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First Period Open Thread

Oh the blizzard outside is roaring...but the Caps are set for scoring. With the snow it seems we're all stuck...so drop the puck, drop the puck, drop the puck!

7 months ago Cc_cartoon_tiny Becca H 426 comments 0 recs  | 

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WEEEEEEEEEEEEE. LETS GO

I don't know shit about baseball.

by oVecKid on Dec 18, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

HOKIES!

Sorry, had to do it.

The artist formerly known as thehoagster07

by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

You will work for us someday, do dah do dah. you will work for us some day, oh the do dah day!!!!

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

sure about that?

The artist formerly known as thehoagster07

by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

touche sir, touche

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

We’re all Caps tonight, so we’ll leave it at that…$700 in salary is not that much different anyways.

The artist formerly known as thehoagster07

by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Becca, you are a poetic genius.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 18, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Ha! Thanks. You have NO idea how hard it was to find something PG rated to rhyme w/ ‘puck’, especially at this time of night ;)

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

and the flow of the conversation tonight wasn’t exactly helpful either!

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh the weather outside is frightful
But Ovi is so delightful
And Flash is set to get three
So let Theo get a shutout for me

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 18, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I mean cutiepie

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

That may be a record for jinxing :P

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Not enough hannukah themed songs.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

ovi, ovi, ovi i would like to see you play
ahhh I don’t know the rest of the song goes. sorry I’m catholic

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Ovi Ovi Ovi, you take a lot of shots
Ovi’s In Vancouver, where everyone smokes pot,

Oh Ovie Ovie Ovie, you’re gonna score some goals,
Vancouver natives restless, will cool off with their bowls.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions   3 recs

nice!

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Just gonna let everyone know right now, I’ve already put back a few Maker’s & gingers, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

LET’S GO CAPS!

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

I think a lot of us are plenty loaded. This should be a feisty game thread.

I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!

by boutros23 on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

bottle of wine #4 being opened soon

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Wait we didn’t vote yet!

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks Becca, you rock!

by cuqui on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

Becca has the best new period thread descriptions, haha.

by beta on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

The Sedin’s are okay, but Burrows was on last game against Anaheim so I think he’ll be in on a few things tonight

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

He kicks ass screening for them…and is somehow the best at getting the cycle going with them too…funny thing was, when he was put with them last year, he made them better off the rush too.

I like this Ice bat guy!

Not sure if you can get it on the dish or sytem or whatever…but its HD on TSN…

The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:

We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"

by vancitydan on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Just Center Ice, parents had a NASA-sized sateliite dish when I was a kid.
Difference is I can’t get HNIC games a lot of the time with CI

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

ARGH! Fake HD! Nooooo!

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

You had to rhyme with “puck”…and you opted for “stuck”??

After the Sharpie comments?

Haha, just kidding.

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions  

whew, me browser was having some troubles with the pre-game monster of a thread. thanks for the clean slate. now let’s get down to mucking it up.

by renhoak on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

2-2 boston and chicago, btw

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

wow, there’s quite a few redshirts!!

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

no, lots of red shirts in the crowd at gm place.

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Not geek enough for this group

"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 18, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought she was talking about guys that sat out their first year of eligibility

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow, I had to think about that for a moment

"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 18, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s OK, you’re not alone. Clash of the fandoms…

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

by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

mmm crispy fresh…time for a Knobbie!

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

Roommate that just moved out canceled the HD box earlier today. BAH!!!!

I don't know shit about baseball.

by oVecKid on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

I’m on radio tonight. :-)

by IRockTheRed on Dec 18, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions  

Got all bars on ATDHE – nothing on TVU

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions  

they’re on Yahoo tonight too

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

The Caps or the bars?

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Caps — watching it right now

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Found it here

How’s the Yahoo thing work?

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

works just fine

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

How do I find it? Wonder if it’s better than cleowin…

NHLN cut over to it temporarily.

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Did I just hear locker say the 83 Oilers had 40 games in which they scored 6 or more goals. I knew they were good but that’s crazy

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions  

I believe it. Could never happen in this era though—no matter how good the team.

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Apparently they scored 446 goals. True about the era but still 446!

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Links a' plenty

Here

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

well done

I don't know shit about baseball.

by oVecKid on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

lots of olympians playing tonight.

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

hey Missy thanks for joining us ;)

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

thx.
of course, i’ve already been here all day.

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Hi all

Good to join you all from north of the border ;)

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions  

Welcome, eh.

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks Pete

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Hello!
Bonjour!

Welcome to Japers’ Rink.
Bienvenue a Japers’ Rink.

…just trying to make you and all your fellow Canadians feel more at home ;)

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey becca…course we have talked before lol

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, I know – just a little punchy tonight :P

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Of course my manager decides to come visit me like 10 minutes before the puck drops to ask about the weather and wants to see maps and radar. I missed out on a Sharpie from Seabs goal! GRRRR

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions  

How can the boss not know when the game is on….don’t they understand that a girl has to have her puck fix?

The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:

We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"

by vancitydan on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Seriously! I tried to kick her out but she was working the floor and I’m the closest thing to the internet.

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Funny that Locker is talking about the Caps having the 2nd highest scoring line in the league, and at the same time the Vancouver feed is talking about how the Sedin twins are .1 behind Alex and Backstrom at 2.5 to OV/Backs 2.6 as tandem avg this year.

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions  

Jesus, 1000 posts in 5 hours? Did the snow kill all the TV feeds or something?

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 18, 2009 10:06 PM EST reply actions  

its the wine talking….

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

STOP JUDGING MEEEEEEEEEE

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Through snow and sleet and hellicious trips to safeway "What do you mean there’s no more milk?!?!) and one very uncooperative mr. Bird.

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions  

They’re all out of potatoes too! :(

by beta on Dec 18, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

thats ok - Addison’s got plenty of wine

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I think the ABC store was more crowded than the supermarket tonight when I went out!

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

fortunately, my latest shippment of Wisconsin beer arrived on Tuesday :)

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

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

has he gotten over

zetterberg?

Support your local bakery!

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

no, not one bit. Christ, you would have thought his mother was killed or something. Drama queen.

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

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

puck droppin’ time!

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions  

FINALLY!!!

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions  

Here… We… Go.

I don't know shit about baseball.

by oVecKid on Dec 18, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions  

here we go!!

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions  

+1. WTF?

"I am ready for his provocations"

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

We’re gonna have around a thousand comments pregame. WTF?

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Dec 18, 2009 10:10 PM EST reply actions  

blame the snow and late starting time.

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

paralyzing snow does not paralyze the internet

"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."

by i12swim on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

You said, have at it people, and we did.

ALEX, FĐŻEE

by EmilyB on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

You are that good. Plus everyone is trapped inside.

by bigeugene on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe people are digging thundersnow?

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

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

it’s going to be a snopocolypse!

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Dec 18, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m cool with snopocolypse. I’ve got BACON!

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

get that leg in the air

"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."

by i12swim on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

BACKSTROMMMMMMM

"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."

by i12swim on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

he may have missed that open net but he can hold on the the puck very well

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Was just thinking that.

I don't know shit about baseball.

by oVecKid on Dec 18, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Backs missed a close one!

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

Oh!!!

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

btw, if anyone wants to join us at NM (just have both threads open at once), here’s a link to our game thread.

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

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

Does everyone play the Caps Mobile Fantasy thing? Who’d you all take tonight? I’ve got Ovi and Karl

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

I gave up after a terrible November

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m like 965 out 2200 people. I’ve got 30 points I think.

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

well that and i lost my phone for 2 weeks

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Crap I got distracted and forgot to make my picks. :(

by beta on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

was that backs checking the ref? lol

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions  

wtf, stop with the wide open shots…they’re not gonna miss them all game.

The artist formerly known as thehoagster07

by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:15 PM EST reply actions  

He’s alive! I guess you made it over to kellobellow’s?

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions  

yup! sitting on her couch with her friend’s computer and a dogfish 90 minute ipa…what could be better? besides a W in about 2 hours…

The artist formerly known as thehoagster07

by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions  

OMG Papa Johns just arrived. WIN

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

Tonight I had an Ovechkin Pre-game and a Domino’s Bread Bowl.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

did you get that nookie before or after the Breadbowl?

Support your local bakery!

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

Before.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions  

nice.

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Ovechkin special?

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Not quite.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

i just have to second the complaints about the faux hd. painful.

by desperado on Dec 18, 2009 10:17 PM EST reply actions  

agreed, looks like crap

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

False advertising, to be sure!

by bigeugene on Dec 18, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Good old Willie Mitchell. Would like him on the Caps

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions  

What’s with the scratching of Juice? I really can’t say it enough but I love him paired with Alzner.

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:18 PM EST reply actions  

damn it

"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."

by i12swim on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

oh jesus fucking christ

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Schultz fail

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Oh Shultzy!

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

jeff schultz, you are a retard.

The artist formerly known as thehoagster07

by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

I just assumed, what with all the Erskine hate here.

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

fuck

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Where the #55 defenders at? LOL

by desperado on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

KESLORD!!!!!

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Jesus Christ.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

That was terrible

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

OH FUCKKKKK

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

OG, oh well.

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

GOD DAMMIT SCHULTZ

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Erskine puts it in!

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Nice try.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL, I know…

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Schultz, this is just fuel for some fire.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Uh Kesler is on my fantasy team…la di da

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Usually merely touching a puck means control and the delayed penalty ends..

by renstar on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Usually, yeah… think they will review this?

by IRockTheRed on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

fwiw, i also usually think it is crap when that it is called that way, so in principle the right call was made

by renstar on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess there was never control?

"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 18, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah; a deflection != control, unfortunately.

by IRockTheRed on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Love your “does not equal” sign

"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 18, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Look up “Epic Fail” and that play is what you see

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

Thats why you play the body kids…

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST reply actions  

MWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kesler gets the goal!!!!

sorry to gloat, but……

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

depends on by what you mean by “gets the goal”… pretty hilarious.

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Did he even touch it?

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

He touchholed it.

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

That goal shouldn’t count….Shultz kicked it in.

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

kick rule on own goal?

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions  

was that a kicking motion? please

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Don’t think that counts for “own goals”

"I am ready for his provocations"

by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

FML SCHULTZ

"My face is my mask."

by jakeshapiro on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Man, that was a ridiculously dumb play by Schultz.

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Hi Everyone! I’m a Caps fan in Raleigh. We got about 1/8 of an inch of snow. I hear you DC area peeps are getting snowed in.

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Welcome, welcome! And yes…it’s been snowing for about two hours now and it’s already pretty white out there.

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Crap. What the hell happened?

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

puck bounced off #55 right in the net after theodore stoppd a breakaway

by desperado on Dec 18, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions  

on a delayed penalty

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

There goes my Schultz for Norris campaign

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

poor Schultz is going to get massacred by CI, OFB, etc etc.

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:21 PM EST reply actions  

Here, too. He looked outright awful there. That was bad, and inexcusable, no matter who you are. It looked like he just wasn’t paying attention.

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by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah. lets not forget about that

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Semin was ALL OVER those 2 D men

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

SEMIN!!!!!!1

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

SASHAAAAAAAA

"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."

by i12swim on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

SCORE!

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by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

very niiiiiiiiiiiice!

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

suck on that

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by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

i have no idea what just happened

by desperado on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

fuck yeah

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

way to distract ’em, laich!

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 PM EST reply actions  

he’s good at that

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, they were so busy dumping Laich on his head into their bench, Semin scored! Hilarious!

by bigeugene on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

that’s a new way to take it to the bakery, eh?

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

A couple of weird ass goals tonight, for sure.

I’ll take it.

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

SEMIN!!!

Some CAP went over the Nucks’ bench tho’…..what a hit!

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

now that’s what i call a real goal. freakin semin

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

what a hit on Brooksie

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

My theory? Even the Canucks love him and they wanted to get a closer look.

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

even without bubbles?

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

So Liach does not get a +1 on that one. Right?

by renstar on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

haha

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Funny Vancouver comment: Laich was off the ice for that goal, but he’s still going to get +1 for that goal

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

I wonder if thats ever happened before, probably

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I should say for that goal once more once more

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

TSN f***ed that play up…

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:23 PM EST reply actions  

completely!

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

You can see it on the highlights later

"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 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Awesome, I love the Caps scoring while the TSN feed isn’t even following the play because they are gloating about the hit on Laich.

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by Killer_Carlson on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions  

The TSN feed was showing Laich in the bench so we couldn’t see the goal! Ughhh

"My face is my mask."

by jakeshapiro on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions  

Wow…game is living up to the hype so far!

The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:

We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"

by vancitydan on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions  

Caps have done all the scoring…

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Very nice.

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s not a Caps game without Al Koken circling his ass!

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST reply actions  

lol’d

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by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Could be we’re in for a track meet tonight?
Nice shot Sasha!
Shultzie, not so much.

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

by dlw66 on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

oh well, it’s tied now.

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

Laich with the assist — unreal

by cuqui on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

God damn the Sedins are creepy

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST reply actions  

God damn the Sedins are creepysplit in most of the fantasy leagues I play in which kind of freaks me out.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:26 PM EST up reply actions  

What’s creepy is Semin’s release…unfreekinreal.

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

its scary awesome

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Perhaps the best wrister since Burnaby Joe

by cuqui on Dec 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

they’re both serious assholes. Paul more than Morgan.

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

they were on ninja warrior! hahaha

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

And they both aren’t stronger than Makoto Nagano. That tiny, tiny man is the strongest man alive (for his size).

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

seriously – he’s a badass

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Creepy a-holes then?

by bigeugene on Dec 18, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, who sound like they’ve been sucking down helium.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes they do…and inappropriate comments by Shawn Johnson!

by bigeugene on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

She can say what ever she wants, because when she turns 18, I’ll feel a little less like I’m going to hell.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

ah, so you’ve seen the taco commercial? isn’t it AWFUL?

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

she not 18 yet? Whats that Chris Hansen? You want me to have a seat right over there?

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Sadly enough, I think my answer to him would be "Sorry. But seriously.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Seriously? Shawn? She’s like a hobbit

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Martin St. Louis is like a hobbit. Shawn Johnson is adorable =P

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

no, not 18. She’s quite young.

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions  

She turns 18 in January.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

wow. I still see her as a little 14 year old that stunned us all with her big skills and complete lack of basics!

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

You’d be the only person here who could see it that way.

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

by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions  

lol, I know! But that’s why the boys love me, I can talk hockey hits AND how to do splits :)

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh yeah, my sis sent it to me when she was on Dancing w/ the Stars. Hilarious.

by bigeugene on Dec 18, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Digging the upside down American flag.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

That is disrespectful, isn’t it?

by bigeugene on Dec 18, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

correct

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve been told that. I would never fly a flag upside down.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Or a sign of distress

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

by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly, though i wouldnt count on anyone to actually recognize it as a sign of distress

by renstar on Dec 18, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Is that Laich assist worthy of the bubbly, Becca?

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

I believe it just might be – that was quite awesome.

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve got prosecco inthe fridge. Close enough!

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

by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

just saw Laich near the bench again -— they trying the same plan twice?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:26 PM EST reply actions  

The Distraction Play
Laich jumps into the opponents bench and screws with their line changes?

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

If you want bread, go to the bakery. If you want money, go to the bank. If you want goals, dive headfirst into the other team’s bench.

…isn’t that how it went?

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

superb play by Alzner right there

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by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

indeed

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

agreed

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Kerry Fraser's Hairspray's "Keys to the Game"(tm)

1. While everyone else was stocking up on toilet paper and milk and whatnot, I stocked up on frozen pizza and party liquor. I stand by that decision.
2. Kyle Wellwood is fat.
3. I think Laughlin is drunk.
4. Someone should start a document shredding company and have commercials running effigies of the Ameritel triplets through a shredder.

by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Dec 18, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions  

the Ameritel triplets want to steal my soul

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

regarding 3> same as last game Mountain Air

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I spoke to Laughlin briefly once at Piney Orchard at like 2:30 on a Friday afternoon after I was leaving a pickup game and he reeked of booze.

by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

thats awesome…well kinda

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree with whoever said that Ameritel must suck at copies because those triplets don’t look a thing alike.

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I am so stealing that

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Someone said it in a recent GDT

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I remember reading it, too.

by beta on Dec 18, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I think the mother’s got it, i’m just not sure about the father(s).

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

nice hip check!!!

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

yup. did it get a “kabong” from locker? i didn’t hear one, but i’m expecting one if they replay it.

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST up reply actions  

dont deflect it this time, control it.

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

weak call

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by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

It didn’t help that Erskine looked extremely awkward doing whatever he was doing there

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

powerplay :)

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

erskine… I saw that coming

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

Just got in…recap thusfar?

"It's like water. You want to drink it. You will drink it."

by Steck It Out on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

AWFUL play by the Sarge to kick in the puck after a Theo breakaway save, and bad play by Erskine leading to a PP for the Nucks here…

by MadDog31 on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Caps score both goals…..

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

but Laich jumping into the Nucks bench for the 2nd goal was awesome

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

The superest celebration.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

2 caps have scored, only 1 was for the caps

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Who’s going to the box? I missed it…AGAIN

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 PM EST reply actions  

Erskine

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Man I wish I could watch. I need to save up for the Center Ice package…..

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

If you’ve got DirecTV, just call and bitch about not having Versus on the lineup, threaten to cancel, and usually they’ll hook you a little.

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

ChannelSurfing.net, you can stream games for free.

"My face is my mask."

by jakeshapiro on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Idiot Erskine. Stupid play.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST reply actions  

I don’t think that was a penalty, he just got his stick in an awkward place, and looked like he was trying so hard to impede without holding. It was kind of cute.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

That doesn’t change that he mis-played that pretty badly.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

someone take the drugs away from Locker,please.

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 PM EST reply actions  

I am a fan of intoxicated Locker

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

when in Rome…

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by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Hmm, Canuck announcers say 21 of the Caps GA on the PK have come away from home

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:32 PM EST reply actions  

woooow. interesting.

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I wonder how many penalties we have taken on the road vs. home

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

too bad no one home in the slot there for a nice play by Alzner

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by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:33 PM EST reply actions  

good PK there just now

exciting 1st period so far!

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:34 PM EST reply actions  

kilt

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by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

sweet.

-These go to eleven.

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice pass by The Erskine to AO.

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

oops… just have to say that the NFL Network ads all the way down the page on both sides are distracting. I have accidently clicked them 5 times

by desperado on Dec 18, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions  

NFL – Not For (Me), Losers.

Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.

Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.

Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.

by Whiter Mage on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t see them on my work PC, but I get them on my Macbook at home. weird.

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

If Vancouver drops horribly out of playoff probability...

..can we go after Willie Mitchell for our D? please

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions  

Bite your tongue…real hard.

Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.

by Smoboy41 on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

and helloooo, Washigton. Enjoy the snow.

Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.

by Smoboy41 on Dec 18, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

n

Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.

by Smoboy41 on Dec 18, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Another Clarkson alum….sure!

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions  

i will take any of their top 4 defensemen!

by desperado on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Love these games against the West – ton of flow.

You listening, Lemaire? This is how hockey should look, you putz.

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions  

If you wear socks just to go ice skating for an hour and later they smell like bowling shoe spray are they clean or dirty?
I need to go to the sports bar

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 PM EST reply actions  

if Mr. B doesn’t put that eff’ing remote down, I’m going to kill him.Who here is willing to testify that its justified?

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions  

he enjoys watching the trainwreck that is DC local news in the midst of a blizzard.

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

there’s always fox5news.com, so he can keep up. Or he could look out the window. :-)

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions  

On your side, all the way.

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

by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Here, Here!

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

by dlw66 on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions  

z

wow, didn’t know both teams lead the NHL in 1st period goals no wonder…..

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:37 PM EST reply actions  

lol what a dumbass

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

alright, PP !!!

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

wow. erskines play tonight is sub-par even for him

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

Nice Fehr..draw that penalty ;)

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

YAY PP can’t believe the Caps are still no. 1 on the PP

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

Leggo!!

Please allow me to adjust my pants, so that I may dance the good time dance, and lead the onlookers and innocent bystanders into a trance.

by Smoboy41 on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions  

your eggo?

CUIDADO: Estoy Borracho!

by joe579 on Dec 18, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

No shorties, please.

OK?

Please?

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions  

thats a lot to ask from this team right now…

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Let’s go PP!

-These go to eleven.

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:39 PM EST reply actions  

Nice move Green bad execution

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

any live feeds up and running? ATDHE ain’t …

"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki

by UnleashFurry on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

yahoo

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions  

NO turnovers Green!

-These go to eleven.

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

If Kyle Wellwood fell in the forest, would fitness celebrity John Basedow hear it?

by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 PM EST reply actions  

CAPTAINNNNNN

"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."

by i12swim on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

SHOT OF CAPTAIN TIME!

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

CAP’n!!!!

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

Absolutely love the pressure we are showing

by desperado on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Lots O rebounds on that one

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

z

YAY!

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

damn it.

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

TIME FOR SHOTS OF CAPTAIN!

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

get that leg in the air

"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."

by i12swim on Dec 18, 2009 10:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Great work 16 & 17

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

THE CAPTAIN!

playing so well lately. NICE

by DonnieKnutts on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

WOOOOOO CLARK!

Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst

by Killer_Carlson on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

WOOO CLARKIE \o/

by beta on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

CLARK!!!!

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 PM EST reply actions  

CLAAAAARK!!! WOoHOO!!

by IRockTheRed on Dec 18, 2009 10:42 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 18, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions  

some shot!!

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions  

Way to stay with it Clarkie!

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

by dlw66 on Dec 18, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions  

Put a little Captain in you…uh your net!

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions  

Ouch. I’ve gotten a puck to the collar bone before – Not fun

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions  

ouch… is luongo ok?

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

What’s the rundown, my fellow Rinksters? I’m sitting in a hotel in upstate NY with sketchy WiFi and no hockey on the tube.

I take it Clark did something good?

by jimmiebjr on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

JIzz and Clark have scored. Schultz scored for Vancouver.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Schultzie is still a Cap, right?

by jimmiebjr on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

si

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

a goal good enuf’ for you?

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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

As in scored a goal.

by bigeugene on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Fehr shot, Clarkie rebound score

by desperado on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow. Luongo’s face…

by IRockTheRed on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

If Chris Clark can light up Lou, we are in for a good night.

Support your local bakery!

by bigonetimer on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

trying to mess with his mind……

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

we are so deep offensively

what i was thinking as Fehr took that shot. We’ve got some great lines. This is definitely the deepest, most skilled team we’ve ever had.

by DonnieKnutts on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

remember in the 3rd game this year we were kinda worried about secondary scoring? oh so long ago…..

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh Damn! That had to hurt!

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

by dlw66 on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

Captain shots made me miss Luongo-he look okay? I see he’s still in…

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 PM EST reply actions  

What happened!!!!?

-These go to eleven.

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions  

Clark scored?

-These go to eleven.

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions  

yes

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:44 PM EST up reply actions  

YEAH!!

-These go to eleven.

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Are you not watching the game?
I bet Caps radio (internet) has it on

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I live near Raleigh. As far as I know it’s not on and I don’t have Center Ice.
I’m rooting through you guys.

-These go to eleven.

by Prongfan on Dec 18, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

capitals.nhl.com
They have a game radio link I’m sure, which admittedly is almost worse than not being able to see or hear anything at all

by Icebat on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

luie’s mask needed to be checked.

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions  

z

yay Caps! I’m off to make coffee and make some popcorn.

Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.

by RedBirdie on Dec 18, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

sweet 1st except for Cinco Cinco kicking one in

by SethB on Dec 18, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

FIELD TRIP!!!

if anyone’s interested, of course.

http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2009/12/18/1207690/canucks-capitals-game-thread

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

I would, but i cant comment over there

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

why? did you get banned?

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Scroll to the bottom and agree to the T’s & C’s, and you’re golden.

"After the Cold War, the AK-47 became Russia's biggest export. After that came vodka, caviar, and suicidal novelists (and a couple good hockey players)."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

24 hour waiting period

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

no 24 hr waiting period?

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

there’s no waiting period.

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

ooh, so there then :)

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

already there ;)

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

by Rather Bengt on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

i’m sad i forgot to register yesterday – i definitely meant to!

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions  

should i mention that there’s no waiting time to comment over there?

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

by missy on Dec 18, 2009 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

welp, im getting banned

#NeedsMoreBradley

by Addison H. on Dec 18, 2009 10:50 PM EST up reply actions  

That seemed to be quick period, but then I look at my clock and it really wasn’t.

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

You’re the first girl who’s ever said that, I’m sure.

by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Good period of hockey.

Impressed with the Canucks – an inferior team would have been blown out of the building with the effort the Caps have put up,

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:45 PM EST reply actions  

OK, end of 1… So far… fingers crossed, HARD!

by IRockTheRed on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions  

ECHOOOOO

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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions  

exciting 1st period…..

IMO - Theo’s given up a few too many juicy rebounds for them…..lucky no one around to gobble them up. Also a few too many breakaways there….

otherwise, a good game…..

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions  

typical Theo hating commentary, i mean what’s the point??? This stuff never gets “pointed out” when Varlamov is in net? ANd please don’t tell me its because it doesnt happen with him in net!

by MadDog31 on Dec 18, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

not hatin’ - just noticing. Varly does the same sometimes.

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

by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m going to try to do work during the intermission…don’t have any fun conversations without me.

by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 PM EST reply actions  

No matter the outcome, the Schultz own goal is going to end up on SportsCenter and not top 10 plays…

The artist formerly known as thehoagster07

by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

Shultz looks down and says “what’s this puck doing here?”

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

by hotdog88gt on Dec 18, 2009 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Sticking around? Time for a new thread (and another round of ‘Name that Tune’)!

by Becca H on Dec 18, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

HOnestly…. I can’t believe CSN is on the air – I feel like my high schools daily announcements had better quality/ anchormen

by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 10:47 PM EST reply actions  

HEY PRONGFAN - LINKS

So you can watch the game – go here

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

by fat_daddyo on Dec 18, 2009 10:52 PM EST reply actions  

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