Want some more proof that the Caps tend to get complacent when they are winning?
Behind the Net analyzes shots for and shots against in different game situations. Check out where the Caps are on the list.
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This might have been swallowed up in the sea of posts yesterday.
"I'm just doing karate and trying to get females pregnant."
by Bald Pollack on Nov 18, 2009 2:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, at least he reached the same conclusion I did.
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by J.P. on Nov 18, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a very tricky stat, it’s not even limited to SOG and I don’t think you can say that is proof the Caps are complacent when they are winning. It only takes one bonehead play to allow a quality shot that results in a goal, yet you can take 10 25ft wristers and never threaten. Look at Colorado’s numbers, have people been accusing them of getting complacent when winning?
What’s more, I expect the Caps to be outshot in the latter parts of the game when they are winning. When you are beating another good team and they have to press, they will outshoot you. For years and years it was the Caps outshooting someone 20-4 in the 3rd period but still coming up short.
Now – do I think the Caps get complacent? Yes.
But as my quantum physics buddies say, “Just because you can predict something doesn’t mean you understand it.”
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Nov 18, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look at Colorado’s numbers, have people been accusing them of getting complacent when winning?
Colorado’s numbers aren’t that much different when they’re winning so it doesn’t look like they’re slacking off.
What’s more, I expect the Caps to be outshot in the latter parts of the game when they are winning. When you are beating another good team and they have to press, they will outshoot you.
True, but the Caps are ~25th in the league in that category and average/above average in the others.
by David M. Getz on Nov 19, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, though it may be oversimplifying things, there are two reasons for a drastic reduction in shot differential when leading, imo – letting up, or going into a defensive shell. If I had to pick one group into which the Caps fall, it’s the former.
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by J.P. on Nov 19, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish it was the latter. If only we were talented enough to trap…
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 20, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Aye.
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by J.P. on Nov 21, 2009 9:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I could be mis-remembering, but didn’t the Caps come out and dominate BOS in the third period in a game that was still relatively close? I’d be willing to bet BOS was pressing hard for goals in their home opener but the Caps were into the game and played their game and didn’t let BOS do much with the puck.
If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...
by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 20, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, my bad! Ill be more careful about looking through the links and Fanshots so that we dont have repeats.
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
by amkcaps on Nov 18, 2009 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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