Recap: Caps 3, Lightning 0
by Becca H on Dec 7, 2009 10:59 PM EST
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[AP Recap - GameCenter - Game Summary - Event Summary]
With Alex Ovechkin on the sidelines the last two games, the Capitals put together back-to-back dominant performances - picking up four points and a hell of a lot of goals. And while getting someone like Ovechkin back in the lineup is never a bad thing, there was some question as to whether the team would continue to step up or revert back to relying on #8.
There were certainly some shaky moments, but by the end of the night there was no longer a question. The Caps were able to welcome back the best player in the world and still put together a fine team road win - with everyone doing their part, Ovechkin doing his thing and a certain Russian in net doing everything and more.
Ten more notes on the game:
- The story before the game was Ovechkin's return; after, however, it was all about Semyon Varlamov - and rightfully so. Tampa always seems to have some firepower, but Varly stood tall and made all the routine stops, all the tough stops, and all the stops that made you wonder just why this kid still isn't getting Calder talk outside of CapsNation. Tremendous effort by Varlamov en route to a 26-save shutout.
- On the other end of the rink, Tampa got a pretty decent showing from their own netminder, Mike Smith. He made a lot of saves that had guys searching the rafters for guidance, and one especially dazzling glove save on Alexander Semin that seemed to surprise even him.
- Brooks Laich, Tomas Fleischmann and Alexander Semin couldn't buy goals tonight despite many golden opportunities. Some of that was Smith. Some of that was over-passing. And some of it was just pure bad luck.
- There was a time when Vincent Lecavalier was a pretty prolific Caps-killer. There was also a time when he scored goals period, and neither one was happening tonight. With all due respect to Vinny, I'm sure we were all happy to let his little slump continue at least one night more.
- Overall it was a good road win, but the Caps certainly played with fire in the opening twenty minutes. Too many passes, too many squandered opportunities and too much flash without any finish. The puck possession, particularly on the first power play, was certainly dazzling - but if no one's going to shoot, no one's going to score. And that's why the period ended 0-0.
- Not sure if you heard, but Alex Ovechkin was suspended for two games. Oh, and he came back tonight. And scored two goals, one of the gorgeous kind and one we'll just nickname "Brooks Laich". For those of you keeping track at home, that's 22 goals and 20 assists for Ovechkin in 31 games against the Lightning. Yawn.
- If you had to pick someone to play Mike Duco / Daniel Carcillo in tonight's little drama, Steve Downie would probably have been a good pick. He did rack up quite a few penalty minutes, but the fact that they were all spread out and stuff clearly stymied the Caps, and they failed to cash in. They did finally get one with big Lecavalier in the box, though - and killed off all four penalties whistled against them, too.
- Eric Fehr is simply on fire. Either that or he's simply just starting to achieve the potential he's had hovering over him since he was drafted back in 2003. Whatever it is, we're not complaining - another shift crashing the crease, another goal, and just like that Fehr's up to 15 points in 20 games.
- Mike Green had no shots on goal and got knocked down in what was probably an ill-advised check attempt late in the game. He also finished +1, with two hits, two blocked shots and a takeaway in just over 26:00 of ice time - and no goals were scored. We'll take it.
- In fact, the entire blue line earns some special praise tonight. There were some little mistakes here and there, but all in all a solid defensive outing (if you can call zero goals against merely "solid"). And good on John Erskine for coming to the defense of a fallen Brian Pothier late in the third.
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And scored two goals, one of the gorgeous kind and one we’ll just nickname “Brooks Laich”
Rec’d for that alone!
"And next year it will be ours."
AO led the team in hits tonight, with five. Nearly none of them involving knees or scratched noses.
ALEX, FЯEE
Lies.
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 7, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Mean Lars Backstrom was credited with one hit as well, a really nice solid crunchy one behind the Bolts’ net.
ALEX, FЯEE
Any points for Nicky, tonight? I didn’t notice.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
NHL Overall Standings
DIV GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home Away L10 Streak
1 Washington Capitals SE 30 19 5 6 44 111 82 9-2-3 10-3-3 7-1-2 Won 6
2 San Jose Sharks PAC 31 19 7 5 43 104 82 8-2-3 11-5-2 5-3-2 Lost 1
3 New Jersey Devils ATL 28 20 7 1 41 81 61 9-5-0 11-2-1 6-3-1 Won 3
4 Pittsburgh Penguins ATL 31 20 10 1 41 99 83 10-5-1 10-5-0 6-3-1 Lost 1
5 Chicago Blackhawks CEN 28 18 7 3 39 85 64 11-3-1 7-4-2 7-2-1 Won 1
6 Calgary Flames NW 28 18 7 3 39 86 69 7-5-0 11-2-3 6-3-1 Won 1
7 Colorado Avalanche NW 31 16 9 6 38 94 95 7-2-2 9-7-4 3-4-3 Won 1
8 Los Angeles Kings PAC 30 17 10 3 37 93 92 7-4-2 10-6-1 6-3-1 Lost 1
9 Phoenix Coyotes PAC 29 17 11 1 35 73 68 10-5-0 7-6-1 6-3-1 Won 4
10 Boston Bruins NE 29 15 9 5 35 76 72 9-5-3 6-4-2 7-2-1 Won 1
Forgive my formatting, but you get the idea. Feels good!
It just seems worth repeating!
Too much Care Bears over-passing. Simplify.
John Erskine is begging for the waiver wire.
Love how Giroux took a 100-second shift and then didn’t see the ice for 10 minutes.
(you should see him when they don’t dominate a game and win it 3-0!)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Giroux did cement his status as a guy out of his depth in the bigs, though. He had a couple of golden chances that he did less than nothing with…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Victories in December are lovely, but the point of the regular season (for this bunch) is to be ready for spring. The over-passing is solvable. I don’t want John Erskine getting 18 minutes in the playoffs. Who here does? And true, Giroux won’t be here/doesn’t matter. Just an interesting note.
You may return to unicorns who fart sunshine.
John Erskine saved a breakaway, and stood up for Pothier when not even the refs did. Agreed on the other two points.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Moi aussi. Thought Ersk had a solid night, a few good plays, and liked how he stepped up for Potsy.
There will be a Яeckoning for the wЯecking ball
by Steck It Out on Dec 7, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
Erskine had some terrible plays, though. A couple of inexcusable giveaways. On balance, I’d much rather have had Alzner. I’d even rather have had Juice.
Jeff Schultz quietly had another 19+ minutes of scoreless hockey, and led the team with 3+ minutes of PK time, the latter tops on the team. Ho hum, another day of Schultz doing his job and doing it well.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Erskine is your prototypical 6-7 D-man who isn’t playing enough 7 time, which I agree.
I’d have rather had Alzner than Morrisonn.
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 7, 2009 11:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yep. I’d like to see someone shipped off – due to numbers, of course – and see Alz up here permanently.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 7, 2009 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
Of course Erskine had a couple bad giveaways, he’s not going to be great ever. And of course I’d rather have Alzner. But I thought Erskine played well considering who he is and what his role is. Schultz also had a bad giveaway at one point, but those mistakes get erased in a shutout.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, I thought Erskine had a good night for him. He’s never going to be Norris material, but when he’s on his game, he’s quietly good and steps up to be the “big guy” when needed.
Schultz, I thought, had a simply great night, except for the turnover. he looks so much more comfortable and smooth out there this season. it’s like he’s finally figure out what to do with that massive body of his.
Yeah, Schultz had a terrible giveaway in the first to Lecavalier at the faceoff dot, then acted as a screen when Lecavalier ripped it on net. A nice glove save by Varlamov covered that up though. Otherwise a solid game by Schultz.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 7, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
Not so fast
Ersky’s teammates would like to know if any of the haterz wanna go:
John Erskine got the hard hat for sticking up for Brian Pothier in the final moments of the game after Steve Downie leveled Pothier from behind.
ALEX, FЯEE
Though
I would think that Erskine’s hard hat would look more like this.
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 8, 2009 8:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
A night for ruining superstitions:
- Glad to see Becca recapping a good, solid, ho-hum victory with no suspensions or injuries
- Glad to see Varlamov blank the other side despite some punk in the GDT spouting off about how he had a shutout going
- Above all, glad to see a 60 minute solid effort from the Caps.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
And if they lose...
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Hey, at least I gave it a title, so you can minimize…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
This wins.
There will be a Яeckoning for the wЯecking ball
by Steck It Out on Dec 7, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
It’s because there’s no mirror in front of him.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
yet another team effort, yet another very disciplined game. After the first month and a half of working out kinks, this is starting to look like a scarily good team. I’m guessing there are 29 other teams in the NHL checking their schedules and hoping they don’t see “WSH” on there any time soon.
They played 60 minutes of hockey tonight. Not 40. Not 50. Not 57 but 60 minutes. (Granted they got a bit “too cute” in the last period but oh well.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
Hedman looks average
I’m not impressed.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
He’s 18 in the NHL! I’m impressed. If you can skate like that at his age, damn. He’s going to piss us off for years.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
I know, I was just kicking those donks while they’re down.
Especially Konopka and Downie, Admiral goon squad. Too bad they got rid of Koci, we’d have been on the PP for the entire third period.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Stamkos, on the other hand
that kid has some wheels
by DonnieKnutts on Dec 7, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
He looked an awful lot in terms of development even with Carlson…which makes me kind of giddy.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Does seeing these young kids, like Stamkos and Hedman and Carlson, make you feel old?
Rocking the Red since 1975
No, cause they’re about my little brother’s age. It more makes me feel like “That could have been me. I wish I’d played more organized ice hockey and not gained 100 pounds in high school.”
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
That could have been me
Don’t beat yourself up too much, it couldn’t have been you.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Heh. Nice.
What time is your game tomorrow? I think we play you. Late game?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yup, I think that is it.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
You’re meat!
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Go Sct112’s team! (Depending on name)
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
What?!? What do you have against my team? I’d say we both have pretty awesome team names, depending on which way you want to go: Simpsons or Karate Kid reference.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
What are the team names?
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 7, 2009 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
Homerhawks v. Kobra Kai
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
Its not that strong, the jersey makes it stronger. Its this:
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
You have matching unis?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
Some do some don’t. I’ve been around long enough to get one.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
We just have some manner of white. I think there are one or two Homerhawk logos. As I said, I’m in the Colgate jersey. Be sure to say hi.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
I’m Homerhawks he’s Kobra Kai.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
I’m sure that you have played all those games, and you probably have at least a goal and 2 assists during that time.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Huh? Which games?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Just pointing out what a mockery the scoring is.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Is that what my stats are for the season? Cuz that’s bullshit! I have 3 goals!
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
I’m listed as 5 GP (actually 8) 6-2-8 (actually 7-5-12). I’m furious. Makes me look like a no-pass guy.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
They’re just trying to help your case for the Cy Young.
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 8, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
Are you listed as F&B, because otherwise I won’t know who you are.
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Heh. Good point.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
A good Simpsons reference never gets played out.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 7, 2009 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
a good Karate Kid reference
is nearly an oxymoron.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
Are the stats on the website for your team as fucked up as they are for mine? They’re way off, and some of us are apparently two different players..
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I haven’t really checked. I’ve missed like 6 straight weeks so that killed my fantasy value.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
So, if Fehr and Ovi keep scoring at this rate, we should rename the stick, the Ovifehr stick. And Eric Fehr can co-endorse the stick with Ovi.
Rocking the Red since 1975
The Hot-Stick
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
The CCM Vector hot stick that’s also known as the OviFehr or the Fehr-V. The Flying V formation stick.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Know stickie, know breakie.
Or something…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
I’d like to see him use wood sticks. Remember Bondra blasting from the point? Goddamn, I’d bet Ovechkin could get it on net stronger than he could, and the stick would live to tell the tale!
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
I'm sitting mere feet away from an old Bondra stick
and it’s heavy as balls.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’ve got a Bondra at home too. Nothing else to add, just love saying that.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 8, 2009 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
Heavy as balls and sturdy as a mountain. Ovechkin’s a strong guy, I’m sure he could handle it.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
This is where we need some sort of icon noting whether the poster is male or female so I would know how to properly respond to that statement.
by HateOffSeason on Dec 8, 2009 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
Jordan’s a dude. I make no representations about the relative weight of his testicles.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
I didn’t say heavy as MY balls.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I lol'd
This is ridiculous. We’re all silly and high on Caps wins and late-night-wakefulness.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
It’s true, I have video games and sleep left to do before work tomorrow. Too late.
:yawn:
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
Watching the Kings game
because I just picked up Parse and Jones in my deep-as-hell fantasy league.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m not sure hell is quite deep enough to describe your league if you’re picking up 1 guy I don’t think I’ve heard of… and, actually, the other guy I’ve heard of but couldn’t tell you who he was.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
16 teams with 4 full lines and a long bench.. it’s a really great time-waster at work.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
What work? You don’t have time for work with that league.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
Between that and this site, no. No I don’t.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Quick looks like a world-beater tonight.
USA Hockey made the right move inviting him to camp.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
No, I can’t… watch any more… TV, tonight…
:sigh: Damn it.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
Hopefully he beats out Tim Thomas. That would be hysterical.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
I hope he does
Thomas has been a skunk for my keeper team this year.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Hello, I’m Alex Ovechkin
…and I’m Eric Fehr. Hockey fans everywhere know this guy over here.
…and no one but your mom knows who you are.
But one thing we have in common is that we both use the same stick — The CCM “Fehrvechkin”
Don’t you mean the CCM “Ovifehr?”
No…the CCM Fehrvechkin.
Ovifehr
Fehrvechkin
- SNAP! -
- SNAP! -
Uh-oh…
Uh-oh is right…. Hey, Greenie, can we borrow one of your sticks?
In your dreams, guys…
If you've read this far...seek help.
nights like tonight are why i despise the SE division
i’m quite sure Kettler scrimmages have better atmosphere (and better ice!) than what we saw tonight. this is why—regardless of records or cup history—the SE division doesn’t get respect. I thoroughly enjoyed the game, of course, but couldn’t help but think throughout… why does Tampa Bay have a hockey team again?
I assure you
that Kettler doesn’t have better ice.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I dunno, it’s been pretty good since the Caps got back. That TBL ice (and VC ice normally) could very well be worse. I guarantee I’ve skated at public rinks that have better ice than lots of NHL ice, including TBL, VC, MSG.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
It’s been bad for us lately, especially on the Arlington side. Ruts at center ice will blow a groin before the season’s over.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Which is the Arlington side? I always skate on the side with the bleachers.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
Side without the bleachers, that the Caps don’t practice on. We play there once every three games or so.
Caps rink has been much better in my opinion. My highly skilled game requires a flat sheet, dammit.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That’s the figure skaters’ side, mostly; I think that’s why you have all the ruts at center ice.
Unleash the Alex!
Are we set in stone on the pickup game yet, btw?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
The lady that has to confirm was out of the office today. If she hasn’t emailed me by the time I get out of my final tomorrow I’ll call her and confirm. I emailed and asked for 1/2 around 8-9.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
I always go on the Caps side. It’s good sometimes and choppy others.
There will be a Яeckoning for the wЯecking ball
by Steck It Out on Dec 7, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Wheaton Outdoor in the dead of February and Laurel about 15 years ago were the best ice surfaces I’ve ever skated.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
I caught a 3-week flu after a game at Wheaton at 5.30 am in the middle of a blizzard. The wind was so hard we couldn’t hear the coach – but that could have also been the frozen ears, or the icy vocal chords, or any of a number of things. That was the worst, but most iconic hockey moment I’ve ever had.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
Haha, I’ve had games literally rained out and fogged out. The worst is when its like -9 million and you take a slapper and it just stings so bad
It makes for an awesome, Lambeau-eque home ice advantage though
FREE ALEX!
As I said, Wheaton in the dead of winter was one of the best ice surfaces there ever was, both for the ice itself and for the sheer quality of the game that followed.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
Poti's Groin?
"I think the relentless negative coverage in The Washington Post is a real difference from previous years," Redskins general counsel David Donovan said. "But in terms of the way our actual fans are behaving, we don't see any difference."
Damn Donnie, sweet avatar.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
I have a copy of that poster in my trunk
if anybody wants to throw money at me for it. (reached the limit on Caps stuff I’m allowed to display in my apartment)
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Eek. I really don’t like the “why does _______ have a hockey team” game. The entire league is having attendance problems.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 7, 2009 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
true
but i really only have that “geez this building is dead” feeling when watching the Caps play in Atlanta, Florida, and Tampa Bay… three of the teams we play the most.
by DonnieKnutts on Dec 7, 2009 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t too long ago when people said the same thing about DC.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 8, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Atlanta makes me mildly nervous, they’ve come on pretty strong. Then again they did lose to Toronto tonight…
If they get Kovalchuck locked down long term and hold on to a lot of that young talent they can be good. And if they start winning they will fill that building.
I feel for Thrasher fans after Savard, Hossa, and Heatley they deserve to keep Kovalchuck.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 8, 2009 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
Shhh, I was in Maine and didn’t see it, therefore it doesn’t count right?
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 8, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Every time I see Coburn in a Flyers jersey I am reminded to be confident that Atlanta can screw up their young talent situation.
by HateOffSeason on Dec 8, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
But only when they are close to making the playoffs!
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Almost!
Puck Daddy’s Bold Prediction: An “angry” Ovechkin nets two as the Caps blank Tampa 4-0.
"And next year it will be ours."
He missed by only one. (And considering all the missed opportunities our boys had.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
Pavel Chekov says:
“Dat vas a wery nice game by the Vashington Capitals. And ice hockey vas inwented in Russia!”
The three stars or as they say in Russian (Три звезды игры):
1) Варламов
2) Овечкин
3) Семин
Rocking the Red since 1975
<3 being able to read Cyrillic.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Is it “Semin” or “Syomin” (the e with two dots on top) ?
by red army line on Dec 8, 2009 8:11 AM EST up reply actions
Will agree on the ho-hum factor. The Caps caught a few breaks to escape a somewhat pedestrian effort in the first, but they also had some bad luck to miss scoring in that same period. They put the clamps on a team that is not in their class when they got the opportunity.
Nice goals all around – the Fehr goal especially had me juiced up.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
the claaaamps!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Dec 7, 2009 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Clamps? DAS MY NAME!
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 7, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
Beautiful lob-pass-shot-thing from Flash to set it up.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
I couldn’t figure out if that was an intentional eephus pitch to the net, or if it was a dump in that hit a stick and took a weird bounce. Whatever it was, Fehr’s ability to corral it and flip it into the open corner was a thing of beauty.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
B-Mo had an "assist" like that earlier in the year
flip pass, landed in front of Ovie, who scored. Can’t remember when but it was one of the first few games.
by DonnieKnutts on Dec 7, 2009 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
I think it was intentional. His teammates had the advantage — two guys skating forward versus two skating backwards. I think he figured whatever happened, it would probably be good.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
And that D should be embarrassed of his “effort” to “cover” Fehr.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
Well, the D was between Fehr and the puck. Fehr, I think, kind of reached around him, tipped the puck to himself, and then deposited it.
But you’re right, you need to body up on a guy in the stuation and tie up his stick. Harder in the new NHL, of course.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
There is no way Fehr should have had his stick free at all, and he should have been on his ass or at least had a shoulder in his sternum as soon as the puck got in the picture. D had position and didn’t do anything with it.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
If he knocks him on his ass, isn’t that an interference minor?
No quibbles on the basic fact that it was poorly played, though.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Interference minor > goal against
Besides, they never call that a penalty there. All’s fair in love, war, and the crease.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
Once the puck bounces into their feet it’s fair game. Can’t flatten him while it’s in the air but he had time to do something once the puck landed in the vicinity.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
quite a few penalty minutes, but the fact that they were all spread out and stuff clearly stymied the Caps
Ah, that’s their problem. Good eye.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
By the way, for those of you keeping score, the Caps, with 44 points, are now the #1 team in the NHL, one point ahead of San Jose.
Three of those via the Gimmick, but I would assume the Sharks have roughly equal numbers there (?)
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I’m pretty sure those don’t count. Right?
"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."
I think that when you win the SO, you get one extra goal counted towards your team total. The Caps have 3 wins via the SO, so they have 3 more goals in their total team tally than the sum of all the player’s goals.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
But do the GF stats take those out for us? I’m not sure.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 7, 2009 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
I know they have two in hand but,
The leafs are two points behind the Flyers?!? For reals?
"And next year it will be ours."
They are playing pretty damn well in every aspect of the game right now. Having Varlamov stabilize the #1 goaltending spot has been the big key there IMO.
It isn’t just Varlamov who has brought steady play in net recently…
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 8, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
And the competition is keeping both of them sharp, if you ask me.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
This is pretty much the tandem i wanted in preseason. I’m very pleased with how it’s turning out.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
Watching the post-game video, is Ovechkin embarassed about his haircut? All of a sudden, he’s wearing a hat, like Fedorov did.
"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."
I wasn’t very impressed with Laich tonight (sorry ladies) and I thought Erskine had a real solid game. I was happy with his play before he attacked Downie and that was the cherry on top. Not a bad 7 option, if a bit pricey for that role.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 7, 2009 11:27 PM EST reply actions
Laich’s gotta bring it or else he’s not going to get that sweet spot on Matty’s wing anymore.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I noticed the same. Laich’s hands aren’t great in general — he misses a lot of goals that he should score, but he generates so many chances with grit and hockey sense that it makes up for the ones he misses.
Tonight was a “manos de piedra” night for him.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 7, 2009 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Manos?
The hands of fate.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Dec 7, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Somebody get Wysh in here so he can rec the shit out of this..
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Because it’s maybe the best episode of one of the greatest shows ever aired?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I could post a picture of Czech sensation Denise Milani but it doesn't mean it should be rec'd.
They call him nightmare...
by zephyr on Dec 8, 2009 12:07 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
But how do they compare to the balls that are as heavy as the Bondra stick?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m glad to hear you say that. Because I hesitated for a second before going there…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
I say they’re heavier. They look like skin stretched over a couple christmas hams.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
You'd need the hands of fate
to do anything with those.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Dude, don’t remind me about those alarming fake boobs when I’m fantasizing about ham.
Ham is delicious.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
But it’s not bacon, so I’d say fake boobs take the attention, here.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
What does it matter? Ovie is a big strong guy, he could handle both.
On another note…i really need some sleep.
by HateOffSeason on Dec 8, 2009 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
I believe I have seen breasts that large that were natural. They were (a) not on a woman whose body was that size, and (b) did not have that shape. That ain’t right.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
Upon further review
I’m going to go 85% chance they’re fake, 15% chance they aren’t.
What has happened to this blog :P
"And next year it will be ours."
You two should look up other pictures. They are very not fake. Body size is the only thing that makes it look fake.
They call him nightmare...
kiddingright?
Remember what real ones are made of. Look at the bikini shot. Resolve what you know of gravity with the top and side surfaces of the subject, uh, objects.
Utterly fake—the fat-free rest of her body is merely gratuitous confirmation.
Haha, they are so big that is where they are resting. That picture is all angle and probably the best shape she has ever been in. Check out another photo.
They call him nightmare...
The only way that’s how they’re resting is if she’s hanging from a trapeze.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Oooh, I like an athletic girl.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
It looks hard. Who is dismissive of the trapeze?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:32 AM EST up reply actions
They’re moving to the Navy Yard/Ballpark area soon.
I have to get an MRI before my ortho will clear me, but I’m guessing that I’m going to get a “no” :( it’s been years since I swung.
So many jokes
and I can’t post a one.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Now I know why Mr. Bird prefers you at home ogling Iginla and Hank…
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:47 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe you should just post more…
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t feel like any of the other photos are even close to appropriate. I was just posting those just saying that not everything awesome just gets auto-rec’d. I didn’t know it was going to turn into this, haha.
They call him nightmare...
Well now I’m googling…
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions
GIS doesn’t turn up the best results on her so OK, these links should settle it! SFW if you’re in a cool environment…haha
http://www.denisemilaniblog.com/galleries/grabbed233/denise-milani2_big.jpg
http://www.denisemilaniblog.com/galleries/grabbed233/denise-milani0_big.jpg
They call him nightmare...
Airbrushed to hell and back
Jesus Christ.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Only because I feel guilty
for looking
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Oh, sure, you’ll use photos to decide whether someone’s boobs are real or not, but photos aren’t good enough to demonstrate that Ovechkin intended to break Sergei Gonchar’s knee into little pieces? Consistency, friends. Consistency.
/docciavelli
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:43 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
You didn’t need to tip who it was. Shoulda just left it. Well done though.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 12:48 AM EST up reply actions
I’d’a felt dirty without that.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
well. at least we’re not debating the photoshop done on our pictures?
apparently beefcakes (with icing!) are naturally attractive. ;)
Although Perreault would look better with better linemates.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Can we trade somebody
for Wayne Simmonds? I just had a vision of him skating with Perreault.. we’d never give up possession of the puck.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Is Wayne Simmonds gonna have to choke a bitch?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:54 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Not tonight
Kings win in front of a bigass crowd. Nice to see that in LA.
Finally, I can go to bed.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
unappetizing…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
I would just like it to be known that I disagree :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 8, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Just to un-prove your point, she looks good in green.
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Dec 8, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Interesting Stat
The caps have allowed only two PP goals over their last 8 wins in regulation. Coincidence… probably not.. WHen we kill Penalties we win
And the Pens losing to the Canes just puts the cherry on top of this wonderful night of hockey.
"My face is my mask."
Not to mention the Flyers losing. Again.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
New nickname for the Flyers seen in Philly media…
The Legion of Gloom
If you've read this far...seek help.
speaking of which, anyone notice Emery’s out for 6 weeks? no wonder he was off when we played them the other night…….ah, well…..his/their stubbornness is our gain!
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 8, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
does anyone know? Is this the latest in the season that caps have ever been the best team in hockey?
I’d probably re-phrase the question to ask if the Caps have ever been at the top of the league.
"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."
I’m sure through some scheduling/hot start fluke, the Caps have topped the NHL at some point the first couple days of a season.
Now that I think about it, I’m pretty sure earlier this year there was some note about how it was the latest we’d be on top of the Eastern Conference — so that should answer the initial question.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 7, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
after, however, it was all about Semyon Varlamov – and rightfully so. Tampa always seems to have some firepower, but Varly stood tall and made all the routine stops, all the tough stops, and all the stops that made you wonder just why this kid still isn’t getting Calder talk outside of CapsNation. Tremendous effort by Varlamov en route to a 26-save shutout.
Tied for 10th in the league with 12 wins. Tied for 6th in the league with 2 shut outs (top 6 just have 3). #7 in goal against average. 26th in ice time. I’m liking this Varmalov kid.
This blog needs more xenophobia!
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I am so looking for a video of his sex ed film for his brother….
by HateOffSeason on Dec 7, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
I think part of the lack of Calder talk is a) last year’s postseason rep means some don’t remember that he’s still a rookie and b) Tuuka Rask is playing out of his mind as well (i’m pretty sure both his GAA and SV% are better than Varly’s, albeit in less TOI). I wouldn’t be surprised to see two goalies in Calder contention if they both keep it up.
EVERYONE knows he’s Calder eligible. This can’t be an excuse anymore.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 8, 2009 1:08 AM EST up reply actions
It’s because the Caps have already had a Calder winner this decade. Used up our allotment.
(Following up on my bad joke, 2010 is the first year of the next decade, so I’m not even making an accurate joke.)
"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."
you think a fire sale is coming in TB?
i guess Vinny’s salary makes him hard to move but Saint-Louis? seems like the perfect midseason pick-up for a playoff contender.
I think there’s a permanent rumor of MSL and Vinny to Montreal.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
8 guys under 6 feet tall. Another 10 6’2" or smaller. They aren’t huge.
by HateOffSeason on Dec 7, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
With those pretty spin o ramas, Vinnie is making a case to make the Canadian Olympic team, though perhaps not in hockey.
by Stormblue on Dec 8, 2009 1:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And truthfully, they scare me more than any other team in the SE right now.
/I know i’m still in the minority.
If Pavelec stops allowing 180 feet shots, I’m more afraid of Atlanta.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
probably bad memories of 03
as for the bolts… i can’t see them holding onto a playoff spot. you gotta figure the flyers will turn it around, and i think the NYR will be around 7 or 8 as well.
by DonnieKnutts on Dec 7, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Tochett is having a silent hiss fit and is refusing to talk to the media.
Tocchet declined to speak with the media after the loss, which was his club’s fifth in the last six games.
Uh-oh, someone better prepare the D-M-V 15 year old girls.“Ohmigod, not his face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“Mike Green was sporting a cut under his left eye after taking a shoulder to the face from David Hale in the third period.”
Just makes him look all the more rakish.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 8, 2009 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
Chicks dig scars, right? Or so I’ve heard.
by HeartbreakRidge on Dec 8, 2009 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
All you ladies need to simmah down
Cause scars to the face are what hockey is all about.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Numbers to chew on. Varly is 12-1-2 with a 2.21 GAA with a .924 sv %. He’s 7th in the league in both GAA and save %. Granted this is just his first full regular season we are getting to see but cautious optimism of him taking over the #1 goalie job looks promising so far. This is the type of goaltending we will need come playoff time…and honestly the defensive effort and accountability has been much better of late throughout the blueline corps. I’d still like to have Alzner here and really let the guys who are realistically competing for the 5-7 D spots have it out so we can start trimming the fat or getting whatever assets we can for their value.
I think you’re going to see more movement closer to the deadline. GMGM has said in the past that many GM’s are reluctant to make moves before the deadline in general, and that’s not just this year. I’m sure that there have been discussions and explorations, but after the Olympics is when this kind of talk will really heat up.
Unleash the Alex!
I think you are also seeing a lot more defensive responsibility from the forwards too. As much as I love to see MP turning a big defensman around and sliding a slick pass across for a scoring chance, I also love seeing him crunch a forward behind our own net and lead the breakout.
by HateOffSeason on Dec 8, 2009 7:58 AM EST up reply actions
On MP
One of the bloggers at “The Hockey Chronicles” found a picture of Perreault of when he was in junior hockey. And Perreault had short hair in those days. (They also had a picture of Ovi — maybe a draft day — and thought he looked like he was getting his senior picture for HS)
Rocking the Red since 1975
Any goalies
catch Locker talking about Varlamov’s new glove last night. Can you explain this 60 degree/90 degree thing better than he did?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 8, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions
I hope neither JT nor Varly are injured since Hershey has recalled Holtby (and neither of Hershey’s goalies are in ill health).
Could Philthy be trying to make a deal with us for a goalie? (Can they please take Nylander off our hands while they’re at it?) Naw, that won’t happen. Besides, the Flyers don’t exactly have cap space for Nylander anyhow. They have enough problems keeping their own people paid.
Plus, I’m sure that Philthy is one of the last teams we’d want to trade with — at this point.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Don't be like the Flyers fans
Philthy just makes everything you say look ignorant. Even if it’s right, no one will care. Fans are only allowed to give terribly nicknames to their own players and teams, not others. Hey Giroux, I found your use in the NHL!
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 9, 2009 4:38 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Rec’d. It’s no more clever or witty than saying “Crapitals” and has the same effect in terms of detracting from intelligent discussion.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 9, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll rec this every time I see it.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
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