Game Day Open Thread: Sabres @ Caps
by J.P. on Dec 26, 2008 3:34 PM EST
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it a little early, people.
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on my way downtown now
to take my familiar seats in Section 104. let’s see what the Washington Bears have in store tonight! man, if this team ever gets healthy…
by CAPS NEWS NETWORK on Dec 26, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Down with the Banana Slugs!
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 6:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caps placed Fedorov on LTIR (ankle) today. This is to fit Clark back into the line-up tonight.
That’s right Captain Chris is suited up and playing tonight. Damn, it feels good to say that.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope it gives the guys a boost tonight. Good to see Clark back.
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. Brash is back in the line-up tonight as well. I’m slightly less psyched up about that.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh, any idea why Lalime is in net tonight?
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 7:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not really sure, but this is the front end of a back-to-back for Buffalo, so I’m guessing Miller is/was already penciled in to play against the Isles tomorrow night.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lalime
Yeah, Kolbe just said Miller will go tomorrow vs the NYI. Also, Buffalo flew into DC today, so they did not want to overdue it with him (I guess it’s OK for Lalime….)
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That makes sense.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right off the bat, Jose tested. Hey – he saved it!
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is it bad that I consider it a good thing when we don’t get scored on on the first shot of the game?
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know, we shouldn’t have to keep pointing that out, but it’s always stressful when Jose is in net.
Caps are playing with five forwards in the power play again.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Easy
Let’s recall that the NYR goals against JT were mostly the fault of of some very sketchy D-work in front of him. Certainly he could have bailed out the team with some very good saves, but it wasnt like he was out there with a red-tipped stick and sunglasses……
i think we can “breathe a sigh of relief” that we’re backchecking today, and clearing out in front of JT.
It’s geting too easy to criticize JT lately, let’s just be sure it’s fair…..
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, I don’t disagree with that at all. The entire team stunk against NYR in the first period.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see they’ve got Clark on the “fourth” line with Brash and Gordo.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice save. Not nice being unable to keep it in the zone on a power play.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, not really sure what brooks was doing there.
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In other news.....
NHL indentified these teams as the top sellers in “third jerseys” so far this season.:
Pittsburgh Penguins
Buffalo Sabres
Philadelphia Flyers
Boston Bruins
Edmonton Oilers
New York Islanders
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I notice most of those are teams that are using a retro uniform as their third jersey.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
as much as I hate the Flyers
those orange retro thirds they wore the other night were dope
by bigonetimer on Dec 26, 2008 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
was always a sucker for the NYI jerseys of yore…….
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another penalty free period for the Caps. I like it.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that only means that the refs will realize this during the intermission and “even things up” in the second period (so they can “swallow the whistle” in the third). It’s one of the many things that bugs me about the NHL. actually, it drives me crazy……
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
holy cow, comcast is showing highlights from the world juniors?!
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did they show Tavares’ goal from the other night?. nice hand-eye coordination…….
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that guy is amazing. He’s gonna look great in a Tampa uniform…
by bigonetimer on Dec 26, 2008 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ha!
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
more funny stuff....
Pens 0-0 after 1 with the NJD. They had 2 pp’s but only 5 SOG. They really are having some issues getting rubber at goalies. Funny when i keep reading Malkin will get 140-150….
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Suddenly, the Brash/Gordo/Clark line thinks it’s an scoring line. :)
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’d really like us to take advantage of the back-up being in net tonight…
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Caps seem to be having better chances.
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like, I barely remember any Shots on Goal by the Sabres. No wonder their fans are pissed this year.
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NHL game tracker says the shots are 18-11, but the Caps do have more “in-front” shots.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that was a sweet move by Brash, too bad he didnt go straight to the net
by bigonetimer on Dec 26, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s providing some energy tonight, right?
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
guy’s got great hands…for a ‘goon’
by bigonetimer on Dec 26, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but the Caps only have 2 SOG this period……
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are they both from Brashear/Clark’s line? lol
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, there we go.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
would have bet a bunch the next penalty would be called on us……
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(and no, i dont play for the Caps). I use the term “us” to mean the team I support……(I usually mock the we/us/our crowd…..
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I though we were getting a shortie there…
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was a good oppty
the Sabres D were scrambling and running around
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vanek is hurt. Yikes.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did they announce something or did you see it?
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he limped off to the dressing room, assisted .
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He blocked that shot with his ankle and skated off limping.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, apparently i totally missed it
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He blocked that shot from Ovi then basically crawled to the bench.
by Ames on Dec 26, 2008 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GOAL MONEY.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And Helmer gets an assist.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lalime should’ve had that one I think…
by bigonetimer on Dec 26, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eminger scored for Tampa……breaking up Vokuon’s SO streak.
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HELL YEAH.. oh crap.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Taking goals away from Ovie only gets him riled up more. A-OK by me. Caps gat a 4-on-3 power play? Don’t see too many of those.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
shoot, that was a layup for Clark right there
by bigonetimer on Dec 26, 2008 8:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GOOOOOOOOOOOAL.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Was that Brash?!
See? Fourth line. :)
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That line's been workin' it all night
and they’re rewarded
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
definitely, and great to see! love to see those guys come through.
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brash as of now.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope it goes to Gordon- that guy is so under rated, I’d love to see him get a goal.
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
looked like they both got a piece
by bigonetimer on Dec 26, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wohoo !!!!!!!! Gotta keep movin’ forward. Cannot go into a shell now in front of JT…..tho it’s nice Vanek still out…….
by Pi on Dec 26, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WTF.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who does he think he is, Bobby Baun?
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good save by Theo.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 9:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ovie tilts it back the other way!
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
THAT GOAL:
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They can replay it a dozen times
and I would never tire of seeing it
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is that a 10 on the sarcasm meter? ;-)
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Short shifts, guys.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 9:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ovie had like 2 or 3
on that last shift. Awesome!
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought you couldn’t score with your body “intentionally.”
by Whiter Mage on Dec 26, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
Sabres were finally playing with some urgency. It worked.
by Pookie on Dec 26, 2008 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not too keen on Ovie taking an icing there.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No matter.
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by marky narc on Dec 26, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good game.
And really, only fitting that Ovi’ goal becomes the game winner
by Ames on Dec 26, 2008 9:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no doubt—neither goal was really on him.
by bigonetimer on Dec 26, 2008 9:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
would love a 10 point lead over the canes after tonight!
by sonia on Dec 26, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Canes just made it 5-4….ATL’s defense is horrible. Yikes.
by DebCapsFan on Dec 26, 2008 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Derek Roy is a Sidney Crosby wannabe without the talent. I’m not kidding. That guy got away with a billion slashes, and dove at least three times. He also broke his stick on the post after his team lost.
In general, the Sabres AND their fans seem to be a ton of whiny bastards, who like taking little cheap shots. I’m sick and tired of it.
by Whiter Mage on Dec 26, 2008 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
without the talent? so i guess he is sidney ‘dead wood’ crosby then
by 202-206 on Dec 26, 2008 11:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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