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Game Day Open Thread - Predators @ Caps

Nashville Predators at Washington Capitals, Oct 17, 2009 7:00 PM EDT




Tonight's probable netminders:


GP MIN W L O EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
Semyon Varlamov 3 134 2 0 0 0 8 3.58 71 63 .887 0


GP MIN W L O EGA GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
Dan Ellis 4 171 2 1 0 0 9 3.16 78 69 .885 0

Have at it, people.

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Morrisonn’s out with a lower body injury for those who haven’t seen. D-pairs:

55-52
3-23
89-2

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A couple of somewhat dinged bluelines tonight.

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by J.P. on Oct 17, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very interested to see how Schultz and Green play together. We may see a lot of that in the future.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it’s a bummer that ShaMo is hurt but I was pretty pumped when I saw the first pairing.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Highly recommended pre-game reading

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by J.P. on Oct 17, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They aren’t very optimistic.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why should we be?

We have no offense. No defense. No goaltending. No PP. No PK.

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by smashville on Oct 17, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like a trap game if I’ve ever seen one.

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by J.P. on Oct 17, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was tempted to go on a screed about Martin Erat, but I’m kind of saving it for now.

Basically, he’s the anti-Ovechkin. Alex goes to the net like a mad dog after a piece of steak. Erat, on the other hand, peels away at the slightest threat and prefers to waterbug with the puck around the perimeter.

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by Dirk Hoag on Oct 17, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here’s some reason for hope – Ellis was 0-0-2/2.36/.934 against the Caps last year.

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by J.P. on Oct 17, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

those are decent…. plus, two “half-wins” equals a whole.

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by crabchowdah on Oct 17, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Losing 4 in a row is one thing, but the Preds have simply played awful of late. We’re used to a lack of scoring, but soft defense is another thing entirely.

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by Dirk Hoag on Oct 17, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This made me laugh for a good 2 minutes. Fantastic.

I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.

by Ovechkin on Oct 17, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’d be fun to see an “Anything you can do, I can do better” battle between Mike Green and Shea Weber.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m guessing that would end pretty quickly when it got to bodychecking and fighting… :)

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by Dirk Hoag on Oct 17, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fighting, sure (Greener ain’t 6’4", 230) but Green definitely has it in him to lay people out if the ain’t paying attention. He doesn’t hit all that often, but when he does it can be brutal.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(i think I used this joke last year but...)

ladies and gentlemen…the Barry Trotz action figure

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by Sombrero Guy on Oct 17, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s funny every time.

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by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I totally have one of those figures.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

online streaming

anyone know of any places? i know a couple, but they are not good quality…

Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!

by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m having trouble finding one myself…

"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."

by Steck It Out on Oct 17, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

never mind -- the places i usually go not showing it tonight…..arrgggh

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.atdhe.net/

this much work but I’m not checking because I’m finally home to watch it on CSN HD on my 61’ tv

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not working? Need to download anything?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not positive, my roommate always streams it on his computer, I have a mac and most stream sites seem to act up for me

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

firefox compatible? should I switch to IE ?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My IE feed isn’t working…grrr.

"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."

by Steck It Out on Oct 17, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kay, every NHL feed on atdhe is working…except for the Caps one.

"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."

by Steck It Out on Oct 17, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you ain’t kidding i tried that too.

got a good laugh at the NYI game tho’….that stadium is empty!

c’mon — fix the Caps feed! what’s up with that!?!?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Caps feed is up !!! go go go go !!!

first sight tho’…..was everyone crashing Varly — not a good thing to see

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

might as well watch wings-avs will get a good game at least - hurry up and fix that caps feed atdhe guys!

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m switching between that and the Ottawa – Montreal game.

"By the age of 18, the average American has witnessed 200,000 acts of violence on television, most of them occurring during Game 1 of the NHL playoff series."

by Steck It Out on Oct 17, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

boo canadian football!

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ha im watching too. go saskatchewn!

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty good action too…both those teams would beat the zornskins

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah. Getzlaf was gettin nasty

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan’s brother?

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no clue. i just saw Getzlaf on a jersey. i might look into that one.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, Ryan’s older brother.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed, I’m getting nervous for it to come on in time

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

phew, they changed it.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but now i want to see who wins…

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody tried Abita amber? That’s my beer of choice tonight.

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh man, that’s one of my favorites. It’s all I drink in NOLA.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya, my older brother just moved there for Teach NOLA and introduced me, one of my favorites ever since

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops cut off. thanks comcast.

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God dammit Smokin Al

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

 Does JB have the night off???

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn, as much as I love Smokin’ Al, I want JB.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he isnt’ here, he is usually at vs.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But VS. doesn’t have hockey tonight…

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does a fair amount of college football

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just cracked open a Two-Hearted ale – here’s to a win tonite!

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah, Kanoobie! Nice pass by Ovie.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boys look hungry tonight. Me likey.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta bury that, OV

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’ll bet Ward regrets turning around on that shot block. No padding back there.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

man Varly almost waited too long on that

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PP time.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If the caps are going to bring up there PP % this is the team to do it against

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that sounds word for word on what al said

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HUGE STOP VARLY!

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know what they always say — your goalie needs to be your best power play player.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only on the Caps’ 5 on 3

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just

just saw the replays on those two breakaways….nice job by Varly both times

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Czarlamov!

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And now Varly’s pissed with the second straight breakaway.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that is not what we needed but good to get varly confidence early

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, that is just shit decision making

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

would I be wrong to want 2 defence man on the power play points

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by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Join the Chorus.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thou maybe I should take that back hehe

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by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunno — he didn’t exactly score that one from the point. Maybe he’d be more effective spending all of the power play down there.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well let’s hope that this PP coming up is better than that one. What the crap was that?!

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Done and done :)

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT. another PP. get ready Varly.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

second PIM drawn by 16 in 5 minutes…

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice. Way to start it off, Ovi!

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There’s that first goal, G.O.D.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s see if they can suck all the oxygen out of the arena now.

I ain’t hopeful. Cute has worked so far today, so they’ll probably stay cute even with the lead.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SLOAN! OPEN NET BUDDY!

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alex Ovechkin now has more goals than the Nashville Predators.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Probably more shot attempts for the season, too.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And more TOI.

Wait, no, not that one. But close.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably what you mean is a higher TOI average tahn their entire top line.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I was just being a smartass.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, but I was trying to make it make sense, while still speaking truth.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about the faceoffs - we’ve won 6 out of 7 so far….

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Varly looking pretty confident

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So now Ovi has more goals than the entire Preds squad.

This hurts.

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by Dirk Hoag on Oct 17, 2009 7:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

nice save on a sneaky shot

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by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good to see Schultz taking someone down in the crease.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to think this pairing is going to take some time, but I like the possibilities with Schultz and 52

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PK time.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ovechkin forechecks much more effectively with 9 and 22. I think when Backstrom and Semin are out there, he lets them play the D and he cherry-picks. With 9 and 22 he’s much more active looking for a takeaway. I like it.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just noticing that – he’s a 1-man breakout-stopping crew.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why did Al just put a red circle over his butt? That’s kinda creepy.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

im suprised he only had 20’s in his wallet. I’m expecting Benjamins

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Al needs to stick to the thompson creek commercials so Joe B can do play by play, not that im finally watching CSN HD

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m a fan of the Semin/Backstrom combo on the PK. Gives us a credible shorty threat with a lot of skill and keeps Rabbit focused.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it works, they can only do it when their not on a line with Ovi….too many minutes otherwise

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by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bad change

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by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Varly looks relaxed, calm. fluid.

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by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice play again by Fehr

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For sure, 16 is having a spectacular game thus far.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a bad fourth line, by the way. Aucoin brings a lot more O to the table than Boyd.

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

isn’t Aucoin on the third and Steckel on the fourth?

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like this to me:

Laing-Steckel-Brads

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

…oh wait. you’re right!!

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I generally think the Caps leave their skates too often — both because they go down prematurely and because they get out of position and have to dive in desperation. But that was a textbook play by Fehr, and he doesn’t get any credit for it because he didn’t actually block the shot — he forced the shooter to shoot high.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Preds are actually looking pretty good

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and we’re not playing our best

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey all. Catch me up? ATDH.net feed was my only hope.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Um, actually it’s miraculously back on.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is working now! a bit choppy, but it works

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nash coach

since ‘98 ??? hard to believe - u’d think they’d make changes if it ain’t working….

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they can’t expect to be great from the get-go. Thats why Hanlon was here for 2 years even though the Caps were losing. If the team is expected to be better, than the coach is the problem. This Preds team is on track.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think everybody knows that Nashville’s problems ain’t Trotz’s fault. They day they give him world-class talent and the team doesn’t do well, then his job might be at stake.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

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by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OVIE! WHAT A MOVE!!

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

unbelieveable

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL, great goal.

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by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, OV scores from a fluke bounce!

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quite reminiscient of the Montreal goal last year.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

homerun pass by Morrison was awesome

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

Ov….

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

don’t let ’em

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does this re-ignite the 50/50 debate?

I think it’s going to take a lot of those if he’s going to even have a chance at that milestone.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i was just thinking that. Once he gets to 20/20, its a legit chance.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF he gets to 20/20, that is

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

30/30 would be a phenomenal feat in and of itself. It’s still not in any way likely.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he passes 30 goals before the 36th game, I think it gets interesting. It’s still way early.

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by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I don’t think it does. I’ll bet he’s shooting close to double his career shooting %. That’s going to regress.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dunno—OV is the kind of player for whom shooting percentage doesn’t apply as rigorously. The guy just pounds it, and if he stays healthy he has a real shot at 50/50.

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Russina Machine Never Breaks.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

unless you name is kozlov

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, he isn’t The Russian Machine.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Players occasionally have seasons where they shoot way over their career percentage and end up with career-high numbers as a result, then regress. It’s possible that he makes it, it’s just fantastically unlikely, even with 9 goals in 8 games. He still needs 41 more in 42 contests, which is better than he’s ever done in his career. His best 50 game stretch was 43, if I recall correctly.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the ad nauseum NHLN re run of Gretzky’s sprint to 50 in 39 games(!) serves me, he potted 9 in games 38 and 39. Nine. Gotta think Ovie needs at least 7-8 hatties in this day and age.

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry to repeat you guys below!

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he has none through 8 games so far, although he could get one tonight.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fantastically unlikely … that’s what i love about this possibility. the same thing was said of the Gretzky’s assault. with that said, it’s definitely a far different game in these days than 81’-82.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fantastically unlikely … that’s what i love about this possibility. the same thing was said of the Gretzky’s assault. with that said, it’s definitely a far different game in these days than 81’-82.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To me, the understanding is that he has a shot at it if and only if he gets a few hat trick-plus games to cushion his total from no-goal nights. If we see him do that tonight, there will some chatter.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he has had a lot of 2 goal games. That’ll sure work

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he’ll need a few of those magical 4 or 5 goal nights for sure. i keep thinking of Gretzky’s 4 goal night on his 38th game and the 5 netted on the milestone night of the 39th game in ’81-82.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he just needs to have at least 25 multigoal games. got 4 so far already….

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Torts going nuts, Maple Leafs running King Henrik

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mark it as a W

saw a stat the other night that when Ov scores at least two in a game, they have not yet lost

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think there are some OT losses in there.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ssshhhhh

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don’t count your chickens.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i know

i do this all the time have had more chickens hatch than not….

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how many times has Ovi scored 2 in the 1st tho? I don’t think every often

The Caps 2nd and 3rd periods consistently are their worst this season. Hope they don’t plan on resting on that stat

by Icebat on Oct 17, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe he’ll score 2 in each period tonight….. that’d be a sight to see!

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

As much as i love the caps and ovie this would kill me…… the guy im playing in fantasy this week has him and im getting screwed

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s true, Ovie was a third-period machine last season.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone know who has the record for most goals in a game? no cheating - (i already did that, haha)

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My guesses would be Lemieux, Gretzky, Richard, Dionne, LaFleur or Kurri.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sittler has points, think goals too

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by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually, its Joe Malone…..uh, who?

would you believe 44 goals in 20 games?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just read another section - he scored 9 goals in a Stanley cup final! what ?!?! who is this guy?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This was before electricity, so I’m pretty sure anyone of us would have had a chance to do what this guy did.

by bigmac1124 on Oct 17, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone of us

not me lol

electricity or no, its still amazing

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he has sad eyes.

by Natty Bumppo on Oct 17, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark it as a W???

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn’t posting earlier but nobody seems to have commented that Poti almost put another shot in on Varly earlier in the period.

He’s better than most D men we have, but he has his slips that’s 4 sure

by Icebat on Oct 17, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw that, it was just a really bad bounce off his skate. Wasn’t expecting the puck to come out from behind the net, I guess.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

noticed that too….hope its not a season long trend

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

reply fail….sorry

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kovalchuk with two goals already tonight

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Anything you can do I can do better, I can do anything better than you!” “No you can’t!-YES I CAN!”

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

man the hattie was right on his twig….

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No-look backhand fling from B-Mo on the boards to Ovi in the middle was gorgeous.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the energy and chances the guys are getting to start this. they can’t let a goal in here or i see momentum changing

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Semin, what the crap!? You have rediculous moves and you try a snap shot?? DUDE!

I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.

by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When you think about the injuries Fehr had at the end of last year, his performance tonight is really impressive. He’s battling physically and he’s got some sauce on his shot.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just was noticing that too— seems like he’s rewarding BB for his patience

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are those bears on the back of Ellis’s mask?

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PP time.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What a pass by Nick. Too bad Sasha couldn’t finish.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Semin’s due.

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by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis is quietly great tonight

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Definately keeping Nashville as in it as they are going to be.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Semin looks awful, 2 botched 2-on-1’s and that breakaway.

The keyboard is mightier.

by breed16 on Oct 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I disagree. That guy has single-handedly created a bunch of 2-on-1s and a breakaway. I think he’s having a pretty good night (other than the complete inability to put the puck in the net)

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. I think he just doesn’t have the confidence to deke out a goalie 1 on 1 right now.

I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.

by Holt Worth on Oct 17, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Other than finishing, he’s having another monster night. The goals come for a guy with his skill level if he keeps creating like that, it’s really only a matter of time.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

welcome back…

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I had forgotten what total domination looked like.

Caps need another couple on the scoreboard, remove all the doubt, and Nash will pack it in.

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Oct 17, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how’d the smoker come out?

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We got 4 columns bricked up – I am no master mason, that’s for sure, but they’re up. Next weekend, cut, grind and weld the frame. Weekend after that, brick up the smoke box. Then pipe in the firebox, and we’re done.

I’m beat…

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Oct 17, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice.

I welded a 30 × 48 inch grilltop this summer—holds 16 butts at least

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Niiiiiice. What material did you use for the grill top?

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Oct 17, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3/8 inch steel rod braced by 3/4 in steel frame

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That stat JP mentioned earlier this week about both AO and the entire Preds team having 7 goals for the season is suddenly hilariously relevant.

I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.

by Holt Worth on Oct 17, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another great shift from Fehr. I’m liking him a lot so far.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9-0 edge for shots on goal for the Caps so far in the second. Rediculous.

I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.

by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

silly PIM

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That looked like a dumb play by Potsy.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wasn’t Brian Pothier voted “least likely to take a roughing penalty” in high school?

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nick Backstrom was too.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Somehow I like the idea of a caps defenceman other than Erskine getting a roughing penalty

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell no. The less we’re on the PK, the better. There’re reasons that the ’Wings are so successful and their discipline in avoiding stupid penalties is a big one. That was just a dumb play and the fewer of them we have, the better.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you have to break a few eggs to make an omelet.

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frankly, you can be a gritty, physical team that’s no fun to play against without taking stupid roughing calls.

It worked for Anaheim because they had JS Giguere playing inspired hockey, with two first-ballot hall-of-fame defensemen on the ice, one with unbelievable wheels and one nasty, brutish, positionally sound sonofabitch. It does not work for us.

I’m not saying we shouldn’t be physical, I’m saying let’s not give the other team needless powerplays.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Holtby can get a few games in net this season. I’d love to see what the “other” new kid has got.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope he gets about 60 and a Kelly Cup

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean with the Caps but sure, that too.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

love how the commentators talkin’ about holtby’s mask that’s how dominating Caps are tonight……so boring that u have to talk about a mask (love the mask tho’)

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Dominating” — yeah, they look real good, but I’d feel a lot better if it was 3-0. Two goal leads tend to evaporate quickly.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, with you on this one. This has the potential to choke to death on cuteness.

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Oct 17, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I were an NHL goalie, I would have like 5 helmets and change it every game.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why stop there? why not get 98 ?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, cause I would suck and only play 5 games in goal.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don’t necessarily want to do that, though. Way too much time getting used to one, let alone trying to get used to a different one every game.

I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.

by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Need to develop the helmet with “skins”

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by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

took the Preds 1 min 20 secs, but they finally got their first SOG this period…..

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There’s a sea lion barking outside my window. Just thought I’d share a little bit of Sausalito with y’all.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d take a Sausalito cookie from Pepperidge Farm right about now.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MMMMM......sausage

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

party at GOD’s!

by Natty Bumppo on Oct 17, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, I am about to walk my dog right there (I’m about 3/4 a mile away from that spot)

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe i can find you two with my google earth.

by Natty Bumppo on Oct 17, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bring your grill

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

high glove…a rocket, but

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t find the trailer, fuck.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn. At least Ovie still has more goals than they do.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Better keep it together, Varly.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

glove side again

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

now the game starts for Varly

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeeeeaaaahhhh…caps need to settle down and play simple hockey. They’ve blown these kinda games in the past.

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Oct 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that has a familiar ring to it --called "playing down to your opponent’ isn’t it?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn’t just glove side high. It was over his left shoulder next to his head. That’s a ridiculous shot to read. The real test will be how Varly responds. That was a tough one, but he needs to lock it down and keep the easy ones out.

I don't care how you score goals. Pretty or ugly. The ballet or the bulldozer. However you do it, just do it. And make sure you do it more than the other guys.

by Holt Worth on Oct 17, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know too many goalies who’d be able to stop that on a consistent basis.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what. the. crap.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and there are the goals in bunches, ooooooo fuck

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh that blew

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok, Holtby time

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dont start that too early, varly stopped that and hotlby has never even seen preseason NHL action, calm down

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one stopped that.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

6756 is right — V never put anything on that

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he was closer to putting it in on himself.

I was hoping we’d get a goal before the break to instill some confidence in the guys but with that looking unlikely given the PP… the third should be interesting.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way. He let one softy in, and the other was a great shot. Happens to all goalies.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got cocky, got cute, got a soft goal, and how we’re in trouble.

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Oct 17, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus, what a headcase.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Huge save by Varly on ANOTHER FRICKIN’ BREAKAWAY?!?! WTF IS THIS?!

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha, you spoke too soon. Wasn’t a shot.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LUCKY, Semyon. That was NOT a save.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

terrible pinch by 52…no need there

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We should’ve been up 5-0 three minutes into this period. Not all Varly’s fault we’re tied.

The keyboard is mightier.

by breed16 on Oct 17, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

should have, could have, would have … but we’re not.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it bad i miss theodore?

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not at all, he’s been fantastic.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m still a little scared with Varly in net, just cause of his age.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

v. close call there

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BB better chew their heads off in intermission

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Preds shouldn’t be even sniffing our shorts on our home ice. Unacceptable.

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by breed16 on Oct 17, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m at my uncle’s place in Pittsburgh with no Center Ice. Can anyone explain why it’s 2-2? Bad Caps play or bad Varlamov?

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 17, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A little of both, but the second Preds goal was an easy save. Shot from basically along the red line that somehow squeezed by him. Not many times when you can say a goal is 100% the goalie’s fault, but that was.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

both - mostly bad def….. Varly couldn’t handle one (a good shot by Preds) and the other one was a softy .

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Playing too lax. Varly’s only bad on the second goal. First goal was legit.

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by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mix of the 2, weber had a bulled that would be amazing to stop but the second goal was pretttttty weak

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks everyone. I’m stuck watching the Pens game with my Pens fan family. You decide which is worse.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 17, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry to hear that. drink heavily if possible.

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve been drinking since before noon, and kicked it up a notch after dinner. For all the Pens flaws, it’s a drinkin’ family.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didja hear? it’s sausage night!

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by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i feel for you. not sure if me being the only Caps fan at my friend’s bachelor’s party (all Yinzers) camping weekend during last spring’s series against the Pens can match that.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Caps dominated the second period and came out of it down 0-2 for the period. The Preds didn’t get a shot on net until 10:32 or something like that. Ellis kept them in the game and then Weber blasted one over Varly’s glove as the trailer. One soft goal a la Brads on Lundqvist in Game 5 and it’s all tied up.

Semin failed to convert on a breakaway and didn’t finish on another 2-1. Other than not finding the net, he’s having a great game.

The 8-9-22 line continues to look great.

by Knee high to a duck on Oct 17, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

second goal= inexcusable. Dumont from the corner. Shea Weber bomb from 50 ft for the other—no chance, really, but high glove. again.

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by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d say the latter, though the second goal was flung enough to give him a pass on. Honestly if he can’t sort this out and Neuvirth is good to go, I’d consider making a change within the next couple of weeks.

"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."

by Bald Pollack on Oct 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

I’d say the latter, though the second goal was flung enough to give him a pass on. Honestly if he can’t sort this out and Neuvirth is good to go, I’d consider making a change within the next couple of weeks.

"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."

by Bald Pollack on Oct 17, 2009 8:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta Tommy two times myself, crappy signal aside.

"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."

by Bald Pollack on Oct 17, 2009 8:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

You back-and-forthing with DCU?

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the soccer app, yeah.

"It's an incredible place. Every seat feels like it's right on top of you. So can't we just make it official? Every big American soccer game should be played in RFK. We need the home-field advantage. Done and done."

by Bald Pollack on Oct 17, 2009 9:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Varly also unquestionably lucked out on a breakaway attempt which hit the post, came back to his skate, and bounced off the same post again. A near disaster.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

(supposed to be a reply to F&B)

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No problem. So can I fire up the Neuvirth lobby when I get home?

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 17, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as long as i can be the one assisting you

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fwiw, varls was balls in the first.

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Oct 17, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright, I’m out. Go Caps!

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Fehr and Balanced on Oct 17, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good luck.

I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.

by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s nothing personal against the guy, but those soft goals really hurt team morale, and the meltdowns can’t happen in NHL games. The fact that Neuvirth is also a viable option (at least once he gets his legs under him) means less patience for now with Varly.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agree

Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!

by RedskinFan4Life on Oct 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Theodore was in the same position last year. Took him a while to start putting forth solid goaltending (comeback regular season game against Rangers.) I worry more about demoting Semyon and messing with his confidence long term. This is the regular season … a long grind and the reason why Theo is #1.

I’d rather the Caps take the route in handling Semyon the way the Pens handled Fleury as opposed to the way Montreal handled Price. Or, for that matter how the Caps handled Carey a while back.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and you know, to be completely honest, Varly was solid in the first. His big issue is coming back after a flukey goal and all that mental stuff. Treating him like a price would just shoot that to hell I think.

by Vinn on Oct 17, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The mental stuff is to be expected of a young goaltender.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Varly keeping the boys in it this period

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

making saves he’s supposed to make….

by MadDog31 on Oct 17, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Poti this period?

by Ames on Oct 17, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, there he is

by Ames on Oct 17, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Chris Clark ever going to, like, contribute offensively?

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe … but he’s got a far bigger role than that Kozilla

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are you talking about? Not shooting when you have an open ane to the goal IS contributing offensively.

The keyboard is mightier.

by breed16 on Oct 17, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*lane

The keyboard is mightier.

by breed16 on Oct 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Breed16, i was chuckling at the previous post … not your spelling

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This reminds me of games 1 and 2 of the Rangers series. Caps are dominating play, not getting the goals to show for it.

The thing is, this is Dan Ellis, not Lundquist.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nashville looks pretty solid defensively. Not allowing much space.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Semin’s due

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ice looks pretty bad

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it is the verizon center

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude the ice are kicking butt tonight. del zotto making me proud.

by Natty Bumppo on Oct 17, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

grrrrr

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice passing play

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

shakes head

This team… This team…

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like a pretty marginal call on Backstrom. Ugh.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i saw some bad non-calls too. the nhl is out to get us!!!

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Horseshit call. Really, a horseshit call

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great kill. Hope it gives them a lift. I’d like to see Backstrom get some revenge.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Caps are playing very poorly. Crowd is totally out of the game.

I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.

by capsfan4life on Oct 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

they are not playing poorly. I’ve seen some great chances, and decent defense.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup, it’s been a good, hard-fought game and Ellis has been standing on his head.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Varly softie really hurts now.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s the Pivotal Play…

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now im really wishing the professor buried that one.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the comparison to the Rangers’ series is apt. We’re dominating this game but NSH is doing just enough defensively and getting strong goaltending. Extremely frustrating.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

22-19-8 right now, with 5 left to play

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i ust noticed that too. kinda prefer that.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve seen that be a goal about 20 times.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis is having a tremendous game.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sloan is on one hell of a horse tonight.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Soft goal by Varly or not, when the Caps give up 2 goals, they need to win.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Erat is skating rings around the Caps tonight

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pull the goalie for the faceoff!

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Very, very disappointing.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gaaaaaaaaaah.

One point at least.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and hell, its the west so a 3 point game is win – kinda win

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ovie with the hat trick for the win!

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s what i say ever time its OT and he has 2 goals. Ha

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How many times has Ovechkin scored his third goal as the GWG in OT? Only time I can think of us @Anahiem his rookie year

I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.

by Ovechkin on Oct 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right ATL. Wasn’t that time he scored like 0:05 into OT?

I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.

by Ovechkin on Oct 17, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha, yeah. Amazing. Boston pops into my mind but i’m not sure

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I looked it up quickly, and I think the only time Ovechkin has scored 3 vs. the bruins was in that 10-2 win, which was not in OT

I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.

by Ovechkin on Oct 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sth looks familiar here, huh? This Nashville team reminds me of the pre-Rock the Red glamour Caps … hardly any talent, but wearing the hard hat and bringing the lunch pail.

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This would be a pretty embarrassing game to lose at home. Nashville is awful.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Knuble sure not skating like a 37 year old

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

kanoobie is definitely bringin’ it for sure …

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d like to see 19-28 out there.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. Theyve played really well together

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep poti away from OT please.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In his defense, the ice is very choppy

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oops, that is supposed to ve to amkcaps

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering…

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, but I think hes just trying to be too cute.

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OV is really sloppy right now

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Have we seen Varly in the shootout?

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i’d rather see a ridiculous Semin slapshot from way out (a la against Tim Thomas in OT) before I see a slapshot in the gimmick period

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Twice in the first period shorthanded

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We’ve seen him on plenty of breakaways.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the shootout is miles different though

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is different, but the first breakaway was a deke. He obviously can stay with the shooter.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

breakaways and shootouts are different animals, no question

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’d like 21-22 for the faceoff. Who needs a true center?

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or the young guns. That works too

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ovi can play D! (Literally — he was the defenseman there) Who needs Fedorov?

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Last game the Caps broke the streak of losses to the Sharks and Ovi scoreless against them.

Hopefully tonight we don’t break the streak of wins when Ovi scores twice.

We’ll find out shortly…

by Icebat on Oct 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually it’s 25-0-1 already right? So take what you will…

by Icebat on Oct 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I think there have been some OTLs.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guesses on shooter? Nicky, OV, B-Mo

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I would replace OV with Semin

I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.

by Ovechkin on Oct 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really.

I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.

by Ovechkin on Oct 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geex, no Semin

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good luck varly!!!!

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow pretty save. He needs to go top shelf!

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Put that top shelf, Nick.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup. Backstrom needed more Juice Boy

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The crowd seems dead kinda

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

19, 28, 21 … OV, Brads on deck

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG for once!

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, gorgeous.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was the best shootout move Ive ever seen from him. Wow

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you watch his rookie season? He had some truely sick ones.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell was that?

by Majesty on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was pretty and confident

by Icebat on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Filthy shot from OV

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stand firm Varly

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I call hat trick foul. Shootout goal is not a hat trick.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, lame

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. Stupid Caps fans… :)

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, that was bad … ouch, new Caps fans have a lot to learn …

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

IF they want to lose their hat for a fake hat trick, let them

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OV OV OV OV

by Majesty on Oct 17, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

when was the last time OV had a shootout goal?

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cold War?

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cold War?

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go BMo!!!

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brendan Morrison, with the game on his stick…

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i am so embarrassed that our fans threw hats on ice for a SO goal

www.wiseadvertising.com

Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.

by Sombrero Guy on Oct 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Varly!

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wooooot

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. What a save!!! Game!!

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thatssss the confidence he needed

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice save, Varly.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SEMYON VARLAMOV!

Now that’s a great way to make up for a bad goal.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2 bad goals?

by snowburnt on Oct 17, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One. Shea Weber is a star. It was an incredibly well placed shot. And while Varly wasn’t screened, he did have a lot in front of him to deal with — Weber was the trailing guy.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank god. Varly acquitted himself in shootout, I guess.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love it when the goalies do little celebrationy things like that

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone must make a gif of that little celebration varly did

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is where Varly’s athleticism is an advantage

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice work Varly, hardhat?

by Icebat on Oct 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’d have been over before this without Varly.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Oct 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh… I’m not taking Varly over Jose. That’s just me.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you mean without Varly’s effort, I agree

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

Fehr didn’t get much ice time, especially late. All the highlights of him they showed were from the 1st period, but it was good to see him involved and working

by Icebat on Oct 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sadly true probably given the foe :)

by Icebat on Oct 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely not. Ovechkin.

I feel the same away about avatars as Ovechkin does about speed limits.

by Ovechkin on Oct 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Fehr deserves it tonight.

by hockeyman33 on Oct 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard hat for Obi-wan-Knuble

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BEAUTIFUL!

by Majesty on Oct 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

id call that game anything but beautiful but at least its 2 points (ok ya the varly save was beautiful)

by i12swim on Oct 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yay Varly! glad we got the win.

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is he lacking confidence in himself? I guess that answers the question

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Love the fight in him …

by UnleashFurry on Oct 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice!!

ovechkin’s deke was money

by twistedlogic on Oct 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alan May is mega awkward….

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Oct 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Extra creepy too.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Three stars?

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Oct 17, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 Stars:

1. WSH L 8 A.OVECHKIN
2. NSH D 6 S.WEBER
3. WSH G 40 S.VARLAMOV

by cuqui on Oct 17, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, how did Varly get a star???

by MadDog31 on Oct 17, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stoned ’em in the shootout, and he had a bunch of really great saves (even if he did let in a bad goal)

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Oct 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So the Thrashers are now 4-1. They’re not this good, right?

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They’ve been due for a long time.

by bigmac1124 on Oct 17, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wouldn’t mind trading defensemen with them straight up, alzner and carlson included.

by Natty Bumppo on Oct 17, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thursday’s game should be very interesting. The Thrashers seem to be scoring at will and are doing a great job preventing goals too. Then again, it’s just five games and they haven’t had to play DET, BOS, SJ and the like.

by Kolzilla on Oct 17, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also, i our crappy goalie situation better than their crappy goalie situation.

by Natty Bumppo on Oct 17, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

k kids i’ll be in vegas thursday (yay,yikes!) do i go all in for the caps? i wanna needs win big!

by shayeshayeusa on Oct 17, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Recap’s up

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by J.P. on Oct 17, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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