Canadian superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby were hot against the Lion. Juuse Saros praised the Finnish defense.
The Lions organized a big surprise at the Ice Hockey World Championships when it defeated the NHL stars in the winning Canada winning goal race with a score of 2-1.
The goalkeeper became the heroes of Finland Juuse Saros as well as an attacker Patrik Puistolawhich succeeded not only in the handicap but also in the winning goal race.
– Throughout this tournament, we have been trying to grow our game. Dense and persistent five -five defense was the key today. When it was time to stay in the reel, we were also doing well in the reel, Saros summed up for Sports.
Saros, who was fighting 37 times in the match, could not say if he played in the best game of the season. He was modest about his own presentation and recognized the field players.
– It felt good, but as I said, I give so much acknowledgment to the guy in front of me. They made my job simple, Saros praised.
Well in the tournament together Juuso Pärssinen and Lenni Hämeenaho Puistola, who played with the play, struck Liion in the final round. He considered the victory as a big deal for the lion.
– We will certainly get this energy and confidence. Canada is a very good team, but we know that by playing well, we can win any team, Puistola says.
Superstars became frustrated
Saros, who had grabbed a few top foliage, was right in the sense that Finland managed to keep the top of Canada out of the most dangerous places.
This was also reflected in frustration when Nathan MacKinnon and especially Sidney Crosby They sometimes focused on giving feedback to the judges. The Finnish audience even ended up boasting and whistling for Crosby as a result.
– I think we defended closely and kept them out of dangerous places. Maybe there was a little frustration from them. Certainly defending and tightness influenced it, Puistola summed up.
Crosby’s fiery was already visible in the opening round. Expert in MTV’s television broadcast between exchange benches Sami Kapanen revealed that after the overwhelming Finland’s overwhelming, Crosby gave the full -fledged Lions players as he skated.
– He was not very happy with the Finns and their activities, Kapanen said.
Finnish players passed by
After the match, Finnish players did not reveal in interviews with Sports, which Crosby was shouted to Finns. As a park and Nikolas Matinpalo However, they smiled after their answers.
– I didn’t hear it, passed the soil, Puistola said and smiled.
– I don’t know, something he said. I didn’t hear exactly. We only focus on our own play and got a good result, Matinpalo said with a smile.
Also captain Mikko Lehtonen Said he didn’t notice the situation.
– Probably the guy is frustrated when he didn’t get anything done. They got places, but we defended closely and were good. We played really well and won well, Lehkonen says.
– He didn’t squeeze. He is one of the all -time hockey players. It saw that they have a tough feeling and want to win this game, the Lions head coach Antti Pennanen seal.
Committed group
After the match, Pennanen praised both Juuse Saros for his excellent performance and defending Finland. The victory came with a joint game.
– The players have been really committed throughout the trip and today many things went right. The top team was facing and we played the top game, Pennanen said.