Fans still celebrate: World Cup tournament ends with a 0-3 defeat / Despite another convincing performance, the German selection was denied further points
Out with applause! The German national ice hockey team had to say goodbye with a defeat at the end of this year's 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Herning/Denmark. Despite another convincing performance against the NHL star ensemble of Team Canada, the team of national coach Marco Sturm lost to the Maple Leafs with 0:3 (0:1, 0:1, 0:1). Nevertheless, the German Fans their favorites and gave applause after the final siren.
Leon Draisaitl's duel against his teammates at the Edmonton Oilers around Connor McDavid as well as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Darnell Nurse was eagerly awaited. The favorite immediately showed what was going on. After just 20 seconds, Niklas Treutle, who was guarding the German box for Mathias Niederberger, had to accept the 0-1 defeat by Brayden Schenn.
Nevertheless, the national team dared to go on offense as the game progressed, but without success. Another blow was to follow: McDavid initiated the 0:2 from Germany's perspective, as he had done with the first goal. Nugent-Hopkins' shot went through Treutle's legs. The keeper's view was blocked, however.
Despite all their efforts in the final third, the German selection lacked the necessary luck in front of the Canadian goal. Which was also due to the wear and tear of strength after an intense game. Tyson Jost increased the score to 3-0 in favor of the opponent. The Germans Fans Nevertheless, their team celebrated extensively and gave a big applause to the national team after the final siren.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, the national players will say goodbye for the summer break. A memorable and intense season is now coming to an end, especially for those players who won the silver medal at the Olympic Games in February. Starting tomorrow, the team will be scattered in all directions.
Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers: "I think we played a pretty good tournament overall, even if it wasn't quite enough. After a season like that, everyone is a little tired, including me, but that's understandable. We had our chances against Canada, but unfortunately we didn't take advantage of them, which may have been due to a lack of strength. I really enjoyed being with the national team again. It was also great how our Fans supported."
Patrick Hager, EHC Red Bull München: "We played against a very good Canadian team. It was difficult to create something offensively because they obviously played very well defensively. If you're behind after 20 seconds, it's difficult. But today's match doesn't reflect the tournament. In my opinion, we did very well with this newly formed team. Everyone must be aware that things don't always go uphill."
Gates: 0:1 Brayden Schenn (0:20), 0:2 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (28:14), 0:3 Tyson Jost (49:48)
Germany: Treutle (Niederberger) – Y. Seidenberg, M. Müller; Eisenschmid, Hager, Plachta – Holzer, D. Seidenberg; Draisaitl, Kahun, Ehliz – J. Müller, Krupp; Michaelis, Tiffels, Noebels – Mebus; Höfflin, Pietta, Uvira; Kramer.
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