Game Day Open Thread - Blue Jackets @ Caps
by J.P. on Nov 1, 2009 4:00 PM EST
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Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals, Nov 1, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Tarik has Greenie and Backie as maybes for todays game. Greenie was limping where Nicky is sick…y.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At the very least it seems to me the team plays less complacently when they have injuries to important players.
by red army line on Nov 1, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well it’ll be tough lineup wise cause whereas the Caps keep 8 d-men, they dont have any room for scratched forwards. So say Greenies out, Sloan could conceivably take his spot, but then who takes Nicks spot and Sloans spot since he was playing forward since Gordos injured and considered week to week? This will be tough finding a body in such short notice unless theyve already recalled Giroux.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
washington times maintains that backstrom is going to play
by twistedlogic on Nov 1, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i dont see that on coreys blog but i did forget that Laing is gonna play so it wont be so tough, but that means that Erskine would need to come back from his bruised hand so Sloan could play forward if Green is out.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
laing came back pretty fast from H1N1. a friend of mine has it and apparently it can kinda linger a while
by twistedlogic on Nov 1, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, for me it went away pretty quick. Maybe even quicker than Q.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Per Corey:
Ovechkin-Morrison-Knuble
Fleischmann-Backstrom-Semin
Laich-Steckel-Bradley
Laing-Aucoin-Clark
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I definitely am happy to see Ovechkin and Semin split up but I tend to prefer Backstrom between O and K. And interesting placement of Bradley with respect to Clark.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ive always liked Laich with Stecks and Bradley, they wreak havoc when theyre together but i always understand Bruce wanting to get Laich more involved in the offensive game cause of his skill around the net.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom makes Semin happier to play on line 2; that way he has 2/3’s of line 1 instead of being banished by himself.
by Icebat on Nov 1, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It also allows a 19/28 penalty killing combination instead of throwing all the lines out of whack.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 1, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rather, allows 19 and 28 to PK without throwing all the lines out of whack.
by Knee high to a duck on Nov 1, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I also think 19/28 have a ton of chemistry and although they do with ovie as well, he has shown he can play with anyone and have chemistry and score goals
by i12swim on Nov 1, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, the cost-benefit of Backs-OV with Semin languishing somewhere is just a little high at the moment. Plus last time OV had pretty dece chemistry with Knuble and Morrison, so maybe it’ll be okay?
I wonder how Flash will do today actually..
by Vinn on Nov 1, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Bradley vs. Clark, could be as simple as separating Laich and Clark so both bottom lines have someone to crash the net.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LINK anyone?
The yahoo page is not playing the game??
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s playing now. Heh, for a few minutes, they were playing some Moroccan soap opera.
by harehareyukai on Nov 1, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Top line’s playing no D to start
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
(I was referring to Backstrom and Semin, actually. I guess Flash was out there with them, not Ovi)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
just a quick ob: looks like the Jackets are going to try and fill that space behind 52 quickly when he pinches; opposite D has to play center field with vigilance.
by bigonetimer on Nov 1, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin w/ no shots in the last game, now has 4 so far.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
damn, gotta unload one from right there with speed…squander
by bigonetimer on Nov 1, 2009 5:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Caps Fans,
Leaf fan here checking in on things.
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by Kavel Pubina on Nov 1, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome!
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks.
Ovechkin’s awesome. :D
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by Kavel Pubina on Nov 1, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so, when does Kessel look like he’s going to make an appearance?
by bigonetimer on Nov 1, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TUESDAY!!!!!1
Against the Bolts.
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by Kavel Pubina on Nov 1, 2009 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s exciting. Kaberle’s been playing hot lately, too.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
6th in scoring right now for NHL.
Gotta love it. And Gustavsson’s only gonna get awesomer, as will the Leafs.
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by Kavel Pubina on Nov 1, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
none too soon…tough luck v. Habbies last night.
by bigonetimer on Nov 1, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a relatively quiet night here. Home game, so lots of folks are at the game, and it’s a weird time
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap has Ken Hitchcock put on some weight over the years or what?
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 5:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Jesus, that was way too close.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
did Joe B give anyone else a heart attack.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was a great call, for just that reason. It deserved the near heart attack.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes. I think I almost passed out.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yet another awful PP showing for the Caps
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 5:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Columbus has a great kill. Give credit where credit is due — this is great killing as much as it is the caps doing badly.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, their kill is ridiculous so far this year.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That may be the secret to scoring against them. Tire their PKers for 2 minutes, then score immediately after the penalty ends
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow, JT60 saves them! And the other thing is, why do they always play sooooooo much in front of Varlamov than Theo? Especially scoring wise???
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice play there with Flash. Would have been a pretty tip. And a great pass to Poti after.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Flash’s energy is impressive tonight (and his past two games also).
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 1, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was amazing. Jumpin Tom Flash!
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love that this is everyone’s reaction. Easiest goal of Backstrom’s career.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
tick tac toe
never let the truth get in the way of a good story
by toymechanic on Nov 1, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And Flash with a beauty of an assist! he continues to impress.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I guess 14 is trying to prove something this season
by SethB on Nov 1, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was unbelievably gorgeous. Just wow.
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
UNREAL
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Nov 1, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and a monster save by Theo on the next shift…so key.
by bigonetimer on Nov 1, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom’s behind-the-back deserves to get an assist even though he scored.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If thats not #1 on top ten, i dont know what is.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Nov 1, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I normally rock my red Backstrom but tonight im going “old school” and wearing my black Ovechkin. looks to be working for Nicky.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Inexcusable for BMo to be that far behind on the back check. Come on boys.
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What's the score here thus far?
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by Kavel Pubina on Nov 1, 2009 5:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Huselius put his stick under Juice’s skate. Ugly.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
looks like Huselius took a pretty good shot too.
by bigonetimer on Nov 1, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hit the boards with the back of his head first.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FSN Ohio dude calling Juice “Jer-sina”…
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 5:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And saying he’s a former third-overall draft pick.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Makeup call.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Giving up the 2 on 1 was inexcusable. They need to learn to get it in deep.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many breakaways is AO going to cough up before they move him OFF THE DAMN POINT?
Weak call, though.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Weak call. What a nasty passing play from that 2nd line. Reminded me of the goal Backs scored in Game 6 of the Philly series to help get us back in it.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 1, 2009 5:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Matt Bradley: Master killer
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good to see Juice out there again.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
not a bad first, not a great one either. story of the season so far.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if it had been said earlier didn’t read the whole thread but these line combos allow us to put back together the Brads/Stecks/Laich line that owned it up in the playoffs last year.
by Davethecapsfan on Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And that line is doing some damage.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ovie needs to cut down on his turnovers. Play him on the left hashmarks on the PP, not the point. At least until he proves he can be responsible defensively.
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by ninefttall on Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pretty good game so far. Both teams playing with intensity. Caps are going to have to amp it up to win this. They’re lucky to have the lead.
The good news is that Columbus is playing chippy and getting under guys’ skin, and that always seems make them play better.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice period from Theo.
PP looks like dog doo.
Someone evidently told Semin to shoot the puck.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
D’oh. Here.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i could watch that over and over again.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nicky’s passes are so pretty.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GMGM is being interviewed on Columbus’ feed, if anyone is watching on Center Ice.
by sonia on Nov 1, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, saw it on GCL — no big deal really
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
really? my wife has gcl to watch her Avs and they normally tune out intermissions and commercials…odd.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They can be really inconsistent. I’ve found that the most common configuration is to block commercials and allow studio-type or in-arena intermission stuff, but some games show even the commercials.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
me too, I gave away my Caps tickets to watch this bullshit Favre homecoming. I am an idiot.
by jenf1 on Nov 1, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was just chickenshit stuff.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 6:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Felt bad for Chimera after the Kings game, not so much now.
by bronco6778 on Nov 1, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Theo could have positioned himself better than he did, he bit really hard on the fake.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang, Nash is so good.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 6:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone could sink that with a net that wide open. Good skating but helped out heavily by Theodore.
by TFG on Nov 1, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ah i see, so we’re blaming that on Theodore but not on the defenseman because we give Nash the credit there?
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d say they both were left pretty jockless after that one.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Green was just as responsible as Theodore – I’m merely suggesting that the net was about as open as the near own goal earlier.
by TFG on Nov 1, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin in the locker room…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 6:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ovie not on the bench?
What did I miss?
by bronco6778 on Nov 1, 2009 6:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No misconduct, it’s either equipment related or a minor injury
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Semin-Morrison-Fleischmann out there.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 6:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably has something to do with the fact that 8 went to the locker room…
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ovechkin left immediately, but totally on his own power there. Probably not too bad.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Text from a friend “Ovechkin: sex before, during, and after games now?”
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 6:24 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
This is the first time all year I’ve thought the team really could use an enforcer. Who’d’a thunk it’d be the Jackets?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 6:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Had to step away. What’s the Ovi update?
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by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 6:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they said something about a shoulder injury!?! I missed it.
by Vinn on Nov 1, 2009 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing really from CSN, both Corey and Tarik said he was favoring his left arm
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Laich tried the same move that Nash did on his goal.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 6:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I had no idea they were still pushing ScarletCaps… anyone ever go there at all?
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 6:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It has problems, which we’ve discussed on this site once or twice before — I find it fairly substance-free, but I’ve been a hockey fan since I wore pigtails. It doesn’t seem to know how to tailor content for its audience.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 1, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This trap sucks.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 6:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you beat me to it
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This game is boring as hell.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 6:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awful job by everyone wearing red on the ice…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 6:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s your Schutlz Boner Of The Night™
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
red seaq
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 6:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now, that’s how you draw up the power play.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vomit
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that’s about as ridiculous a bounce as you’ll ever see.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 6:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good luck generating speed thru the neutral zone now.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 6:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lets win this draw and get a quick shot off.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 6:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bad ice, bad effort, bad everything…screw columbus.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 6:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SKATE!
MOVE!
STOP STANDING AROUND ON THE POWER PLAY!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 6:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
So what’s the consensus about this team without #8? .500ish?
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 6:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Better than that. And still easily the best in the SE.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends
If they play as loose as they do with him, probably. If they know they need to work harder with out safety net number 8, they might hold it togetherish.
by bronco6778 on Nov 1, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
.500 teams will kill to have the Caps lineup, even without Ovechkin.
by TFG on Nov 1, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
will Ovie make a mj type entrance and score on the pp? stay tuned!
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 6:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
from tarik:
Alex Ovechkin left today’s game at 6:10 of the second period with what could be an pectoral/shoulder/left arm injury.
The two-time MVP appeared to be injured earlier in the during a scrum near the Columbus bench that began when Jason Chimera bumped Ovechkin as the two passed one another. Ovechkin responded with a two-handed shove, setting off a fracas that included Jared Boll coming over and grabbing Ovechkin.
Chimera was apparently still angry about getting trucked by Ovechkin into the side boards late in the first period.
After the fracas, Ovechkin appeared to be favoring the left side of his upper body while he sat in the penalty box (for roughing). When he came out, he finished his next shift, but skated right to bench and headed to the dressing room.
He has not played since.
I’ll have an update when the team makes an announcement.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ask them over at ThePensBlog. They seem to know better than anyone.
by AZDWK on Nov 1, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Per corey: It was Ovechkin’s next shift that he collided with Raffi Torres. Put his left arm down to brace for the fall and immediately winced in pain.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 1, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Per FSN Ohio, GMGM says Ovechkin may return in the third.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 6:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and he also confirmed that he was hurt. But we already knew that.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if he is lost for a significant period of time i will never wear this jersey again.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 6:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It seems that Semin’s 6 shots and Backie’s 5 are the response to BB’s criticism of too fancy vs. shooting. The goal however was a result of a fancy play…
by fnralch on Nov 1, 2009 6:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Awright Cappies. Go let the Jackets understand the depths of your displeasure.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Nov 1, 2009 6:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Decent PP so far, but still not enough movement
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 6:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Much better final :45 for that PP, with the second unit in.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Poti’s gotta bury that.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m happy to see him generating offense at all. I don’t mind the post so much
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eh, I think he has to bury that.
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he let that puck come to him rather than going to get it. shouldve potted it.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Second straight game with a BS goalie interference goal apparently.
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 7:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
esp bc it’s Stecks and esp bc Brassard totally was the cause of that.
by Vinn on Nov 1, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“That’s fucking horseshit!” —Bruce Boudreau
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GREAT kill. Knuble is the freaking man.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Knubs – tremendous.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Knuble: master killer
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, now Columbus’s PP is starting to look more like one of ours.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 1, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That was a PK with extra emphasis on the killer instinct.
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by CapitalCentre on Nov 1, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
All of this grinding and stuff is fun to watch, but it needs to result in a goal…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m happy to see them play this well. Even if they don’t win this game, if they can keep this up it only bodes well for the season. I don’t think we’ve seen this kind of intensity out of this team so far this year.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it’s clear the only way to get them to put the hammer down in the 3rd is to be losing.
by bigeugene on Nov 1, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YES BROOKS
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YESSSS
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Laich for the tie(and some help for my fantasy team)
by i12swim on Nov 1, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you can’t stop him, you can only hope to contain him
by Doncosmic on Nov 1, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brooksie, taking care of business. Love it.
by sonia on Nov 1, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
holy shit, I haven’t gotten more pumped up for a goal since Stecks to end game 6 last year…got what I wished for :)
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joe B called Mason “a tough nut to crack.” This goal got scored right as I smashed open an uncooperative pistachio. Coincidence?
by AZDWK on Nov 1, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If it’s not a coincidence, is it all Mason’s fault?
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone link the yahoo feed? Atdhe fails (as usual)
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LMAO. Brooksie!
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brooks Laich is a pea eye em pea.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YOU’RE GODDAMNED RIGHT!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
/Dickie V’ed
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
F You Mason.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Trade OV away…who needs such a fragile player?
by wipps on Nov 1, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s what the Blue Jackets get for being pests for 2 periods…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like (Laich?) this version of team toughness
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brooks is taking advantage of OV being out, trying to get even with him in goals like he was after 2 games…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is Green still on that point streak?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yep, 9 games.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I thought. Back in form..
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We have the lead and it’s the 3rd period, so it’s time to just coast now, guys. :D
by bigeugene on Nov 1, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Laich has scored 12 of his 14 points in weeks that my opponent has Laich.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 1, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s been two different teams (I’m in multiple leagues.)
Knowing my luck this will happen for the rest of the season.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 1, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ive got the 4 young guns plus Laich.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now let’s see you trap, bitches
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dear Bruce:
If your top line players are all sick or dinged, you might want to play the rest of the players more.
Signed,
Laich, Knuble, Bradley, etc.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
(and Quintin too)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shit
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ergh, not a good goal there.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bad goal
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Nov 1, 2009 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What was he doing with his stick there?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looked like a fluke to me. Think he was clearing the puck behind him and got his stock caught in the net.
by jimmiebjr on Nov 1, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bad breaks for JT tonight.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. He hasn’t played poorly, from what I’ve seen.
by jimmiebjr on Nov 1, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge
Except I didn’t say fudge
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey hey,
Ho Ho
Shaone Morrison has got to go!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
what happened on that goal??? Did it go under his glove? Where was his stick?
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 7:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stick knob got caught in the netting and stayed there. I had that happen a few times
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and also, is Theo 04 – 08 back as opposed to 01-03 Theo?
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
think our ice has anything to do with that?
by wipps on Nov 1, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’l take it if they get a point tonight.
by bronco6778 on Nov 1, 2009 7:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GOALIE INTERFERENCE THAT MOTHERFUCKERSSSSSSSSSSSS
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Big F-ing Q!
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Semin and Backstrom don’t look right
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice juicy rebound there.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Crash the net and good things will happen.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When Laing scores, doesn’t that count for two?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Very nice by Steckel, totally took Mason out of the play.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Swine flu only makes him stronger.
Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!
by boutros23 on Nov 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wooooooooooooot
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice move by stecks
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pigskin Sunday…pigs have curly Q tails….Laing had swine flu…it all comes together
by wipps on Nov 1, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brassard you pansy.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
In Philly they said you’ve been Knubled.
by cuqui on Nov 1, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this is Theo’s chance to make us all forget about that 3rd goal! best penalty killer must be your goalie…….your world Theo!
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 7:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I still blame ShaMo more for that goal.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
me too, as JT60 is my boy, but that was to please his haters in here!
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think it’s a particularly difficult situation for Theo if he’s got a stick, don’t think you can really blame anybody there…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No excuse for Torres getting the shot off at all. I don’t care how easy a save it was for Theo, that man has to be separated from that puck back there
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Bradley has had a hell of a game.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and it will be forgotten because so have Laich and Laing
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How is it we take penalties at the worst possible times?
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Cardiac caps baby!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It would be worse to take one when we’re down a goal.
by AZDWK on Nov 1, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s the deal with Garon getting minutes?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 7:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck shit.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Miss the offsides
Then that. These refs can go back to the NBA now.
by bronco6778 on Nov 1, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Of course the guy who kills Ovie has to get 2 goals…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
22 Seconds. Save the point first. it’s a west coast opponent — an OTW is as good as a regulation one
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, one more goddamn point
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t been able to watch much of this game, but sure seems like a frustrating affair
by Icebat on Nov 1, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great hockey. Terrible officiating.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d just like to see us finish one with authority in regulation, but I just flipped back to see the replay of the last goal so I can’t really speak for how things have been. Hope Ovi is okay
by Icebat on Nov 1, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t take anything away from Columbus tonight. They’ve played really hard.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dumbest thing you can do-grab somebody’s skate when you don’t have a helmet on…are you asking for a blade to the face?
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously — that’s just bizzare.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He deserved to get that cut opened right back up again.
by bronco6778 on Nov 1, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Three point games aren’t as annoying against the west.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holding on to a guy’s leg. Fucking bush league.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Very frustrating, Caps clearly outplayed CBJ tonight. It should never have come to this.
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 7:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Theo had a lot of freakishly bad luck.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 1, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Redskins are on bye. All the freakish suck had to go somewhere…
by jimmiebjr on Nov 1, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But our freakish suck is overtime, their freakish suck is just plain sucking.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if it goes to shootout if Laich scores if they’ll throw hats
by Icebat on Nov 1, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they’re a team full of sean averys…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Does 4-4 make it any easier or harder to trap?
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Harder I'd guess
But it makes the hockey suck more.
by bronco6778 on Nov 1, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Much harder.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 1, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell #2? Are you fucking kidding me?
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WHAT THE FUDGE?
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a bullshit game.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
can’t say it much better than that. the caps played great though.
by hockeyman33 on Nov 1, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh fuck this shit. What a bullshit sequence.
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dammit I want two point!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
points*
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why does Poti always go down like that?
never let the truth get in the way of a good story
by toymechanic on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
who the fuck went down like that there????
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
GODDAMMIT I HATE THIS GODDAMN TEAM.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And by that I mean what the do to me, and how much they dick around with leads.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea pretty sure you can blame the 3rd goal on him maybe BUT THATS IT!!! If this was Varlamov in goal, none of these fucking comments would be made
by MadDog31 on Nov 1, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure the honeymoon is over for most with Varly…
by thehoagster07 on Nov 1, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why would any of us make excuses for Varlamov?
by TFG on Nov 1, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, people would be much less considerate for Varly. Jeez.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Nov 1, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Poti for pine!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Poti cross checked him like thirty times before going down too.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Nov 1, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hateful, awful game
Loved the showing without him, but I hope Ovie gets back soon
by bronco6778 on Nov 1, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Poti has had an absolutely brutal year. That was the worst fucking loss of the season by far.
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A picture of ineffectiveness, that
Wow, Poti, just wow.
Your favorite meme is dead
by Edanger6 on Nov 1, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Umberger scores with assists from Nash, Voracek, and the PoPo.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Nov 1, 2009 7:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow this game was filled with fail.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
And bad timed penalties. And sucky penalties. And horribly bad luck.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was supposed to be the game where we overcame adversity through hard work. And of course we absolutely crap our pants by taking retarded penalties at the worst times. I’m struggling with this one, guys.
by Kolzilla on Nov 1, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
On the tying Goal
That whole play was set up by the Ref’s interference on Laich. As soon as that happened I knew bad things were about to happen.
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by Edanger6 on Nov 1, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Crosscheck no goalie interference yes no call never!
Horseshit call on Pothier. The players skated into each other and one fell; penalty on the other
by LangwayWasTheKing on Nov 1, 2009 7:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I thought the penalty on Ovi was worse where he checked the guy who received the pass skating towards the goal and they called interference. I did see that one.
by Icebat on Nov 1, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ovi one was BS. Pothier one was a good call.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 1, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guy went down way too easy, but shame on Pothier for giving him the opportunity.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, obviously Pothier isn’t truly strong enough to make him fall like he did, but you can’t give him that opportunity. Worst part was Pothier had decent position to deny him the puck anyway if it came his way.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 1, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pothier is a free agent after this year. WIll the Caps let him walk?
by CapsFan75 on Nov 1, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I certainly assume they will with Alzner and Carlson waiting in the wings.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 1, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t really see anything he did to interfere with the guy. Though I did watch the game from the 3rd period on, that penalty and the Knuble one had me scratching my head. Brassard is a really good actor.
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Referees like face time maybe they should just STFU for a change
People get tackled going to the net the whole game. When we fall its diving, when someone else falls its a penalty. Knuble’s play was stupid (has not completely recovered losses I.Q. points from playing for Flyers)
by LangwayWasTheKing on Nov 1, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Overall that game sucked from about every possible angle.
Most annoying plays – Semin’s stick handling turnovers. Ovi’s turnovers at the point come in second place.
Ovi’s injury is obvious concern.
JT’s bad luck on dasher board and goalie stick goals.
Refs calls that were all over the map.
They keep finding ways to lose games when leading in the 3rd. At some point its either corrected or the chickens will come home to roost come late April.
A man gotta have a code
by CP2Devil on Nov 1, 2009 8:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DC teams never fail to ruin my nights & weekends
Redskins suk, MD suks, DCUnited suks, Nationals suk. Wizards – who cares?
Caps need to buckle down and play some D, esp if Ovie’s hurt.
And Semin shoot the f-ing puck!
by LangwayWasTheKing on Nov 1, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I kinda care about the Wizards…
When Hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there, too.
by Steck It Out on Nov 1, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you’re going to say something sucks, you can spell it out.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 1, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s so difficult to add that damn c
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees-Phillies
Pray that the series goes seven, and ground ball goes through A-Rod’s legs for winning run. Phillies fan classier than Flyer fan (a low bar but true nonetheless)
by LangwayWasTheKing on Nov 1, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Some of us Caps fans are also Yankees fans, actually.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 1, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
im neither, hate em both, they can both go to hell. kthxbai :D
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I wish the world series would just stop existing for the year.
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Nov 1, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hate them on another site, then, please. We’re here to talk hockey.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Nov 1, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My husband and I aren’t in that category. We’re rooting for Philly. (My husband was born 30 miles south of Philly but had moved around a lot.) So his rooting interests were Braves, Phillies, Senators, Orioles, and now the Nats. He’s a die hard Yankee hater from way back.
He actually used to be a Flyer fan until the Caps came into existence.
by CapsFan75 on Nov 1, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Has Boudreau said anything to the press about this game that’s going to get him fined yet?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Nov 1, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no idea
have they said anything more about ovie?
by twistedlogic on Nov 1, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“upper body injury” day-to-day. TEB speculated that its his left arm.
by RedBirdie on Nov 1, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NO LEAD IS SAFE...EVER
…that’s the theme of the season
by DonnieKnutts on Nov 1, 2009 8:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s the truth. EVERY loss this year for them has been a heartbreaking loss in games they should have won. I am NOT exaggerating. They had the lead at one point in ALL 6 of the games they lost.
by CapsFan75 on Nov 1, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good or bad officiating, the team wasn’t skating like they respected the Jackets, and it bit them. You have to play every team with the effort and intensity they showed in the opener against Boston, and they haven’t played like that since. This is getting old fast.
Yeah, officiating was bad, but this team has a knack for taking stupid ticky tack penalties, and the refs are calling them. So, my first thought to stopping that is stop doing little ticky tack stuff.
Also, re: Umberger’s trip on Jurcina – yeah, should have been called. Referee, however, could have also called a high stick on Jurcina, who (uncontrolled) whacked Umberger in the head on his fall. Less needing to be called, but one could certainly make an argument for it.
Lastly, Theo’s played way too damn well for me to throw him under the bus after this game. I didn’t think the defense played well at all, and i didn’t think the team played with any fire except for some after whistle scrums and a few minutes of well put together sequences. The fact of the matter is it’s still nice having the team we hated years ago – a team that could be outhustled, out-worked, and out-played, frankly, but Talent was good enough to steal them points. I’d just rather see hard work.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Nov 1, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
amen. we are the team we all hated a couple years ago.
by DonCaps819 on Nov 1, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 30 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 |
|
Atlanta
|
18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 22 |
|
Florida
|
20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 20 |
|
Carolina
|
21 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
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