Wednesday Roundup - Gamenight: Bruins @ Caps
by J.P. on Dec 10, 2008 6:30 AM EST
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The Caps and Bruins faced each other just four times last season, but produced some of the more memorable games of the campaign. There was the 10-2 pounding the Caps handed the B's, Donald Brashear's triple-minor meltdown, a goalie duel that the good guys won in a shootout, and what was likely the last game of Brian Pothier's career (speaking of which, make sure to read Corey's piece today). One only can guess what tonight has in story when the best team in the Eastern Conference comes to the VC.
The B's have won five straight and 14 of their last 16, have the League's best goalie by the numbers, and are scoring the most goals per game in the East while allowing the fewest in the entire League. They've been devastating at five aside and are in the top ten in both special teams categories.To top it all off (and this is easily the most predictive of the stats in this paragraph), the Caps have never beaten the Bruins on a Wednesday in December (0-2-0).
But the boys in red have more than a puncher's chance given how well they play at home, and the simple fact that they have Alex Ovechkin and Boston doesn't. Edge: Washington.
Just no Chris Rooney, please.
Elsewhere 'Round the Rinks:
On this day in 2003, the Caps fired Bruce Cassidy and hired Glen Hanlon.... Cap of the Day: Randy Burridge.... How depleted is the Hershey blueline? Greg Amadio was their number one guy this weekend.... clap, clap, clap clap clap, clap clap clap clap, Bear Tracks!... Finally, Fark, for the win.
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Open thread tonight, JP?
Might have to drop in. Someone’s got to manhandle the Broons.
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by Whale4ever on Dec 10, 2008 8:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brash vs Lucic
I’m not huge on the whole payback concept, but tonight I fully expect, in fact demand, that Brash earn his salary and perform a merciless beatdown of young Lucic. His cheapshot not only probably ended Pothier’s career but dramatically changed his life and he’s yet to pay for it. I’m not talking Todd Bertuzzi kind of retribution, but just a plain old jackhammering that Brash is famous for. Donald, this is what you brought here to do. Stand up for Pots and let the punk Lucic know that he has to pay for what he did last January. Don’t let that goal against the Islanders confuse you. You’re not a scorer, you’re an enforcer. So do your job tonight and complete the circle. If you don’t, you’re dead to me. (Of course, I would never say that to your face)
by b.orr4 on Dec 10, 2008 9:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
1) The Pothier hit is probably still on the minds of the Caps, but they better avoid getting too concerned about retribution while the game is still close. Lucic isn’t just out there to fight, but can score as well. Would it make for a good hockey matchup to have Brashear on the ice regularly with him?
by Fauxrumors on Dec 10, 2008 9:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not advocating taking a dumb penalty. (God knows Brash would never do that against the Bruins.) But I’m sure Lucic knows what he did and if he doesn’t, the article in the Times should remind him. And I’m equally sure he understands the concept of payback in the NHL and if Brash challenges him, he’ll probably fight (and lose). I actually like Lucic and wish he played here, but there’s a bill that’s got to be paid and then everyone, most importantly Pothier, can move on.
by b.orr4 on Dec 10, 2008 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that is correct, sir
that bill is due, and I wouldn’t be shocked at all if it’s #8 who carries the mail
by bigonetimer on Dec 10, 2008 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not a fight of course
just a good, clean, open ice shoulder check under his chin.
by bigonetimer on Dec 10, 2008 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahah
that was a nice little run there:
"the Caps have never beaten the Bruins on a Wednesday in December (0-2-0).
But the boys in red have more than a puncher’s chance given how well they play at home, and the simple fact that they have Alex Ovechkin and Boston doesn’t. Edge: Washington."
by sroessler on Dec 10, 2008 9:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Incidentally, Semin, Sloan and Green “could return to the lineup for Wednesday’s game” according to the Caps website. That’d be a nice shot in the arm.
by marky narc on Dec 10, 2008 9:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
and just as likely, i could be banging carrie millbank tonight. not holding my breath.
by macvechkin on Dec 10, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
be sure to let us know how that turns out, macvechkin
by David M. Getz on Dec 10, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
of her, not you, of course :)
as she is pure hockey goddess
by bigonetimer on Dec 10, 2008 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That story of Corey’s should be distributed to every professional and collegiate athlete in the US.
by TylerG on Dec 10, 2008 9:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree with you on that one. All you have to do is ask Chris Benoit if you don’t believe that concussions and PCS are a serious problem. Distribute it starting at the pee-wee level.
by IRockTheRed on Dec 10, 2008 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great post JP!
Loved the Times article about Pothier and the reference to Fark.
Would read again.
A+++++
by alienofamerica on Dec 10, 2008 10:25 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
wow
Flash possibly out. the debacle continues.
by ns on Dec 10, 2008 10:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
christ amighty
but, Helllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllooooooooooo, Oskar! Can’t wait to see this guy.
by bigonetimer on Dec 10, 2008 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Brian is indeed through with the NHL, can we retire #2 jersey? I really liked the guy.
A friend told me a few weeks ago that Lucic is the next Cam Neely. I disagreed, saying Cam had class, but Lucic is just a goon on a high scoring team. I wouldn’t mind seeing The Donald get a few shots in on this guy but I don’t think Lucic can be beat down. Are we sure he’s only 6’4"? Perhaps he has some goalie equipment on underneath.
by hotdog88gt on Dec 10, 2008 1:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Retire the Jersey???
For a guy that played a grand total of 110 games for the team? I like him too, both as a player and a person, but come on….
by Wisper on Dec 10, 2008 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Lucic-Neely comparison is one that keeps popping up and in my opinion it isn’t a very good one and you’d never hear it if Lucic wasn’t playing for Boston. But I do think he’s much more than a goon on a good team – he potted 30 goals as an 18 year old in juniors, held his own as a 19 year old in the NHL, and is shooting 17% this season as a twenty year old. He might not be Cam Neely but I think he’ll be a consistent 20-25 goal scorer who will top 30 a couple times in his career. I don’t think he’s a goon either: I believe he has no major penalties for anything other than fighting, no game misconducts, and two ten minute misconducts, one of which was from that Boston/Dallas game where Sean Avery and Steve Ott turned it into a circus.
by David M. Getz on Dec 10, 2008 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
absurdity
Lucic is a nice player, but Cam Neely was a stud and a gamechanger. And that dirty bastard Samuellson ruined a Hall of Fame career. If you have the stomach for it, here’s the hit:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd8cDxL_5IE
by bigonetimer on Dec 10, 2008 6:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus – I’ve been in meetings damn near all day, with only brief moments to steal away to update the “What We’re Reading” for you folks. Did I miss anything other than Osala up, Flash out?
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by J.P. on Dec 10, 2008 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did you catch the end of the Puck Daddy link in your reading section? this is rich…
by macvechkin on Dec 10, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s amazing. I need to stick that one in the back pocket for later…
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
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Washington
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21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
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Tampa Bay
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19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
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Atlanta
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18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
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Florida
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19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
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Carolina
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21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
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