Game Day Open Thread: Caps @ Pens
by J.P. on Jan 14, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Ovechkin Semin Washington Capitals Good
@ Malkin Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins Evil
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009, 7:30 PM EST
Mellon Arena
Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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Per Tarik:
Clark, Mo out. Lines as follow:
Forwards
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Semin
Boudreau noted that he might switch Semin and Kozlov
Fleischmann-Fedorov-Kozlov
Laich-Nylander-Fehr
Brashear-Steckel-Bradley
Defense
Alzner-Helmer
Erkine-Green
Schultz-Jurcina
Theodore
Johnny
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Agreed. Enormous game for Theo.
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Pick one for tonight – great effort, unlucky loss or crappy effort, lucky win.
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I’d pick crappy effort, lucky win. 2 points is 2 points.
by capsfan4life on Jan 14, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
unlucky loss, it’s what we always seem to get from Pit games.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
Let’s put them in a TLC match and see who comes out on top :)
by capsfan4life on Jan 14, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Stone Cold Alex Semin hits Crosby with the steel chair and Alex “Animal” Ovechkin grabs the tag team titles from the ladders! By god! By god!
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
If there is a God...
He will not let us suck tonight!
i'm O.K. with sucking for one more night
If it proves once and for all that there is no god
Your favorite meme is dead
Giroux-like = Giroux’s uncanny ability to screw up breakaways.
Cindy = Sidney Crosby.
Eat it Cindy = You suck, Sidney Crosby. We hate you. A lot.
by capsfan4life on Jan 14, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
That wasn’t Brash’s stick. Doesn’t matter much.
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I love the play by Brads to skate off when his stick broke 3-on-5.
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Warning: Capitals may cause heart conditions
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions
He didn’t sell it. He’s not that type of player.
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Yep
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 14, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
The league needs to rig things for us sometime.
by Scrabbleship on Jan 14, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
We blew all those chances to get into the empty net
We have to get Cindy in her place. NOW!!!
Dude. Seriously. Sidney is male. Get new material.
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Thank you. That particular method of insult drives me a little bonkers.
“Crysby” I’m OK with, though.
by CapitalCentre on Jan 14, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
it is clear the league tells the refs to favor the pens, every game of theirs i’ve watched (vs caps or not), so yeah, the league. doubly so since it was the fish that drew the second call
Pens are sixth in the League in PP opportunities. Caps are 15th. That proves nothing, of course. But it’s a stat.
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Oh, c’mon. The double-minor was an easy call in real time, and the Schultz one… iffy, but not over the top. The Caps will get their chances.
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Hey, man – good to see you. Wish it was under better circumstances.
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Anyone tell you Law School’s not worth it? :)
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Been there, got the degree – so let me say, if you KNOW why you want to go to law school, then it might be worth it! :)
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 14, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Bacstrom Victor Overdrive
On the ice!
Your favorite meme is dead
by Edanger6 on Jan 14, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Spelled wrong
But I’ve been pimpin’ it for a while now. Thanks for noticing
Your favorite meme is dead
Looked like Malkin got an early elbow on Steckel before the goal too.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 14, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Q?
I thought $#!%!#pitt fans were the greatest fans in the world? Why are there plenty of empty seats in the first few rows? Are they tailgating for Sunday’s game? Snow?
So CSN sends Lisa Hillary and not Al Koken. Interesting.
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BTW, worth knowing for nights you’re away from the PC: The Caps tweet the game on Twitter: “The_Capitals”. Worth ‘following.’
already on their list, thanks for the info though :)
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
This is what’s called “weathering”
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Whiny Diver’s on his way to the dressing room. Picture Olympic divers in their little warm-up pool….
Look what you’ve done JP, making people scared to make typos!
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
Thankfully 91 on the draw there and NOT 19.
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Thankfully a wrister.
Scuderi’s ear feels like Thoreson’s nut.
Get better,Scuds.
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yeah, im stuck in illinois with a comcast service that doesn’t even give me versus on the main digital package
oh, uhh, hmm, have a look here: http://www.dgrin.com/showpost.php?p=1003743&postcount=7
I uploaded it the other day and didnt notice that they don’t animate here. gotta find another
Acceptable period. PP could’ve looked better.
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Agreed. The odd-man rushes were a bit much.
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Only for bad pizza.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 14, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Depends. Did you ask the delivery boy to come in and finish you off?
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(and that comment makes me an insensitive cad in need of growing up)
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there is no such thing as maturity on the interwebs.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
‘Bigotry’ is a little strong. I’ll give you immature.
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And as for mine… I’m feeling old today, so have to act out in the opposite manner. Apologies in advance.
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JP remember when the T-rexs fell to the Pterodactyls in game seven.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
remembers* oh please forgive me for that typo!
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Sigh. I’ve moved from Beaupre to Iafrate…
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Thank you Tim Tebow for that sermon.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
And thank you, Tim Tebow, for introducing us to this lass:
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No, no, seriously… some of my breast friends are… what were you saying?
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And reading Andrew Sullivan doesn’t make you gay either, fwiw (though if anything could…).
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Looks pretty well balanced to me…wait, you meant the ACTUAL game. Nevermind then.
by capsfan4life on Jan 14, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
boobs…there, now banish me to the Pensblog.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
Let’s keep this about hockey — look at those Steckel DD’s……
by Pi on Jan 14, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
No, no, seriously...
… some of my best friends are __________.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Correct answer: No. Biology pre-determines your sexual preference.
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Dammit. Joketown is killing the ’Cuse.
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VCU needs a team to upset in the first round this year, would love to see em take out the Orange. :)
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
his big point producing seasons were pre captancy I think.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 14, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
I think Hunter had his fair share as well.
by capsfan4life on Jan 14, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta get more pucks to the net – too many blocked.
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Shitty period in faceoffs, too.
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Hell yeah.
Good line combo, Bruce.
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Scuds may not be back. Never want to see that happen, no matter who or what team. Hope everything is ok long-term.
It didn’t get a response, so I reloaded.
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Yes. There was a bit of excess energy in the first period.
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Nice offensive shift for Juice back there, btw.
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And Sid? 90% (49.2% on the season)
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Lisa Hillary just said “catched,” I think.
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that’s on Helmer, but Alzner got worked behind the net.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 14, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Fehr on the backcheck (or lack thereof), but unlucky bounce.
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We never seem to get lucky bounces
But all the other teams do. What’s wrong with this picture?
Whatever GMGM was on when he gave JT60 that money, I’d like some.
He gave up that goal. Twice. Is that all that good?
by Scrabbleship on Jan 14, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
I mean, we’re not going to re-argue this point, but what should GMGM have done when Huet walked out on him after he met Huet’s demands, Scrapple?
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OK. At least now the cards are on the table…
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Dear lord, that was gorgeous.
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Btw, TWO scoring lines… how ’bout that.
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by J.P. on Jan 14, 2009 8:55 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nice backcheck, Cooke, you fucking douche.
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if my blog/presence here is worthy anything, it’s photoshop images.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Cooke is now -2, if I’m not mistaken.
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How does he end up on a line with Gino-Crosby? I can’t decide what I enjoy more, Therrien’s incompetence or Hossa’s summertime bitch-slap.
The keyboard is mightier.
He ends up there b/c EVERYONE ends up there at some point.
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The summer bitch slap was quite satisfying
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
If memory serves me correctly he should be good for at least one penalty before the end of the game?
Yes. Potentially a boarding major.
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I missed that, my dog is barking at strangers through the window
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
nm thought we actually had a boarding major coming up.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing happened – just predicting Matt Cooke’s next boneheaded move.
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That pairing has actually been quite good. They’re each +2 and rockin’ the Corsi.
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Yours is a welcome voice here in that regard
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Coincidentally, he left his back there as well.
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That was a kind of funny equipment fail.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 14, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
I think Crosby just uttered the phrase that rhymes with “bucking bunt”.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Mike Green is playing the point like anyone but Mike Green. Impressed.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
another broken stick, this from a slash
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:06 PM EST reply actions
So is a sucker punch to the berries, apparently.
by capsfan4life on Jan 14, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Steelerstahl, har har har, oh those Pittsburgh politicians
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions
that re-naming is good for a re-election bid.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Where the hell is the Ovie running down Malkin? The papers lied to me!
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:14 PM EST reply actions
What’s the over under on more people in this chat vs. people at a Thrashers game?
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions
Take a look at the Caps’ D minutes. Gabby’s really reelin’ in that 23-27 pairing. 19:49 for 52, 9:03 for 27.
19:49 through two is insane…. but warranted.
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extended and back to back power plays have a lot to do with Green’s time
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 14, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
I read he did 30 last night, yeah?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 14, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Remember? 55 and 23 playing well together?
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It was a cluster f – bad bounce, poor coverage, early breakout/bad backcheck
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Helmer looked like he pooped himself on that goal while Satan was winding up
by ns on Jan 14, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Damn – I thought you guys were talking career points as a captain. I’d have had Hatch for single season goals…
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Why can’t Comcast actually have cameras on the “pushing and shoving” by the benches?!
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So are the conspiracy theorists still upset with the officiating?
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If Feds scores, it’s all four Russians. If anyone else scores for the Caps, I’ll be just as happy.
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Just like when you pull the G at the end of the game.
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Where is Gordon, anyways? Injured, or just HS?
by capsfan4life on Jan 14, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Back spasms last I heard.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 14, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Way to play the body by Alzner there (for those who say he never does)
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PIT pen – 91 was arguing the quick whistle
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Is it just me or does there seem to be quite a lot of penalties called tonight? Maybe it’s just because they’ve all seemed to come right after another.
teams are playing real hard and forechecking…usually leads to penalties
by ns on Jan 14, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
How many times did Locker just say “Crosby” and “dive”?
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Well those two words just seem to flow together so seemlessly.
by capsfan4life on Jan 14, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
I’m first in line for a hefty serving.
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Btw, Cooke on the ice for all four Caps goals.
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Guess who's got goals in his last 3 games?
Flash.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
No class Monday = caps at 2 and then NHL 09 fun.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions
if everyone had it, i’d suggest the Japers Rink cup.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
BTW, nobody picked Theodore for the 1st penalty in the 3rd? Psh.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
The Richmond Renegades have the worst commercials ever.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions
That’s the most ridiculous report I’ve ever heard from an ice-level reporter.
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Clark is scratched for some other reason than the real one. It’s a mystery.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
i cant decide whether i think MVP was the best chant at VC or the WE WANT 10! that came out vs Boston last yr
by ns on Jan 14, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
one more guys, one more, just put it to them.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 9:52 PM EST reply actions
Now, btw, is the time AO needs to just get it deep rather than trying his dipsy-doo move.
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I’m streaming the Pens feed, and their announcers can’t stop talking about how reckless Ovie plays (in a bad way). However, they are tacitly admitting that he’s more impactful than Sid/Malkin though.
by Pivonka, Michael Ridley on Jan 14, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions
Jealousy is ugly. So is Malkin.
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reckless
as in for his own team or as in he’s going to hurt someone?
by ns on Jan 14, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
they’re complimentary of his talent, but they’re implying he’s classless and trying to injure.
by Pivonka, Michael Ridley on Jan 14, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions
that kind of crap happens on half the faceoffs. That is a weak call.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 14, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
way to keep the game close refs
by Pivonka, Michael Ridley on Jan 14, 2009 9:56 PM EST reply actions
My first choice as well
But with the putzes in Pburg booing every touch,I would like him to leave a bruise…
Y’know, if I was both immature and awesome at Photoshop…
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haha… IN the video he is actualy wiggling back and forth like he’s doing the twise from his knees.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 14, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
C’mon. Never like to see anyone hurt. Anyone.
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true. didn't realize how serious it was.
A-hole of the day right here.
by vt caps fan on Jan 14, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I was going there, but went against my urge.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 14, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Pens announcers noting OV’s sportsmanship (he was tapping his stick while Crosby was heading off the ice).
The keyboard is mightier.
But no 87 is nice. And free shots at the empty net w/o worrying about icing.
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OK, you win the interwebs.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 14, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Pens announcers on Caps: “They’re a very well-conditioned hockey club. They can go at a very high tempo all game.”
The keyboard is mightier.
Was that his first goal since that vicious half-slapper on Hasek in DET?
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 14, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions
In fairness, losing Scuds early screwed up PIT’s D pretty bad.
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Big game, been fun, thanks for putting up with me.
by CapitalsKremlin on Jan 14, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions
Glorious
Winning one at Pitt easily cancels out losing 3 in a row for me (but thankfully, not Boudreau). I only caught the tail end of the Pitt feed, but man those announcers sounded depressed (and seem not to be big fans of Ovie – while they did note him tapping his stick, they seemed stunned and were unsure at first if it was good sportsmanship), I guess it’s tough to be a Pens fan right now.
Happy Birthday, J.P.
Ovechkin and the boys came through for you.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
If I ever watch a Caps-Pens game with the Pens feed again, I’m going to cry.
Was a fun game, I only saw the third, as I had two shitty basketball games to watch my college lose while getting paid to play trumpet.
+ 1
I caught the game right before the Caps tied it at 2. The Caps feed was delayed by about 30 seconds so I watched the Pens feed and was really disgusted by what a bunch of hate-mongering homers the Pens announcers are. They constantly discussed Ovie’s lack of sportsmanship, imagined penalties against the Caps that the refs weren’t calling and generally went out of their way to sound like a bunch of ignorant assholes. Ugh!
What bugged me more was that, though the sports bar was almost all Caps fans, the management refused to put the Caps feed on. They also put a Maryland Miami basketball game on the big screen in non-smoking.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 14, 2009 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting...
to me at least. I watched the game with my father, who was commented in the first about how terrible the caps looked. I thought they looked fine until the penalty of having your opposition clip their own guy up high (I didn’t realize you could be penalized for that! >_>) which, in all fairness, is a real ball-buster. But I kept telling him that Pittsburgh looked equally bad, but he wasn’t listening. Until I made it a point for him to notice that their #1 line had MATT COOKE on it. Really? That’s some real offense depth.
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