Game Day Open Thread: Jackets @ Caps

by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 6:00 PM EST in Game Day Open Threads Comment 224 comments

Next Game

Columbus Blue Cross/Blue Shield Jackets (h/t Portzline)
@ Washington Capitals

Friday, Jan 9, 2009, 7:00 PM EST
Verizon Center

Mason injured, 50/50 to start tonight

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Tonight's probable netminders:

	GP	MIN	W	L	T	EGA	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2008 - Jose Theodore	24	1352	14	6	1	1	65	2.88	625	560	.896	1

	GP	MIN	W	L	T	EGA	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2008 - Steve Mason	23	1388	13	9	1	4	42	1.82	638	596	.934	5

	GP	MIN	W	L	T	EGA	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
2008 - Dan LaCosta	1	35	0	0	0	0	2	3.43	19	17	.895	0

Have at it, schadenfreude-lovin' people.

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Where is everyone? Happy hour with this young lass?

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Per Portzline:

Blue Jackets rookie goaltender Steve Mason was the first player onto the ice for pre-game warm-ups, which is typically a sign that he’s planning to start. Mason is taking most of the shots during the warm-ups and appears to be moving OK.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 6:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

TV Confusion

FIOS doesn’t have it on Comcast HD, then ch 0001 says it starts at 7:30pm.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 6:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No HD makes me angry. One minute late on my SPG picks also makes me angry. Grr…

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought I was going to have to extend the deadline & freaked out a bit.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m here, but I’ll be skipping out early for some of that aforementioned drinking.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Bravo. I had a trio of black & tans pre-game and am here for the duration.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice. A fired up webmaster is always a plus!

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I have a bottomless Natty Light supply. Nothing like Black & Tan, but good enough for me.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

In my own defense: Consumer Reports ranks Natty Light as the best tasting light beer. So… um… there’s always that.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wha? Really? In what category – watered down American chilled urine?

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

My bad it’s a CR Best Buy. Ranks “Very Good”.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I drink the hell out of Bud Light and Miller Lite, so who am I? You get your Friday night drink on, brother.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That was a good save by Mason.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Our opponents seem a bit out of sync here at the end of their road trip.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If the Caps don’t win by at least three…

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And in the “Oh Really?” file: looking at the NHL’s event summary page, Jan Hedja already has 3 hits credited in 1:44 of ice time.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The first guy who posts that Commodore picture should get banned.

"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."

by Bald Pollack on Jan 9, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Not even I will go there!

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Horseshit call

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

"Jurcina joining the rush"

Wait. What? On a SH attempt?

"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."

by Bald Pollack on Jan 9, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

He forgot what position he plays.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that was curious

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one that wants to pronounce Methot “Meth-o”?

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Anyone want Moore Hummer?

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Fine, I’ll say it.

"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."

by Bald Pollack on Jan 9, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Btw, Steven Stamkos today was named to the YoungStars game and healthy scratched. Joke.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah. How the hell does that work? By the way, if Stamkos gets traded, Tampa folds.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They’re not trading Stamkos. Or Vinny. That report is garbage.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Nice play, Juice.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t realize Mase was a right-catching G.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

But Posdnuos is a lefty.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Let’s get this one back.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

No shifts for Gordo yet. How do you get injured (?) in between the pregame skate and the opening draw?

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Flu maybe?

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

OK, I'll say it

King Karl, smoked at the blue line by Voracek, CBJ 1 – WSH 0.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Oh, definitely. But Juice still could’ve been in better position and/or cleared the rebound.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I love what I see so far this season from KA27. He’ll work out better than Fehr has, or will.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with this comment.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

This first hasn’t been very inspired. Or inspiring.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Crapola.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Shots were 18-4 good guys; Mason has played very well, but I don’t feel like he robbed us on any shots.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Jesus Christ… get it under control.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Caps had better start shooting on the PP. They’re not gonna get shots thru this kid. Rebounds, deflections, bounces….

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap. 15-3 in shots already. Sounds familiar, ominously so.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ok im a bit upset, didnt know it was on plus tonight and my crappy cable company doesnt get plus. see i havent missed much.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

WTF was that, Alex??? Whiff and Spinn?

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 7:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

We’ll see if they play the 2nd like they got their asses chewed out during the break.

"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."

by Bald Pollack on Jan 9, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Certainly hope so.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I believe they will.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

SPG1

After 1 period, capsfan01111 is the only player with a real point. Flash for the shot.

On the WNH tip: 4 players with no goal.

Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.

by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Centre Ice has 'em both

For those who just miss hearing Jeff Rimer all to hell, Centre Ice has both HOME and AWAY feeds for this game.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I think I’m going to hook up the AM antenna tomorrow so I can listen to the radio broadcast & watch the game. It’s gotta beat the hell out of listening to Joe B & Locker.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, NIcky.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Seriously.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Whats with OV today? Whiffing and falling all over the place

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Just joining now…man, it´s good to see 91 out there

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Playin’ against his former team.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, how about letting them just walk in front of the net

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Alzner playing backup goalie, ass in net.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Smoked for the 1st goal, nearly victimized for the second.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Flash gonna get a goai tonight…

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Jinxed it.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

is anyone gonna get a goal tonight?

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gordons hurt? what happened?

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Not sure yet. Skated in warmups and hasn’t skated a shift. Not on the bench, either.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Mayorov McCheeseov.

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Indeed.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Defense?

Are they playing tonight???

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

is tonight some kind of test for theo?

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They realize this game counts in the standings, right?

"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."

by Bald Pollack on Jan 9, 2009 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

“Brashear with a nimble move”.

Never gonna’ hear that one ever again.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Ha!

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Every time he jumps over the boards…

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ubelievalbe

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Mason is sick

Whose **** does a guy have to … nevermind.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

how did they not score there?

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I think Mason might be inside the Capitals heads right now….

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If we say shutout, does it count as a jinx?

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

yes. Masons got a great shutout going.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ovechkin will break the shutout.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Just jinxed the reverse jinx.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Flash or Bradley will break the goose egg.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Gordon

the team confirmed the injury, will have more post-game. he skated during warmups but did not-and will not-take the ice tonight.

by CAPS NEWS NETWORK on Jan 9, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

is it a lower body wrist injury?

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

no description of the injury

he looked fine during warmups

by CAPS NEWS NETWORK on Jan 9, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It could just be illness.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

“Dinged during pre-game warmup.” How does that happen.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

DING!

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it was a plus when i saw the caps would be playing columbus twice this year

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Game ain’t close to being over….

I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.

by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

not when they play like crap when they play them. plus Columbus always plays tough defensively. theyre coached by captain kangaroo himself.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Western teams are up and ready for the Caps.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Just ask Vancouver! :)

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I missed the first 10 of this period on baby duty. Still lethargic?

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

combination lethargy on d and getting absolutely tooled by mason on o

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Go back to baby doodie. Much more exciting than the game at this point.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah. It’s been kind of a drag. Still a lot of hockey to be played yet, though.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno… wife and I agreed that this last diaper was a record setter…

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m lucky my homes dropped his deuce before I got home from work today. :)

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

yup

by CAPS NEWS NETWORK on Jan 9, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

How long before we see 8-19-25, 14-91-28?

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Good quessmin

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not soon enough, IMHO.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sweet. nows the time for Mike Green.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Caps have more PP SOG than Jax have total SOG. Ugh.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Caps have looked flustered all night. Nervous & in a hurry.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Columbus has 9 shots so far. Ovechkin has 8.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The Donald was everywhere on that shift!

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Could be the turning point….

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sometimes I really hate this PP.

Then again, sometimes I love it. Hopefully one of those latter situations is coming up here…

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

That's right:

Too many men.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Of all the potential “Too Many Men” pics, I’m pretty happy you chose this one.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes. You’re welcome.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. Rec’d.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

alright now THIS is the time.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ok, pepco energy services 5 on 3, now´s the time

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

How can you not have Fedorov taking that O-zone draw?

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Brutal.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Horny monkey + Football = Caps PP

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

crowd sounds a bit restless.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

let's just say...

there’s a bit less energy than there was Thursday night

by CAPS NEWS NETWORK on Jan 9, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

could passing be any worse?

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

And Montreal’s just resting, waiting at home for the Caps…

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

You knew that was going to happen.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sigh.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I might be a dork, but I like Boudreau in those Benz commercials.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

i am a dork, and i like Boudreau in those commercials as well.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like the cupholder one but not the other one.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i dont like the idiots chasing the keys. Boudreaus still pretty good “got one of these in red?”

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

crap o la

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Boll'd Over

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ugh.

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

With everyone playing, the Caps look 10x worse than when everyone was injured

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

This team could really use Nylander tonight. :)

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch

Just what we need. Another dude skating in circles not shooting the puck.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Giroux

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

This team could really use Nylander tonight in the faceoff circle

.

Fixed.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

SPG2

After 2 periods, SombreroGuy leads w/ 2 real points, as well as 4 total points.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Stats

Where do you guys get your in-game stats?

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

NHL.com

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

NHL.com game and event summaries

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I had no idea those even existed.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I only link to them in every… single… recap.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No shit? I’m not the most observant.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So you do. I underestimated your sneakiness.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s great because they auto-refresh.

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by marky narc on Jan 9, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not that anyone should care but,

I benched Mason on my fantasy team because I thought he’d get destroyed. I mean, what with all the injuries his own possible booboo – it was the “smart” move right?. Note to self, don’t ever bench Mason again.

Your favorite meme is dead

by Edanger6 on Jan 9, 2009 8:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

What is it with Columbus and their Drydenesque rookie goalies?

Two years ago, it was Norrena. Last year, it was Leclaire. This year Mason. Where do they get these guys?

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

A dull-as-dirt trap produces them (not to take anything away from Mason’s skills and/or effort).

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Holy moly, Ted.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

flipped the channel – what´d he say?

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing interesting. I was amazed at the sheer surface area of his jersey.

OK, revenues are up 40%. That’s interesting.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, i thought it was Ridley

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I missed the answer, who was it?

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Pivonka

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I miss Pivo.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Pivo was basically Nylander in his prime

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I actually knew that one for some reason. Kudos to myself.

Losing to Columbus is awful, ain’t it? They’re like a minor league team.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 9, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

A fast minor league team with an all star goalie and major league defense corps.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Playing an NHL system from 2003.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Wasn’t that similar to our system in 1998?

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I know all about their D, it’s the name and location that irks me more than anything about them.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 9, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Pivo

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

For what it’s worth, all of you who know my opinion on Nylander should know I don’t think we’d be doing any better with him out there tonight, and with Gordo out I wish Fehr would be there instead of Nyls. I’m almost glad he’s not out there.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If Semin can sneak one into the net soon, I’ll get the SPG hat trick.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If Semin can sneak three into the net soon, I’ll go out and get a Semin t-shirt and wear a hat with it.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

the verizon center ice gives teams like this the advantage, eh?

by DonCaps819 on Jan 9, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Who called Semin and Feds playing together?

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

JP back in the 2nd.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Backstrom Victor Overdrive!!!

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by Edanger6 on Jan 9, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Diver Down

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

JFC. These guys didn’t get the memo. It read: “Quit sucking.”

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Should have read “Wake up” and come with a pot of coffee.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Looked on craigslist to see if i could pick up tix and saw uppers going for $60. Feel sorry for those who paid $60 to see this.

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’d like Commodore a lot more if he wore the number sixty-four.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."

by Bald Pollack on Jan 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Mickey Mouse Hockey

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Now that the game’s over(Thanks Don!), did anyone else notice Feds playing Defense with Jurcina on that play?

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Excellent camera work by Comcast, yet again. Didn’t see any of that Brashear nonsense.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

This game is turning into a farce.

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

At least it´s not Pitt or Philly.

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

4 minutes for roughing & holding.

Sounds like the night my boy was conceived. :)

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

When Backs is on the PK, you know things are bad.

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It’s a minor miracle that Brashear only got four minutes for that.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Actually

It’s a fucking shame he got any. That guy was as out of the play as Brashear was, they were both standing there gabbing. It looked to me like that guy was going to fight Brashear, or SOMETHING was going to happen between them, only Brashear hit the guy and he fell like the giant sissy he obviously is. I cannot stand it when I see these things and no one else seems to.

by Hazardous on Jan 9, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope they play better tomorrow. The only thing worse than watching this effort would be for it to be accompanied by 20k people singing and cheering.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’m going to go eat my bowl of pissed in Cheerios now.

by macvechkin on Jan 9, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I want a better look at that Kozlov shot.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Snake bitten tonight

And steve mason bitten.

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Can’t believe none of those 3 shots went in.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

cue the 3 minute "hurry up" offense

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by Edanger6 on Jan 9, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Prediction

Steve Mason will be in the minors by this time next year.

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’d agree if he didn’t drop his shoulder like Jim Carey.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

We’d have just won if this was a game of three bar.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

4-bar

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I meant, left post, right post, crossbar. We’ve hit all of them since I sat down to watch the game (That’s the last time I go out with my parents to eat during a game, seems we don’t do well this season when I do that.)

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Why do they insist on keeping Ovechkin on the point on the PP? He should be between the dots,

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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 9, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Because it works. He’s got a hell of a shot, Laich and Clark are good net crashers, they should be the ones there, and typically are.

by Hazardous on Jan 9, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

similar to how successful alfredsson was on the point for years.

by macvechkin on Jan 9, 2009 10:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They’ll play better in Montreal.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Oh, get the Hell out, ref.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

All good things must come to an end

by katzistan on Jan 9, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Caps didn’t deserve to win. Lazy play.

by Whiter Mage on Jan 9, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

They believed CBJ would be a walk in the park and they played like it. CBJ also brought speed that WSH could not match – just like the last CBJ game.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

One “charging” call to Ovechkin and the Caps folded it up.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...

A BS one at that.

by Hazardous on Jan 9, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

One of the lightest hits he’s maded all year. I’ll make it “BchargingS” next time.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

SPG Final

Tonight’s winner is SombreroGuy with 5 points.

Disregarding WNH points, yours truly led the pack w/ 3 real points.

Ugh. Little consolation.

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by xiix on Jan 9, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If I never have to hear that damn name again

it’ll be too soon. Good defensive play and poor caps play = I have to hear “Steve Mason is the best goalie IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!1” all night? Shut the fuck up.

by Hazardous on Jan 9, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

CBJ played excellent D tonight. Mason /was/ exceptional.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 9, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Excellent D and “exceptional” goaltending don’t really go hand in hand. If your D let no real chances in, and all the shots came DIRECTLY AT YOU, you didn’t have to do much. Solid positioning is about as much credit as I’m going to give the most overrated goalie I’ve ever seen.

by Hazardous on Jan 9, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

To elaborate: I saw nothing impressive all night. I saw pisspoor capitals play. I don’t think I would struggle to make those saves. “Oh, you shot it at my chest? Thanks.”

But we have no one to blame for that turd but Boudreau. Let’s shake the lines up when we’re winning and scratch Nylander for whatever reason and oh shit it turns out they can’t play worth a shit like this.

by Hazardous on Jan 9, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

On his behalf

He did make a bunch of great saves. On the other hand, we beat him him I think 4 times and hit the post. (unless you believe he had everything but the post covered)

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by Edanger6 on Jan 9, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

3 goals in regulation over the last 3 games.

Can you say slump?

by macvechkin on Jan 9, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

And a post is not a shot on goal.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 10, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I was at the game, and maybe its just me, but the effort didn’t really look like it was there. Mason made some great stops, and Columbus did a WONDERFUL job in their own zone of boxing out after shots (I don’t think I saw a shot off a rebound all night), and keeping the Caps pushed out on the perimeter.

It happens shrugs…gotta go out and get em the next game

by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 10, 2009 9:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

45 shots? Overrated? Overhyped perhaps by JoeB and CL.

by hotdog88gt on Jan 10, 2009 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

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