Game Day Open Thread: Caps @ Flyers
by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 12:30 PM EST
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Today's probable netminders:
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anyone have insights on line combos?
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 12:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All I know is the starters for the Caps are:
Flash-Fehr no evil-Laich
Poti-Collins
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hmm
not exactly our top Czeching line
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s have a repeat of the prospects game, OK?
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
My God, I love the orange jerseys.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 1:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Aw poor little Mike Knuble can’t handle getting hit?
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Flyers are getting better chances on our power play than we are.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But you knew that was going to happen.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sigh—which Johnny are we getting today?
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah – hopefully the one that showed up against the Bruins.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brashear over Cote decisively: called by about two dozen people.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s about time Brash fought somebody.
Cote loses most all his fights, but DAMN.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so clearly Brash can still fight if he wants
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a BS call there.
Ovechkin just lost his balance.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
perhaps, but who dug up Pelle Lindburgh this morning?
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 1:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We always seem to find the hot goaltenders.
Ovi must be loving the boo’s.
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If he scores, he might cup his ear a la Buffalo-style :)
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So the caps are on pace for about 96 shots today.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d really like to see Fehr fight someone, I’m not sure why.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hm. I’m not so sure that’s a good idea. :)
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The kid in the fur-lined hoodie behind John Stevens could not look like more of a douche.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Does it have ‘Flyers’ written on it? Because if not, I can think of a easy way he could.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit, 20 shots in 12 minutes and not one has gone in?
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, can’t say they aren’t getting any pressure on.
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let this first period be a lesson: eat your Wheaties.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Damn. They’ve got to get something by. They are dominating, we need something to show for it.
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Big rebound from Johnson
Damn the Flyers almost got another there.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
would’ve hurt…nice couple of saves there after
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh hey. Brent Johnson. Haven’t see you in a while. How ya been?
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice saves by Johnson
Second and third saves of the night.
by boz on Dec 20, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, look at that, a response to getting all over the goalie.
Also, shouldn’t that have been a slashing penalty?
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Caps have been crazy good at keeping the puck in the zone.
Green especially.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
is there no local feed in PHI today? we love Locker, but I imagine he drives you all nuts
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
First game Coburn has worn a visor, I think.
(Doubt anyone cares).
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did he just come back from an injury?
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, but he did take a nasty puck to the face that knocked him out of the conference finals last year.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa. Yeah, OK. I’d start wearing a visor, too.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He got hit in the face in the playoffs against Pittsburgh and missed two games, but he hasn’t worn one since. I couldn’t tell ya why he’s got one on today.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Missed the whole rest of the series actually.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
like his ad for the NHL, too. good Dman
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Injury?
Lasse Kukonen played only 1:23 (3 shifts) in the first. If he’s out and the Capitals play half as well as they did in the first it’s going to be a long day for the Flyers remaining D.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 1:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a blessing for the Flyers, believe me.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lassie?
didn’t his parents know any better?
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Metropolit was a late scratch and Kukkonen dressed as a forward today.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a shame – always a fan of Metro.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, seems like a real good guy.
There’s a great story about him that was in the Philadelphia Inquirer back during training camp.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/20080914_A_long_day_s_journey_to_Flyers.html
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For what reason is Comcast not doing this game in HD?
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 20, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a good question considering it’s on CSN Philly in HD.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone can understand what Comcast does, they win a Nobel.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is a much anticipated game for many fans…you’d think they would be trying to put the best product out there…
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 20, 2008 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I classify this as “widescreen standard definition”
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 20, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and by the way – are these the regular Philly home unis or are these just their 3rd/throwbacks?
Because, really, these are classy old school.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3rd/throwbacks. Black are regular home sweaters.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 20, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’re the thirds. They debuted on Black Friday. I think a lot of us hope they become the standard home jerseys real soon.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Count me in that group. I dig the 70s-style nameplates.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I may not like the Flyers…but fair enough, these orange sweaters are an improvement over the black ones.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 20, 2008 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, they need to survive this one. Philly got some good pressure.
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And yes, 26 shots is a Washington road record for shots in a period.
Now let’s get a goal, guys.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 2:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Incidentally, the most shots the Flyers have given up in a period was 32 against the North Stars in ’72.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice work Brashear. Lovely little shiner there.
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ditto. A plumber’s goal would be sweet.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, Niittymaki has AO’s number today.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s got everybody’s number so far….
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The D pairings seem to be mixed up this period, and I don’t think I’ve seen Poti….
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
announcers just noted that
only four minutes in the first
by boz on Dec 20, 2008 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of D time
Green already has 17+ minutes only halfway through the game.
by boz on Dec 20, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He tends to pile up the minutes anyway. :)
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
look how far out of the crease Nitty was
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
can’t say I miss that Briere backdoor goalpost play
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no excuse there…bad play by Jurcina to boot
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me we’ll be seeing Jose on Tuesday.
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 2:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If they could find a way to get something on this PP, they’ll be right back in it.
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
of course, by they, I meant the Caps……….
Ugh
by Ames on Dec 20, 2008 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…I’m just waiting for this to somehow get blamed on Jose…
by RyanF on Dec 20, 2008 2:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
well that’s the story today…wide open net
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shots
Caps lead 39-13. If only that mattered.
by boz on Dec 20, 2008 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
….Johnny Johnny Johnny…playing down to your backup status today.
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 2:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Time
Green: 21 minutes
Ovechkin: 17:41, which is a bit absurd for a winger, but he is playing point on the powerplay.
by boz on Dec 20, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eh, might as well. Give Johnny some rest.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Green slowed down because he thought he was getting a penalty.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…and terrible backchecking didnt help
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well that’s about 45 minutes late, but I’m glad we cracked him
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s going ugly here shortly…
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Actually, it’s been ugly for quite a while. :) But I know what you mean.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
course it’s hindsight, but I was not sure about this goalie switch strategy by Bruce. You gotta guy in theo who’s low on the confidence meter right now, coming off an injury and who hasn’t played for a while, and now he’s getting torched and run over to boot.
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caps have fallen off the wagon. Good effort wasted. Get it out of their system..
by Old Bob on Dec 20, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
here we go, here we go, here we go here we here we here we go…
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s time to put the website producer back in net, keep these other two healthy.
by boz on Dec 20, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Some Caps here feel the need to get on the scoresheet by any means necessary.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this game makes me want to punch a puppy
by Sombrero Guy on Dec 20, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they used ’em all up in the first.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ballsy.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Give him props for stepping back up a second time.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yup
surpried they didn’t get misconducts to get’em out of the game…thirdsies?
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t the rule three fights and you get a misconduct?
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, three majors (not limited to fighting) = game misconduct.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Although, most other majors carry an automatic game misconduct with them anyway…
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
definitely a game misconduct—they may have tacked on automatic suspensions in the new shiny NHL…
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To all the people who were dying to see Brash fight.
You got your wish. I still don’t see what the point was.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Also, tee hee @ the Flyers fans who tossed their hats out on the ice at the wrong time!
HEY WE’RE DOWN BY FIVE, I NEED TO FIND TINY VICTORIES WHEREVER I CAN.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that’s what we needed from Johnny on number 3…
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Flyers Fans have probably listened to too much Steve Coates. Is there a dumber bastard anywhere on the continent?
by Old Bob on Dec 20, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vinny Cerrato—ever hear him on that bullshit show on Mondays? For real…
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The drunk bastard caught a hat the first time and put it on.
It was fitted, multi-colored Phillies hat.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AW come on
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve never seen that happen before.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The refs are told not to step in between, but usually there isn’t a five yard separation between the fighters. Asham was scared and backed down.
by boz on Dec 20, 2008 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh… not what happened. He was getting ready by taking his helmet off and rolling up his sleeves.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think that would have been pretty…count on Brash marking that one down for next time
hell of a game by Nitty-congrats, and we’ll catchya the next time around. good stuff today.
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Completely agree… Asham probably would’ve gotten his bell rung, although probably not Cote-style.
When it comes to Brashear though, it’s worthy of praise just having the balls to fight him. I know the problem I had when he was a Flyer was that he didn’t fight enough (and from what I read it seems that’s how you guys feel too), but it’s not because he doesn’t want to…. he just has no takers.
Nitty was out of this world today. Biron’s flu bug might just cost him the starting job.
Looking forward to next time, see ya.
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 6:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Asham needed to go change his tampon.
by Sombrero Guy on Dec 20, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s crap. Linesman grabs Brash and then Asham slashes Brash in the leg.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know it’s bad when the announcers spend the final minute discussing football.
by boz on Dec 20, 2008 3:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mark your calendars
Jan. 6th, The Rematch. It should be fun.
by b.orr4 on Dec 20, 2008 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the japers post-game
should be interesting…
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, Biggie, I missed the game. My recap won’t be too exciting.
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just out of Curiosity
When was the last time a team outshot its opponent by 20 and lost by six goals?
by b.orr4 on Dec 20, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
good question…not sure how one could find out.
Well, B.orr, I think people got an eyeful of Brash today! He was in his ‘element’
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure was and what a difference it made. ;-)
by b.orr4 on Dec 20, 2008 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the fights in the third were just old school gratutiousness, .but the Cote smackdown in the first, right after Lupul’s goal, is the essence of fighting in the NHL: we had the momentum, dominating them really, they get it back with a goal, and boom, next shift (I think). And what happened? We get the momentum right back. Too bad we couldn’t turn it into goals—today’s game score could have easily been the other way around had we netted that first one right away.
On a side note, I gotta wonder what Bruce said after the game.
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 5:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of… how did the Philly fans behave themselves in this thread?
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Models of etiquette, as always, JP ;)
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d expect nothing less. Just checkin’ – sometimes people choose these types of games to make their debuts around here, and that’s not necessarily welcome.
I know you’re decent enough… for a Flyers fan. :)
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce post-game
JP-how was the tone and tenor?
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t see it.
The long and short of today for me was that early in the week the wife asked if we could go to her folks place for brunch today to do a pre-Xmas gift exchange. I glanced at the schedule, saw the Flyers, assumed it was a 7pm game and said yes.
I regretted my sloppiness… until around 2:30.
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That said, I don’t think he was pleased with the way the game ended.
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
feast your eyes on the first period if you have a chance…Locker said it: our best road period of the year, and zilch to show for it. you’ll be shaking your head. it’s downhill from there.
We got the ’backup ’Johnny today, not #1 starter Johnny.
Brash was the human highlight reel—the beatdown of Cote in the first was vintage.
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I did see that first beatdown. I wept.
And you had to know after that first period – when they dominated but were down – that they’d lose, no?
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, actually I thought we’d come back and keep it up in the second—that’s whatcha get for being a fan, I guess…
I thought the third was a disgrace, and I’m not talking about the fighting. A total lack of concentration, bad positioning, odd man rushes out the wazoo, no one backchecking…that’s why I wanted to know how BB sounded post game. Actually, you don’t even need sound…he turns beet red when he’s geeked up and his head looks like it’s even more balloon like and is about to pop.
The other interesting thing is putting in Theo for the third. I heard no mention of a Johnny injury. Very questionable strategy in hindsight (natch), down only 3-1
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My guess – total conjecture – is his hip was bothering him (travel, day game gives him less time to stretch out pre-game, etc.). Otherwise, it makes no sense, even if he wasn’t sharp (which it sounds as if he was not).
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…or Bruce was sending a message to Theo, ’here’s your chance.’
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I made my debut when it was only 1-0 and you guys were owning possession, just for the record. :)
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, B&P, you made your debut yesterday.
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, forgot about that.
So I made my debut when the outcome was still up in the air, then. =P
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by Travis Hughes on Dec 20, 2008 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and was a damn fine sport about it, too.
h/t
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 5:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
actually, it was a good give and take—a little trash talk from Salmon : 0
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t help myself.
I’ve been reading Japer’s Rink for almost a year now. I was “Ben” during the playoffs last year if you remember, JP.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, nice. I had no idea. Welcome back.
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by J.P. on Dec 21, 2008 1:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of… how did the Philly fans behave themselves in this thread?
Honestly, no complaints whatsoever.
by David M. Getz on Dec 20, 2008 11:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching this on Tivo, and I swear the Caps post game show has shown this clip of Ovechkin blowing a snot rocket like five times.
by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 20, 2008 5:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he’s no pretty boy, that is certain. The anti-Crosby
by bigonetimer on Dec 20, 2008 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the field blow is Ovi’s trademark move. When they had that “Ovech-cam” game last year, he must’ve done it 90 times.
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Btw, 192 comments on a day when the goalies allow seven goals on 28 shots against and not a single mention of Simeon Varlamov…
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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2008 5:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just browse Caps insider. People were practically hoping we could airlift him to Hershey in time for the third.
by Sombrero Guy on Dec 20, 2008 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not that I agree of course. I’d rather him keep getting work in the AHL.
by Sombrero Guy on Dec 20, 2008 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but haven’t we determined that the commentariat at Caps Insider is marginally literate?
I was saying it as a point of pride, that our group of folks is a little more measured and, well, smart.
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by J.P. on Dec 21, 2008 1:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here ya go
Simeon Varlamov Simeon Varlamov Simeon Varlamov Simeon Varlamov
Weird how HE looked like the vet in net the other night…but I also agree with Sombrero on where he should be for a little longer.
by dcrock on Dec 20, 2008 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I alluded to him.
His return is inevitable. The timing is another matter.
by Old Bob on Dec 20, 2008 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To which I say: “a couple years down the road.” Varly (Valapski?) will only see one or two more games this season, and I’m OK with that.
I've won as many games for the Capitals as Michael Belhumeur has.
by marky narc on Dec 20, 2008 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my guess is we’re gonna see more than 1-2 games. Neither of these guys has proven to be healthy, and frankly, I hope an opportunity for McChesney opens up as well.
My feeling is one of these three guys in the minors is gonna get dealt at the deadline, if not sooner.
by bigonetimer on Dec 21, 2008 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
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21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 30 |
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Tampa Bay
|
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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