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Third Period Open Thread

On the plus side, the Caps have already had their bad period, and the Leafs have had their good period. Logic says the Caps take it in the third... but logic's been wrong before.

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Am I first? It’s so cold.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions  

Have another drink. You’ll get over it.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Hot Toddies?

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Unleash the Something Or Another!

by jimmiebjr on Dec 12, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions  

If we unleash the fury, will it count? They sure could use it right about now.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m dual threading. I feel so dirty.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions  

dual threading with no pants… on your birthday no less.

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotta do it while I’m still (sort of) young

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve been dirty all night then, some would say reckless.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m only lurking over there. Canadians are making me shy.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Dec 12, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I make you shy?

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

No, no, just en masse. Plus you get a pass because I adored Bengt. :)

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Dec 12, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

what’s not to adore? ;)

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Canadians don’t bite much.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

..unless you say please :)

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Just gotta dive in.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

…that’s what she said?

by Becca H on Dec 12, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

There’s something in the water here at SBNation tonight, I swear.

by Becca H on Dec 12, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

There really is. Jaysus.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

blame the Professor, he started it

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s the no pants thing

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

or it could be the no pants thing

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

just the way we like you ;)

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I am too! :) Highlight of my night, hah.

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

What the hell happned?

I’ll be jumping into PPP with both feet in a mo, if you want to join me.

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 12, 2009 9:00 PM EST reply actions  

Well, Cablevision fucked up my attempt to record the game, so I’m jumping in now without having seen the first two periods? Anyone got a quick rundown? How has Neuvirth been?

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

iffy

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Both goalies shaky. Entertaining game. Both coaches won’t be happy. AO, Baxter, Kessel with MONSTER nights.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

ok…but what’s important is he has a really “cute” picture.

Professor Blood

by CapsKH on Dec 12, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

bad rebound control for Neuvirth but has had a couple nice stops.

Toskola found his glove otherwise Caps would have 2-3 more

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn it, Poti, keep that shit in!

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

Tom Poti- aka defensive enema

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s doing it, wrong.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Ovie’s going to get a 2nd.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

brendan needs a goal… he has been snake bitten a bit

by wex for stecks on Dec 12, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

Be nice to get BMo on a roll.

by jimmiebjr on Dec 12, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

He needed to make that pass to Laich.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Yay Neuvy..no rebound..atta boy

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

Sure is quiet here with everyone on a road trip.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions  

And when we stink

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

no reason to be quiet, just dual thread

by Doncosmic on Dec 12, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Fudge

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions  

Neuvy will be leaving soon perhaps

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions  

UGHHHHHH

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

Terrible defensive coverage and poor positioning by Neuvirth on that rebound. Caps are getting worked this period.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

I know what Neuvirth will be working on in Hershey the rest of the year, rebound control.

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

he doesn’t attack in position or pokes when he should sometimes

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Backstrom lost the draw and let his man beat him to the net. Very bad.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Leafs came out controling the play here in the 3rd

CRAP

If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

by dlw66 on Dec 12, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

Hahahahahahahah, pornstar Erskine.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

Ok, we almost lost to the WORST team in the NHL…now we’re about to do the same with the 2nd worst team. :-/

Professor Blood

by CapsKH on Dec 12, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

we already did once.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

they like to give us our money’s worth by making it “exciting”?

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

It “excited” me to drink more.

Professor Blood

by CapsKH on Dec 12, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Dammit, I was worried about the similarities between this game and yesterdays, roles reversed.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

that was a bad holding call

B-E-A-R-S Bears, Bears, Bears WHOOOOOO!!

by MHBears on Dec 12, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

Right now, I’d take an OT game. Win OR lose.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

Semin assisted shortly please

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

wow… that was a great save by neuvy

by wex for stecks on Dec 12, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

he keeps showing flashes… just gotta stop giving up those juicy rebounds

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Liked to have seen a little more from Knubs right there

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

Even up 5 on 3 to come?

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

Man, Knuble just has not been able to hit the net these first couple games back.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

Yup, he’s old. He’s still off.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions  

great play by BMo

B-E-A-R-S Bears, Bears, Bears WHOOOOOO!!

by MHBears on Dec 12, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

uhoh… thats no good :(

by wex for stecks on Dec 12, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

Uh-oh

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

oh shit, Jizz… be okay..

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

never good when Jizz takes it in the face

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

O HOLY SHIT!

If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

by dlw66 on Dec 12, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

well he is still on the bench… so thats good

by wex for stecks on Dec 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

need one right here

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

erskine w/ 3 seconds of pp time :)

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

Feed went down, what happened to Semin?

Resign Semin so I don't have to buy yet another new jersey.

by Ovechkin on Dec 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

Puck to the bean. Looked like a deflected Ovie slapper.

by jimmiebjr on Dec 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

out 6 weeks with a scratched helmet (he should be ok)

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Ovi ricochet

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by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

On PPP..they are making lots of “got jizz on the face” jokes

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

we did start it

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

and game

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

I hate that damn Laich wraparound play.

And Neuvy is not playing well, tonight.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Ugh

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Jesus tittyfucking Christ. AO has got to stay with his man.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

No a good backcheck by AO.

Neuvirth isn’t helping us.

Why is Laich calling for the puck just to do that? Lame play.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Why is Laich calling for the puck just to do that? Lame play.

He had space to step out and take a better shot, but instead he just rammed a low quality wrap around right into Toskala’s pad. Just another example of Laich’s poor play recently.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

He doesn’t need to be calling for the puck on a PP. He’s there to clean up when others shoot, not be the shooter.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I still think they need to show that play and the give and go between Backs and Laich a little bit so everyone doesn’t know 100% of the time the cross ice saucer is coming.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Just getting outworked the last 2 periods.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Was that Ovie playing no defense at all there?

by jimmiebjr on Dec 12, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

This is why I’m not high on Neuvy….
Varly>Jose>Neurv

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

by Bman21212 on Dec 12, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

don’t give up on him yet…I don’t think neuvy is even 21 yet…

B-E-A-R-S Bears, Bears, Bears WHOOOOOO!!

by MHBears on Dec 12, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

he turned 21 in March. I agree though, way to early to give up on him.

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess it’s just because Varly has been playing so well. Of course, he’s had the larger NHL opportunity, too. One game every other month, with no practice, doesn’t help a whole lot.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

like I said in the 2nd period thread, Neuvirth only has 17 AHL games + 22 AHL playoff games + 5 NHL games on his resume. Give him a full season with Hershey and let’s see how he does then.

Varly is a freak, and that’s meant as a compliment

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Amen. Awesome freak.

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

by Bman21212 on Dec 12, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

That Calder Cup MVP has a lot to do with expectations, too.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

oh I expect big things from Neuvirth but given the small sample size there are going to be some bumps in the road. unfortunately this is one of those bumps.

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

The team sure ain’t helping him out.

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

It wasn’t great, but wasn’t THAT bad. If we had varly in there we would have had at least OT.

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

by Bman21212 on Dec 12, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Varly was pretty hot from the get go, but he had more Russian experience. I think of lot of Neuvy is gitters and youth, so hewill improve, but I always worry when he is in goal.

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

by Bman21212 on Dec 12, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea, if h’s 21 it’s barely. HE’s young like Varly, might be the answer if Varly wrecks his body in 5 years, but that seems to be far off.

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

by Bman21212 on Dec 12, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

plus, the guy’s going into an away game, in toronto where the fans are crazy when their team is playing well. And tonight, for some reason the leafs are playing well

B-E-A-R-S Bears, Bears, Bears WHOOOOOO!!

by MHBears on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

And after a travel snafu that took away his practice opportunity this morning.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Dec 12, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions  

And the team has been playing tons of hockey lately.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions  

could explain our good 1st period, and terrible rest of the game

B-E-A-R-S Bears, Bears, Bears WHOOOOOO!!

by MHBears on Dec 12, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

that is just butter soft

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

AO’s missed backcheck.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 12, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

And when Toskala is making the big save…

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

The difference in the timely saves on either side of the ice tonight has been glaring.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

What has gotten into Toskala that he thinks he can play like a legitimate number one goalie against us lately? I don’t get it.

I miss opening night.

by Becca H on Dec 12, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Haha it’s crazy! But good practice, Playoffs are what matters

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

by Bman21212 on Dec 12, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

and a miss on the breakaway

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

We’ll just blame this game on the broken airplane.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

5-1 in the last 30 minutes. Not cool at all

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 12, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

The logic is always friggen wrong.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

Shorties in two straight games, that’s just fantastic

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 12, 2009 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

just got back from making dinner.

how the fuck did it become 5-3 leafs?!?!?!?!?!

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

Just gave up a shorty.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Green on PP both times. Not helping his case for Team Canada

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

So you are dual threading as well

by Doncosmic on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

sure am.

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Do the Caps have a shorthanded goal this season?

by sonia on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

yes brads has one

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 12, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

I believe that’s the only one.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 12, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

it is

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 12, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Indeed it was the first and only.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Love that Baxter gets that puck to Schultz for a point shot, and no one else on the ice is even pretending to go to the net. Awesome.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions  

Hey guys, lets pretend like we want win or something…

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I am so glad the Caps are awesome at the game of hockey.

Also, I’m glad Ovechkin takes ridiculously long shifts. That way he has gas left at the end of the shift to back check. Yup, no negative consequences for staying on the ice that long. None at all.

Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 12, 2009 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

AO gonna get Gabby fired.

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Coach has to be held accountable for only having 46 points at this point in the season. No job is safe.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

first in the east clearly isn’t good enough. better watch his back

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

first in the east league clearly isn’t good enough

by kfjje on Dec 12, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

When the Caps play like a team they look great. Enough with the 1-on-2 and 1-on-3 bullshit from Ovie. 2 minute shifts for a player is just plain stupid.

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Great job by the big guns for the Caps just letting Toronto walk right in….go team.

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

8, 19, 52 just spectating.

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

wowzers

Goodness, can’t we finish strong?

by PureAgression on Dec 12, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, that was some stupendously dumb analysis on HNIC. The guy talks about how Semin has a huge curve which means he can’t do anything on his backhand, and he’s saying this while watching a replay of Semin get a nice backhand shot off on Toskala (he got it up, Toskala just came up with a big save). He finishes up by saying goalies know Semin can’t deke backhand and that he’s not a dangler. Good call.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

Hilarious…Semin has one of the better forehand to backhand moves in the league imo

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

And I thought Varly and Theodore had trouble controlling rebounds.

by patred48 on Dec 12, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

btw, where are they tonight??

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Theo sucked it hard last night, Varly is injured.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Varly’s on IR and Theo sucked last night

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Varly is hurt, Theo played last night.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Theo on the bench, Varly out with groin strain thing.

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

okay, thx all

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

sad that we all said Theo sucked without pre-planning… sigh

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Theodore on Bench and Varly was injured against TB last week

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

Ovie can’t keep taking 2 minute shifts

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

with 1:45 left in the game he won’t

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

If it was only late in games down by 2 we wouldn’t complain about it so much.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought the Caps proved they could win without Ovechkin.

Given his shift times, does he know?

by Stormblue on Dec 12, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree wholeheartedly, but ya better watch out, BL. Some here think AO should have carte blanche with Boudreau.

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Like who?

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

You mean “Laich who?”. Actually, I think it’s supposed to be “Laich, whom?”.

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 10:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Who thinks that AO should have carte blanche with Boudreau?

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 13, 2009 10:01 AM EST up reply actions  

MP has been invisible tonight..1st game I can say that

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions  

Hard to pull the goalie if you can’t get the puck out of the zone.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions  

Ok…yeah, there should have been a call.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

not excusing it, but it’s been one of those games.

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, I guess it’s for the better that my DVR didn’t record this pile of horseshit. If the Caps aren’t gonna try at all I guess my electronics shouldn’t either.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, I guess there was a reason Firefox kept crashing when I tried to watch an online feed after the first period.

by sonia on Dec 12, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Rebound Control

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:38 PM EST reply actions  

game over

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Neuvy.... Wow

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

by Bman21212 on Dec 12, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

WTF!! They have been out of it mentaly since the 2nd period!

If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

by dlw66 on Dec 12, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

HAHAHA, so fitting.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

He’s going down way too early. I bet he gets away with that shit in the AHL because those guys can’t pick corners or hold the puck that extra second. He needs to work on staying on his damn feet.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Well this game certainly isn’t advertising Neuvirth.

by TFG on Dec 12, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

like Locker said, he’s really young and doesn’t have a bunch of experience at a high level and it shows

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Shows you how much Russia helped Varly

They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

by Bman21212 on Dec 12, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Terrible goalie position. I’m hitting the showers early on this one

by Icebat on Dec 12, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Early? You mean 20 seconds early?

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I think the whole travel situation last night/this morning definitely has had some impact.

by Beakers Lab on Dec 12, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

Tom Poti with the screen.

by Davethecapsfan on Dec 12, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

No way Toronto should have been on the PP, but the way the Caps are (not) playing they don’t deserve to have a single thing go their way. Just a pathetic “effort”.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

They looked good in the first…

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

so to follow the jizz comments: premature ejaculation?

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

caffeine crash

AYHSMLN

by renhoak on Dec 12, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah maybe. Or ED. 6th time in 8 or 9 days and they couldn’t keep it up.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, hey, I guess that’s a nice moral victory after losing the second and third periods 6-1 against a bottom feeding team with a crapdog goalie.

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by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

A crapdog goalie who has beaten us twice this year

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

That says a hell of a lot more about the Caps’ lack of effort against the Leafs than it does about Toskala’s ability. The guy sucks no matter what his record is against the Caps.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

The league has a goalie that they lend to teams that are playing against the Caps. His name is Vezina.

Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 12, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

To Toskala’s credit, he’s made some spectacular saves tonight, especially in the first to keep it 2-0 Caps.

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Indeed.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Well I only saw the third period, and it was tied 3-3 at that point. Toskala did make a nice save on Semin after it was already 5-3, but he certainly wasn’t the reason why Toronto won that period (and thus the game).

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by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

No, they shit the bed from the 2nd period on, but Toskala kept them in the game in the first. This could have been over before the intermission with the way the Caps came out.

Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 12, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Apparently he got first star.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

well, i’m heading to NM. if any of you want to join us for the nucks-wild game, please do.

"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!

by missy on Dec 12, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

I’ll catch you there after I shake off the loss.

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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I pity whoever is stuck with the recap. G’night all.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Dec 12, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

JP is calling Becca as we speak likely and passing the buck

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Luckily…I screen my calls.

by Becca H on Dec 12, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope Brooks Laich doesn’t come up as JP on call display then ;)

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

No – when Brooks calls, the phone melts from the hotness.

by Becca H on Dec 12, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, back to back games are and always will be meaningless to me.. completely expected (sadly).

by TFG on Dec 12, 2009 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

At least they didn’t lose to CAR.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

I applaud you finding the silver lining, sir – my special silver-lining-finding goggles are in the shop tonight :P

by Becca H on Dec 12, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Meh. 6th game in a week and a half. They just looked gassed. Neuvirth wasn’t good and they ran out of energy. It wasn’t a ton of bad turnovers and mental errors (except for Green’s PIM when it was already over). They needed to be up more after the first and get solid goaltending, and they didn’t.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

True. I just hate the Leafs a little more than others, I think (especially one punchable Phil Kessel, ugh) – plus with this loss and the Devils winning tonight, we’re out of first place again. Not that I don’t expect that to happen occasionally for the rest of the year, but I’d like them to stay up there for at least a week…

by Becca H on Dec 12, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

The Caps are still ahead of the Devils. With the win last night and a Devils loss the Caps got back their 3 pt lead. Now with the opposite happening they are back to being up only 1 pt, but the Devils still have two games in hand.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

OH. I think the Devils game was over first so the standings updated w/ the Devils’ points and not ours. That’s a relief. Now we can hang on to first place until…NJ’s next game. Woo! :)

by Becca H on Dec 12, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Any ice experts out there? How long will it take the ACC ice to recover from the giant dump the Caps took on it in the 3rd period?

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 12, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

They have a modified Zamboni that will just smooth it out and keep a nice dump surface from all the home games the Leafs have played this year.

You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.

by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 12, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Well that sure was exciting and also disappointing. :( * pantlessgrouphugz? *

by beta on Dec 12, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

That was a full 20 minute effort guys.
Neuvy is still young without much top-level experience. With Varley out and Theo playing last night it had to be him tonight.
It was a good game to start him. If you lose you don’t give up points in the division.

If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

by dlw66 on Dec 12, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions  

who cares about points in the division? it’s not like the Caps are realistically gonna have trouble winning the SE

by hockeyman33 on Dec 12, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

The 07-08 Canes disagree

"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."

by The Ghost of Bebop on Dec 12, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

still, that was actually a race. maybe not this early, but the Canes weren’t nearly as good as the Caps are now.

by hockeyman33 on Dec 12, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

It was a race because we came back from last to make it a race. Don’t think it can’t happen again.

If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

by dlw66 on Dec 12, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions  

i see your point, but the Caps are a great team this year and the Canes were just an average team that year. if the Caps keep on track, Canes would have to have a ridiculuously amazing run to just catch up.

by hockeyman33 on Dec 12, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I see your point but stranger things have happened. I want the division wrapped up before i worry aboit the confrence. Once the playoffs start, any team can go on a run so 1st-3rd to start doesn’t matter.

If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

by dlw66 on Dec 12, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Look, i love this Caps team. I have since ‘74-’75. I’ve seen this movie before.
I give them nothing till i see a Caps capitan hoist the Stanly Cup.

If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

by dlw66 on Dec 12, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

i’m just saying giving up points in the division shouldn’t matter. they’d have to have a major breakdown to not win the divison. i think conference matters more, because even if we win the division other teams can knock us down to third, making the playoffs harder than they have to be.

by hockeyman33 on Dec 12, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

well we lost to the Leafs, so clearly that’s 2 points you don’t want to be losing, under that logic.

by Vinn on Dec 12, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

the only points i really don’t like losing are to teams that actually could push us down, like NJ and Pitt

by hockeyman33 on Dec 12, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

shit Pens won in OT

I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.

by Rather Bengt on Dec 12, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

Gross.

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Dec 12, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Against Florida.

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

You can almost count on Pittsburgh beating any bad team. Or so-so team. Besides, they actually have a good goaltender.

Sadly for us, even Vesa Toskala is an improvement over anyone we got. (At least anyone who’s available.)

Rocking the Red since 1975

by CapsFan75 on Dec 12, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions  

You can almost count on Pittsburgh beating any bad team. Or so-so team.

…as opposed to any other team we know?

But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.

by hotdog88gt on Dec 12, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

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