Game Day Open Thread: Flyers @ Caps
by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, Flyer-hatin' people.
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Is it 7 yet??
Is it too soon to start drinking for this game?? It feels a little like alcoholism considering I’m by myself and in Indiana where I don’t think they know hockey exists…
by Lindskl32 on Jan 6, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Are the Fort Wayne Komets no more?
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha they’re still around… But down in Bloomington, its all basketball, all the time. Sometimes we acknowledge that IU has a football team, but hockey is still pretty far off the radar.
by Lindskl32 on Jan 6, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough, you are in deep deep Hoosier-ville, you have my sympathies! (not that Dayton is much of a hockey town either, but at least we’ve managed to keep an ECHL (‘the league with the meaningless acronym!’) team alive.
Too bad the Caps ECHL team is South Carolina, it would be nice to occasionally see a Caps prospect play here.
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it’s never too early for a little “pregame”… OK, there is such a thing as too early but not for THIS GAME!!
by Leif on Jan 6, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the support :) An hour and a half seems like an eternity right now… I might be watching 24 players on the ice by the time the puck drops instead of 12
by Lindskl32 on Jan 6, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know who the refs are tonight?
just tell me it’s not the kiddie crew.
by bigonetimer on Jan 6, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Refs are Dan O’Halloran and Chris Ciamaga
Linesmen are Brisebois and Nowak
by Ames on Jan 6, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where do you get that info, Ames?
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Which also supplied the useful info that tomorrow is Brash’s 37th birthday. I think he needs to deliver a nice pre-b-day beatdown and start the celebration early
by Ames on Jan 6, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JP- you can also get the info on the Caps site under Game Summary
by Lindskl32 on Jan 6, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I Hate the Flyers
Also: Don’t forget to make your SPG picks. :)
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Jan 6, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of...
Can you set up a Flyers SPG? I’d love to play it.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see I’m not the only person who bounced over here early! :)
Luckily, I survived some computer surgery today (or rather, my computer survived it), so I’m ready to go.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 6:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if Stormy is watching tonight...
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 6:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Only if there’s a TV on her ceiling. :)
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have nothing to say about that picture, but my friend here does:
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How dare you…
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What can I say? She didn’t like the uni…
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Three-Or-More No More?
I didn’t realize his GAA dropped below 3.00. Nice! Keep it up tonight, Jose!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 6, 2009 6:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on Brash/Cote, Round 1… 7 minutes. Get your bets in.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m expecting Semin and Sbisa to have a go.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that penalty might have been a product of Sbisa being somewhat unfamiliar with playing forward.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
or Sbisa being somewhat unfamiliar with playing Mike Green.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Nicky. LOVE Nicky.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BACKSTROM! Caps start the game off right :)
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, damn – that was quick!
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Such nice hands
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Biron didn’t see that at all. And it was right in front of him…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awww… Poor Flyers have some injuries. My poor bleeding heart cries out for them.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I know, seriously. Cry me a river, right? A lot of teams have been piling up injuries this season, but I’m like “Yeah, tell me about it.”
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Puck possession is overwhelmingly in favor of the Caps
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Flyers just need to weather the storm – Caps can’t keep it up all night.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Depending on what medication they took… :)
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice stop there by Theodore.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Christ, Fehr.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
For the sheer rarity of it
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was because Nylander has such great finishing skills.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait who is the penalty against?
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Boyd Gordon.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interference on Gordo
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s going to be 5-on-3.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome work by Alzner on the boards against Hartnell.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You gotta turn the puck over when you see that delayed 5-on-3.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I didn’t quite get why whoever it was didn’t simply give the puck to Jurcina.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. They wasted some valuable seconds.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Schultz had an easy clear there…
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
well at least ovie will have a chance for a break when he gets out of the box
by Ginga on Jan 6, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully he isn’t released on a stoppage in play.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that shoulda been a third Cap in the box for that hook on Richie.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes. But this is the NHL after all.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
can’t happen, but wishful thinking!!
by bigonetimer on Jan 6, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job by Randy Jones there.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love watching Semin curl-and-drag. it’s a thing of beauty.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but I was going to ignore that part ;)
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great kill.
I can’t believe the differences b/t the Flyers PP at home and on the road.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Its going to have to be a pretty deflating penalty on the Caps for the Flyers to score on the PP tonight.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Richrads line vs. Ovie's line
It doesn’t get better than this.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Right on. Just about to mention that.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice of Bruce to man-up and not try to hide Ovie
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that would have been in the net a few weeks ago
by Ginga on Jan 6, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice breakout
led by Braydon Coburn.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Btw, it’s going to be so nice once Nick learns how to win draws. Probably would net him an extra 5-10 points per year.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I could only imagine
how good he could be if he could win draws cleanly in the offensive zone.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
POWE!
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Um, no idea what I was going there.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Biron blows, btw.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Goes without saying
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be surprised if Clark’s gloves stay on all game.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hartnell? Upshall?
Who would he fight?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
liking how this fehr, clark, laich line plays
by Ginga on Jan 6, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dang, Gagne almost snuck that one through.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a great year Gagne is having. Always one hit away, though…
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Your too cruel
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You don't need to tell Flyers fans that...
Two words: Eric Lindros.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I remember there were some serious Gagne to Washington rumors many years ago. Sort of wanted it at the time, not nearly so much now.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Ovie just killed Sbisa
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great hit by Ovie!
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
POWE?!
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, Sbisa! :)
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Schultz
Bad turnover
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Luca Sbisa is a nice kid, but his playing forward after he was about 8th on the depth charts for DEFENSE shows how banged up these Flyers are.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You;ll find no sympathy here, friend
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boo Hoo
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Your not going to get much sympathy talking about injuries with the Capitals. :)
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Fehr needs to stand at KCI with a bucket of pucks and just start firing at the net until he figures out exactly where it is on the ice.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone want to guess when Eric Fehr’s last goal was?
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Spanish-American War?
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The French Revolution?
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Signing of the Magna Carta?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyway…
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Close. Dec. 4. Ten games ago.
That is not cutting it, and will land him in the press box when Flash is ready.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. I am looking forward to the return of Flash.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how many people were saying that last year?
by bigonetimer on Jan 6, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know, right?! Always seems like there’s one guy who has a real breakout year, you know?
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno, Flash has more offensive upside, but is a defensive liability
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, but Fehr is doing nothing in either zone right now
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is the sixth straight road sellout for the Flyers.
Wonder if that’s a record?
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they are entertaining…for a bunch of douchebags : }
by bigonetimer on Jan 6, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fehr’s playing so much better than last year.
by Ginga on Jan 6, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yup
that line of 16-39-17 doesn’t look bad at all
by ns on Jan 6, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh. I think Fehr’s stinkin’ aloud, but that’s b/c he’s supposed to be a finisher and he ain’t finishin’. Maybe he’ll get one and get rollin’.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. However, he still needs a GPS to find the net.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That first period was no contest
Every Cap is backchecking furiously, everybodys giving an A effort.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Give him a break, he´ll come through.
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s only been one period … I haven’t noticed a bad giveaway or missed assignment or anything that led to a goal by the Flyers….
by Pookie on Jan 6, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its official, I'm on the Bruins watch
Scoreless tie with Minnesota in the first intermission.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else think the Bruins are headed for a nosedive much like the one Ottawa had last season?
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They seem pretty solid; no crazy goalies.
by Ginga on Jan 6, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They're going to have to cool at some point
I just don’t know if Montreal can take advantage of it with all the injuries.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Bruins have been playing awesome…. but I think they’re catchable.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d have to have a reason to expect a decline like that, and I don’t see one.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pens watch… just because its funny to see them losing the way they have been. Same score vs Thrash
by Lindskl32 on Jan 6, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
other than wishful thinking, why do you say that?
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 7:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m with ya. :) My thoughts are – as great as they’ve been playing, I feel like they’re over-achieving and the goal tending duo of Fernandez/Thomas doesn’t really strike my heart with fear.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they have alot of good forwards
but nobody that strikes fear in your heart like a Kovalev or Ovechkin can.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s true, and I still subscribe to the old adage that teams never go deep in the playoffs without goaltending.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So you like the Bruins chances then?
It hasn’t gotten much better than Tim Thomas this season.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was great last year then crapped out a bit.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What are you talking about?
Those numbers are awesome.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
February and March he had a GAA around 3 and a SV% around .900.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, go back to my “over-achieving” comment. :) Obviously you ride a hot streak as long as you can and pile up as many points as possible, but I honestly don’t see him staying this good all season long.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Keeping Alzner
Anyone think it could be Flash traded? Of all the (tradable) Caps, he seems to be the one with the most value. Nylander too pricey, Clark too unproductive. Caps need defense more than Flash´s modest production.
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think the most likely scenario is Alzner returning to Hershey right now. I hate it, but I think it’s where we’re heading. Path of least resistance and all.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree. Sure whets the appetite, seeing what King Karl can do. I don’t really see Flash going anywhere.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You need Flashes (cheap and serviceable) when you have Alexes.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And there’s no way in hell I’m typing this 12 months ago.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As far as trading Flash, I don’t think you can, not with him showing that he’s probably a 20-goal scorer and he’s signed through next year on the cheap. And with Kozzie UFA at year’s end, you can’t trade him, imo.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno, I think Karl´s D might be more valuable to this team. Caps were suspect on D before he joined, but scoring goals hasnt been an issue with Flash out.
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But it’s not either/or on Flash and Alzner – Alzner’s cap hit is nearly a million bucks more.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Modest production? 12 goals in 31 games = 31 goals per 82 games. That’s great production for the ~750k they’re paying him.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe modest in that it isn’t totally proven to be sustainable.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair point, but for the price it doesn’t get much better.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed completely.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bengt behind the bench is – excuse my language – fuckin’ sweet.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Alex Semin is less cute this period.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That curl and drag move simply isn’t working tonight.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it’s not working because of the… nevermind… it’s not an issue.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else really tired of Coburn and Timmonen?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kozlov
stop stickhandling in the middle of the ice.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just when you thought Fehr couldn’t miss any worse…
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dude. How did we not score there? HOW DID WE NOT SCORE THERE?!?
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
two words – Eric Fehr, two more – empty net
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
damn, it’s a good thing I’m not watching this live… I’d be starting on an ulcer.
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to give Fehr credit for a good forecheck and shift there, JP
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-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sure, but… plenty of guys can forecheck. If we wanted a forechecker, Chris Bourque could skate there. Fehr needs to finish.
Epic Fehl.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
memorably harsh phasing there!
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, but I still think Fehr can turn it around. He’s shown potential in the NHL but he just can’t seem to get it done on a regular basis. I would be surprised if he breaks out next year and his 08-09 and 09-10 and similar to Fleischmann’s 07-08 and 08-09. You don’t score 109 goals in your last 142 WHL games with hands and a shot.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
er, without hands and shot. Sorry, broke the non-typo resolution.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. No rush – everything else is working. I’d just like to see more frequent (pardon the pun) flashes.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding, 6’4’’, 215+ pounds, if he can finish he’s going to become very valuable.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Daniel Cabrera of the Capitals
maybe not that bad.
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-Jack Handey
by jobe on Jan 6, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, HORRIBLE by Marty Biron there. He shoulda been scored on like four times there.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
CSN has some seriously low-budget advertisers.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you know, i need cash. i wonder if my car title is worth anything
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even the ones that have halfway decent ads are cheap – that Pulte homes ad has been on forever. I swear I remember seeing it on HTS.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That, and the “Not another day!” commercial.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In before “Let’s go, girls!”
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah jeez…
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He even lifted it a bit.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Nyls. But he was foiled by an Ossome play.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit. Great play by Vaanananananen.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yo, Nyls, you got to keep playing even when your shot gets blocked.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Biron has played about as bad a one-goal game is possible.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
*as possible.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kozlov’s stinkin’ tonight.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s not necessarily the only one..
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so many chances this game, so little to show
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds a lot like the last time we played Philly.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a very original thought, Marky. :)
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot to jinx. :)
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like the first period last time these teams played
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, last time lots of long shots from outside – this time, the puck´s bouncing around the crease and no one can put it in
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another good PK.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Definitely.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, yeah.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Huge PP – score here, go in 2-0. Then again, given Philly’s PK, it might be 1-1.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was just about to say we were due for a power play….
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Richards almost had a break there for a SHG.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think Ovie needs to find a new stick. These ones definately aren’t working for him.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
what´s with that? happens at least once a game
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bound to happen if you’re 220+ pounds with the wrister in the game and you use 80 flex sticks
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to argue with the overall results, isn’t it?
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really? Wouldnt he have better results with a more reliable stick?
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think so. When you’re at the NHL level reliability is second to performance.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flyers have done a really nice job of hanging in here. Just one play down low is all it’s gonna take.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sigh… you know, I’m going to say something obvious here, but we should be ahead by more than one goal.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t expect disagreement then!
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Schultz either has a cut lip or herpes. I’m hopin’ the former.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…a little from column A, a little from column B?
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow Engblom was just slurping Crosby’s leadership on Versus intermission report.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Time
OV is at over 16 minutes, more than anyone else on the team including Green (who usually leads time on ice). I don’t know why, but he seems to have double shifted a few times.
by boz on Jan 6, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s to get him away from Timonen and Coburn.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, and OV has the stamina to pull it off for a while, but at some point that time hurts his play.
by boz on Jan 6, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or leads to an injury.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s played more minutes in the past than he has this year. He’ll be fine.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He can rest tomorrow. And the next day. And against the Jackets if he needs it. We need him tonight.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and the powerplays – Ovie has 4:13 of PP time so far.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wild are leading the B’s 1-0 after two.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ay yi yi.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WTF Nylander. Penalties in the offensive zone; giveaways in his own zone.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We need a divorce…
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You and I, or Caps fans and Nylander?
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caps organization and Nylander.
You and I are cool.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It does look increasingly like Nylander’s disinterested in playing for the Caps. Maybe waiving that NMC wouldn’t be as far fetched as it has seemed.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Woot!
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That one goal from a Flyers defensemen there is more than the Caps let in all playoff series long.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alex, Alex and Nick together
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m not surprised.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Philly goal took as much starch out of this thread as it did the Caps
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Doin’ everything right except score.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My guess is Bruce could strangle Nyls right now.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Somehow I don’t think that’s limited to just tonight.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or just Bruce
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Update from C’bus: Nash leaves game with injury.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ooh. That’s N.G. for them.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Fehr, if only the net were 5 feet wider… you’d be a monster.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why’s AO leaving his feet on that hit?
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know, but that’s a no-no.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s trying to take Clark out so he can ascend to the captaincy.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And make cap room for Alzner. Brilliant!
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta do what you gotta do – he’s the ultimate team player.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Richards has been a beast in the faceoff circle tonight: 12-for-14.
Backstrom, not so much: 3-for-13.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Upshall back on the ice.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know too much about Collins, but I’ve been impressed the couple times I’ve seen him.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Benchy benchy for Nyls? One short shift since that PP.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think so.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s gotten to the point where I’d rather have the team just waive Nylander to keep Alzner (and hence also the good version of Milan Jurcina) in Washington. Damn no movement clause.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry. Hard to type when you’re biting your nails.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Overtime for the Flyers in DC? Deja Vu, anyone? ;)
Nice point for the Flyers, especially with the Devils losing.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully Lupul’s not playing
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s only deja vu if a phantom tripping call is made on Poti. :)
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That call was money and you know it :)
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. The only question is how much money the Flyers had to pay for that call.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeesh. Gagne almost had that.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Here comes the shootout. I only have one thing to say : NO OVIE IN THE SHOOTOUT.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Time for The Gimmick.
Feh.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hate shootouts. I always hate shooutouts.
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, I hate this crap.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It blows. No doubt.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Look at all this riveting action.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuckin’ primadonna Quebecois goalies.
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Wow, 47% goal percentage for Kozlov in SOs.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And rising…
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He certainly made that look easy.
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Never knew Biron could be such a diva. Props.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Verizon Center ice. Ain’t it somethin.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. You have no idea. It’s horrible.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heyyyyyyy. The Koz.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Best move I’ve seen by Kozy in quite a while.
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 9:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Real nice stop
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
1-0
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn. Had him beat.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Has Ovie scored in the shootout this season?
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin needs to bring back the giant leg kick.
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo!
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, what the heck. We’ll take the extra point.
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by marky narc on Jan 6, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Was hoping for some cathartic ass kicking, but I guess not.
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Take the point, sure, but it doesn’t have the same satisfaction does it?
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Salmon – didn’t you predict a 2-1 Caps SO win?
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know if I said 2-1, but I definitely said shootout win for the Caps.
And judging by Carter’s smile and Leonsis’ joy, I got the reactions right, too.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH JT! Way to hold that left post! Three Flyers, one move, no goals :)
by capsfan4life on Jan 6, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Aye
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Theo
was pretty reliable in the shootouts last season as well. Good job!
by Pookie on Jan 6, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t Theo have something like the 2nd or 3rd best career shootout save percentage?
by David M. Getz on Jan 6, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Two good saves, and a lucky low shot by Richards
by katzistan on Jan 6, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Matches the lucky low shot by Nylander during the game.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SPG
capsfan01111 wins the night w/ 7 points
Not counting WNH: 3 pts each for ames, capsfan01111, capshockeyfan, ChrisFoulk, me, jakeyjds, and RonLow
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Jan 6, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, sure… show up to give up SPG scores…
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Click on the link in xiix’s signature line.
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
Kid’s only 7 weeks old. Also: wife hormones. Cut a brother some slack, eh?
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Jan 6, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel you…
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by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Paging Keith Aucoin...
I hope tonight is the last we see of Nyls—he was awful.
by bigonetimer on Jan 6, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wish.
I’ve been a pretty staunch supporter and loved the move when we reacquired him, but 92 just can’t or won’t with BB. He can’t keep up with OV so you can’t play him up there, and spread out some of our Center goodness (read Nicky) with another line. No, what we have here is suck, not slump. Tonight was painful to watch.
And as much as I dislike him, I really respect Mike Richards’ game. Different blend of strengths than Nicky, but just good if not better. That sould be a great one on one rivalry to watch for years.
by bigonetimer on Jan 6, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and excuse the sloppy text; I’ve been over-served
by bigonetimer on Jan 6, 2009 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just watched via Tivo
I now find shootout wins mildly annoying. Life is good.
by macvechkin on Jan 6, 2009 10:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was Semin’s problem tonight?
I hope it’s just rust. That’s two games in a row with multiple prime opportunities that he has either tried to pass or curl and drag his way around sliding defenders…with open shots each time.
I hate when our top players try to do Nyander impressions. Pisses me off.
by ninefttall on Jan 6, 2009 11:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just got home...
Wanted to point out that it was downright warm in the Phone Booth tonight…just in case anyone was wondering (although it was probably pretty obvious that ice conditions were not great).
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 6, 2009 11:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 30 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
|
Atlanta
|
18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
|
Florida
|
20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
|
Carolina
|
21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
(updated 11.21.2009 at 12:53 AM EST)
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