Hockey fans react to Canada's worst-ever loss at the World Juniors
Ouch.
Saturday’s loss against Russia wasn’t just a blowout, it was the biggest loss Canada has ever suffered at the World Juniors, losing 6-0 to Russia in the second game of the tournament.
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Russia jumped on a sluggish Canadian team early with their first goal coming less than two minutes into the contest.
Just minutes in and Russia gets on the board first 😬 pic.twitter.com/J9O4m6kuOR
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 28, 2019
#CANvsRUS #WJC2020 not only was the direct entry offside, but also the original entry. pic.twitter.com/YFm7LeZCQa
— Edward Telford (@EdTel4) December 28, 2019
The play appeared to have been offside, but coach Dale Hunter chose not to challenge the play. It’s hard to argue a challenge would have made much difference though, as the Russians seemed much more engaged and held a 3-0 lead after the first period.
Canada was able to overcome a poor start against the USA on Thursday, but against Russia they only saw themselves fall deeper into the hole.
Nikita Alexandrov makes it 4-0 for Russia, and that'll end Nico Daws' night as Joel Hofer replaces him in net. pic.twitter.com/FD1W3g5H5b
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 28, 2019
By the end of the second, Canada was trailing 6-0.
Making matters worse for Canada was the injury that forced their best player, Alexis Lafreniere, to leave the game in the second period and puts the remainder of his tournament in jeopardy.
Alexis Lafrenière goes down after a scary collision with the Russian goaltender. pic.twitter.com/S5hLEHdk9P
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 28, 2019
On top of it being their biggest lost ever, it was also the first time Canada has been shut out in a World Juniors game since 1998 against Slovakia (a 0-0 tie).
For a perennial powerhouse like Canada, losses like this one are so unexpected and embarrassing, and many fans took the social media to voice their displeasure with the team.
I would like to apologize to the various people I texted to remind them that the #CANvsRUS game was on. Should’ve left them in blissful ignorance pic.twitter.com/BqPGzHHBcV
— Cath Ennis (@enniscath) December 28, 2019
I wonder if Canada can sneak Carter Hart in for the second period.
— xTech (@xTechHockey) December 28, 2019
Oh well. Is there any curling on?
— FrozenRodent (@FrozenRodent) December 28, 2019
Wtf Team Canada 🇨🇦 wake up this Russian Team is good gotta give them credit
— X-Mario ( Leafsnation) GO LEAFS GO 🏒🥅🚨 #Leafs (@4everleaffan) December 28, 2019
Watching the Canada vs. Russia game like… #WorldJuniors #WorldJuniors2020 pic.twitter.com/sp8pnWWtXI
— Jacqui Rostek (@REALTOR_Jacqui) December 28, 2019
Legitimately what in the fuck is happening. #CANvsRUS
Did we accidentally swap teams with the fucking Kazakhs?
— jaime (@wispFrontier) December 28, 2019
Each and every member of this team should be embarrassed
— Peter (@raptorsin2019) December 28, 2019
Going to be a Canadian hockey summit scheduled before this game is even over at this rate.
— J.D. Burke (@JDylanBurke) December 28, 2019
is mike babcock coaching team canada?
— karl the snowman ☃️ (@karlandtheleafs) December 28, 2019
Would be nice if the team showed up, no?
— Trent MacDougall (@tmacdougall37) December 28, 2019
when Russia pulls #harlemglobetrotters on canada then you know it's time to fire coach dale hunter #CanadaVsRussia
— fidel (@fidel79795490) December 28, 2019
Toughest part about this Canada loss is their fans are gonna have a tough time choosing which teenager to relentlessly bully on social media
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) December 28, 2019
This will be the biggest Russian victory since the US election. #WorldJuniors2020 #TeamCanada
— VisuallyBetter (@Isuckatpicking) December 28, 2019
The good news is there’s still plenty of time for Canada to turn things around. Their next game is against Germany on Monday at 9 am ET / 6 am PT on TSN.
