Disgusting, the ice is just disgusting out there. It looks like they are trying to skate on gravel. Canada has really taken control of this game, due in part to even more terrible goaltending, this time by Varlamov who has let in his share of softies.
The 2nd did showcase a spectacular shift by our own Artem Anisimov, who used his size to get to the slot and had a point blank shot that Mason saved, and he used his size and skill to set up a few other plays, and to help keep control of the puck. Cherepanov didnt do anything in the period, evertime he had the puck, it either hopped over his stick, or he fell down. I wouldnt look too much into his performance based on this game. Honestly I wouldnt look too much into any players performance, the ice and the reffing has really left a ton to be desired (something like 16 penalties called so far)
