orangeman

Yup, was hoping for a chance at a curling medal on Monday, but alas... Tbf, Thursday could be a big day for Canada. Just crazy seeing that Norway already has 6 medals, Italy with 7. Canada always gets more in the back half, though. I feel like the early schedule is even slower for Canada this year than in past years. Probably because moguls was moved, and short track starts later.

On another note, is it weird that they don't have a start list for the Ladies Big Air qualification yet? It starts in 2.5 hours.

Gallant simply played horribly. I don't remember the last shot he really made completely. Honestly don't even think they were outplayed by their opponents as much as they just didn't make the shots they had to make. Obviously they were playing against good teams, but particularly Gallant just never got them into the game, and Peterman always had to bail them out at the end. But most of the time bail out = limit the damage, i.e. in the 7th end today. Canada was never dominant in mixed curling anyway, and they could have lost anyway. But they absolutely did it to themselves for the most part, particularly against Estonia and Sweden.

Well, Canada misses playoffs again. And the way Gallant played here, I'm not that hopeful for the men's team, either.

Well, no playoffs for Gallant/Peterman.

Honestly, he's been really bad the last 4 or so games. Not a good sign for the men's tournament.

I think after Stellato-Dudek went down, Canada gave up trying to go for the bronze. Ice Dance also begins on Monday, so they probably wanted a rest for their individual medal chance. Honestly, even with Gilles and Poirier it would have been a battle for that bronze.

My bets for Day 2: 1. Yes 2. McKeever 3. 2 I prefer staying Canadian-centric. I do agree though, maybe post the answers if it's not too much trouble. I am more than sure Canada will win both matches tomorrow, and then drop the last one against the Swiss on Monday to miss the playoffs. It has to happen in the most heartbreaking way. Kind of like Beijing when they just needed a win against Australia in their last match and blew it. For figure skating, Canada has to finish above the Italians in 2 of the remaining 3 events. I just don't see it, especially against the home country. If Gogolev goes out of his mind again, we need the Georgian skater to finish between him and the Italian. Then we would need another higher placement in either pairs or ladies. Anything is possible, though. Pretty slow day for Canada all around, tbh. Which sucks since it's Sunday. Monday looks more busy.

I see what you did there. The one running the Contest is winning the Contest? Kidding of course! Great job and thank you @Topicmaster1010

Yes.

Poulin with the primary assist, basically 1/2 a point for the contest there...

It'll be tough, especially competing with the home team in a judged event.

He did quite well, but there were a couple of guys I expected in the final who weren't there to begin with. But it's okay, upwards and onwards.

Canada in 4th, just point out of the medals. But it'll be a challenge to get there.

I haven't really watched figure skating in years, but man that Japanese kid was really fun to watch.

Finally some good news for Canada today (besides Maltais' bronze, of course).

Canada into the final for the Team Event! Gogolev finishes ahead of Aymoz!

Canada likely out of the playoffs now.

And Canada loses in curling. Likely won't even make the playoffs now. Sad.

Listen judges, we can lose on our own, we don't need your help. Just ask the curlers! Seriously though, he did get his hand down which put him out of the top-3, but it still deserved a better score.

Unfortunately, he got his hand down which put him out of medal contention. But that was still a very low score.

Jobin just gets his hand on the snow on the landing, judges severely underscore him (American overscored again, naturally).

Canada finally makes a shot, gets 3. Probably the hardest shot of the game, and they actually make it.

I was able to stay in curling, and now I'm back in snowboarding.

Canada still sucking hard in curling...