nobody can say who will take the Gold of the 2023 WJHC.
Unstoppable? Bud, this shit went to OT and Slovakia narrowly missed the winner. lol The fact that this result was as close as it was = cause for some serious reflection and gratitude. Slovakia played wayyyyyyyyyyy further above their own average than Canada did.
@@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid I mean Canada still won and I am rooting for my country to win the final. Slovakia would have easily made semis if they got a luckier bracket placement.
@@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid I mean Canada still won and I am rooting for my country to win the final. Slovakia would have easily made semis if they got a luckier bracket placement.
Had the blessing of watching this goalie play IRL, made a lot of saves that I thought he had no chance on. Special goalie with a good career ahead of him.