2023-05-13 11:39:00
The Swiss team started its World Championship in Riga with great seriousness. Against the Slovenians, the Helvetians won very easily 7-0.
This is called a successful introduction. No bad surprise like six years ago in Paris where Patrick Fischer’s troops led 4-0 before seeing the Slovenians come back to 4-4. No, this time the players in the red jersey with the white cross did not panic.
We have long documented and emphasized the importance of the presence of NHL players in the Swiss contingent and this has once again been verified. The top four scorers were Malgin twice, Moser and Niederreiter, three of the four players from North America since Tim Berni is supernumerary.
The Colorado Avalanche forward opened fire in the 13th minute on the game’s first power play. Ideally served by Dean Kukan, Malgin found Kroselj’s top corner. 33 seconds later, it was Janis Moser who doubled the lead by adjusting the top of the net with the precious help of Niederreiter in front of the Slovenian goalkeeper. The captain of the selection of Patrick Fischer made his contribution in the 33rd on the second Swiss power play by deflecting a shot from Malgin.
Power-play létal
Very good against the Czech Republic during the last warm-up match, the Swiss numerical advantage was again highlighted. The puck circulated very well. We will of course avoid any excitement insofar as it will be necessary to review all this against more upscale nations, but scoring four goals on his first four attempts is rather encouraging.
Among the points to be corrected, Switzerland can and must do better in the middle third. Too ‘nice’, she let the Slovenians take the game on their own. We bet that against a more precise opponent, this dilettanteism could bring unpleasant surprises.
Another source of satisfaction for Patrick Fischer, his fourth row piloted by Tanner Richard was lively. Calvin Thürkauf and Christoph Bertschy also bring welcome energy, which could prove invaluable in front of the big nations and in decisive matches.
Switzerland will not really have time to think since they will be on deck on Sunday afternoon (3:20 p.m.) for their second match of the tournament against Norway.
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