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Game Day Open Thread - Islanders @ Capitals

New York Islanders at Washington Capitals, Apr 1, 2009 7:00 PM EDT




Tonight's probable netminders:


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2008 - Jose Theodore 53 3048 29 16 5 3 142 2.80 1456 1314 .902 2


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2008 - Joey MacDonald 45 2598 14 24 6 6 139 3.21 1440 1301 .903 1

Tonight's referees (with the Caps' record in games they've called in parens):

11 - Kelly Sutherland (7-1 in 2008-09; 5-8 over the previous three seasons)

25 - Marc Joanette (4-2 in 2008-09; 9-10 over the previous three seasons)

Have at it, people.

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Here’s to getting JT his 30th of the year.

I’d really like to see a dominant effort tonight, one that doesn’t leave anything in doubt come 10 minutes to go in the third.

by Sct112 on Apr 1, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d really like to see these uniforms again:

Also, I’d like to see a guy named Ziggy

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice mullet

by SethB on Apr 1, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your Ziggy fix here.

by Stephen Pepper on Apr 1, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow were there a lot of umlauts in that post

by SethB on Apr 1, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That uniform was awesome. The logo, meh, but the uniform, awesome.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We’re talking Federal-pound-me-in-the-ass-prison for the Icelanders tonight.

Russian Machine Never Breaks

by macvechkin on Apr 1, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C A P S CAPS CAPS CAPS

Thought this might get lost in the other thread since it’s so old. Going to the game tonight, have at it sweep wanting people.

by zephyr on Apr 1, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions   4 recs

I must say, Erskine as a care bear is really an image I’ve never contemplated. Ever.

by Mug on Apr 1, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nor should you or anyone, as hillarious as it is.

by SethB on Apr 1, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even as a care-bear, I would not want to fuck with that viking.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why Erskine? No idea. But it’s brilliant.

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by J.P. on Apr 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game is streaming on Yahoo tonight

For those of us outside the DC Metro area and too broke to shell out for Center Ice.

by fat_daddyo on Apr 1, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oooh linky please. I’m blacked out on Center Ice. Stupid Islanders and local market rules.

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Disregard, found it below. Thanks daddyo.

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For any other NYCers, this isn’t going to work for you – Yahoo has it blacked out as well.

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks – managed to find it on my own. So glad atdhe is doing NHL games again – it’s a godsend for the overworked and blacked out.

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

indeed

any clue how to get the color straight? my video looks like a moving MRI

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Apr 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game is being broadcast in ultrasound only online.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm…coming through ok for me on ATDHE. Can’t vouch for Yahoo, but this is a good feed on ATDHE.

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get the game fine on CSN :D

I still miss HTS.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CSN must be awful, I can’t imagine what would drive a person to miss HTS!

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love that image. Downloaded and rec’d. Screw haters, Care Bear Caps is great.

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lines

Forwards
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Fehr
Fleischmann-Fedorov-Semin
Laich-Nylander-Kozlov
Steckel-Aucoin-Bradley

Defense
Morrisonn-Green
Erskine-Poti
Schultz-Pothier

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how could you be?

Russian Machine Never Breaks

by macvechkin on Apr 1, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn’t someone on that third line have to shoot for Laich and Koz to go to the net?

by jimmiebjr on Apr 1, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, I like the Laich, Nyles, Kozzie line. Kozzie seems to be very productive with that group for some reason. Example: Detroit game, and one of the games this past month.

by CapsFan75 on Apr 1, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kind of like it too. Koz and Nyls may be puck hogs, which hopefully will encourage Laich to shoot more. Of course, communism also looks good on paper.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Laich isn’t really a shooter, he’s a scrummer. He needs someone to hit the goalie’s pads and put a rebound in front of him. Nyles won’t do that, Kozzie maybe,

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean, Laich lately when he gets the puck likes to dip around like he’s Semin or something. On a line with those two, he might get back to his old habits. Also, that line combo could be great, if Green’s d-pairing was on the ice to shoot the puck. It could also be God awful, if Green’s pairing is on the ice.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jurcina out of the line up just makes me giddy as all anythings.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone have a link to tonight’s game? I’m stuck in Atlanta with no hockey bar near by.

by Yoshietree on Apr 1, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yahoo Sports

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

yahoo has it

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For anyone where the Yahoo stream is blacked out, atdhe has it here: http://atdhe.net/live-tv-5824.html

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strange question, is it possible for the Masterson to be shared. I mean, thinking of the SE alone, how can you not give it to Zednik or Pothier? I know it wont’ be but, is this an instance where it might be appropriate?

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Steve Sullivan for Nashville could also win it…..but my money is on Zednik

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Zed will get it to, but I think Pothier is deserving as well. It’s a tough year.

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Semin and Ovie out together already? I thought that wasn’t happening.

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think Ovie has any other length shifts.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isles look like the Playoff team so far

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nyls just wound up and took a slap shot. I just wanted you guys to know, because I’m the only person who seems to still think he can get it together. (I know JP wants it, but is starting to not think it possible.)

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he can get it together too, (see here) I just think he needs the right combo of line mates.

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he and Kozlov have a lot of similarities. Both are puck possession guys with superior eyes. Nyls just seems to be losing a step, but, eh. I also think he’d be fine if he had two quicker guys or a quick guy and a net crasher with him. He doesn’t work well with pure shooters who do best with the puck (Ovechkin, Semin) and other than Laich, the team has no real net bashers. If you were to put him with Fehr and C-Bo, I guess, I think they’d be ok.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nyles style doesn’t really fit the system, Kozlov’s does. I think that’s the biggest difference.

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kozlov bangs more and speaks Russian. I don’t really see much else in the way of differences. Maybe Kozlov shoots more?

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s better at drawing defenders and working the corners IMO, but that’s just me. He’s also not quite as long winded with the puck, seems to get his passes off sooner than Nylander who often is pushed off the puck waiting for the best possible pass.

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I need to read Kremlin more. Your thoughts are right in line with mine. Scratch icethetics, insert Kremlin.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I enjoy my small corner of the Caps blogosphere. :)

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason Campbell at the Caps game. Maybe he’ll be a Avalanche fan son if you catch my drift.

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean he will like a team that throws a lot of money at meh free agents and had a hayday a decade or so ago, and is finishing last in 2009? Sounds already like a football team he’s a fan of.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got it, I’m just not a huge fan of the Redskins.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

made news down here last week when jerry jones said the Cowboys are committed to whatever has Romo playing his best in a “denial” of reports cowboys had expressed interest in cutler

by Icebat on Apr 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry Jones is the Brutus of the NFL

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bluto maybe

by Icebat on Apr 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not cool.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that’s just awful crease control by the D there.

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Apr 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Have got to tighten up our PK before the post-season.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have to think Gordon’s absence is felt on the PK right now, but for crying out loud, that dude was hanging curtains right in front of Theo and no one even touched him

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Apr 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

After one:

Capitals: 9 giveaways, 1 takeaway
NYI: 2 giveaways, 4 takeaways

by David M. Getz on Apr 1, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The good: NJD is down 2 to PIT
The bad: what DMG said.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poti and Semin have as many giveaways as the NYI team. And there were bad ones, too.

by David M. Getz on Apr 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lack of focus, I wrote that’s what would do us in and sure enough, it’s doing us in. Thank god it happened early though.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I happened to be up at the Garden watching the Isles lose 2-1 to Boston a couple of weeks ago.

The Isles are bad enough that they ultimately should loose to a less passionate Caps team, if that’s what we have even for 40 minutes out there

by Icebat on Apr 1, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We gave them that goal more than they took it:
giveaway > iffy penalty call with the post shot phantom hook/dive > pk > goal

Fedorov and Semin both are playing too loose and they’re on the same line right now

by Icebat on Apr 1, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow, the USA Soccer team is using the “don’t tread on me” logo now? Jesus.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Christian Hanson, poor kid. Some guys have to live up to their parents legacy as NHLer’s. He has to live up to his Dad’s legacy as an iconic hockey character.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like I made the good decision of skipping the first period to watch the rest of the Wolverine Origins movie.

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

online?

by ns on Apr 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it’s a decent quality cut, some VFX missing.

The downside is that it’s not all that good.

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not surprised. not even the previews looked all that enticing….and thats rare.

linkage possible?

by ns on Apr 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn’t want the Fox folks seeking out a hockey blog, so go to Filmdrunk and search from there.

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet….

by ns on Apr 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Ovi scored that one

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wasn’t that a kicking motion?

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah, was a pretty cut case of he was stopping. He might have flicked his skate after it hit his foot, but there wasn’t a kick.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forget his lack of offense — where’s Poti’s defense lately? Why did he leave his feet?

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i’m liking Erskine more and more each game.

by ns on Apr 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Erskine care bear shared a beatdown with us tonight.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Semin’s been pretty careless with the puck this whole game

by ns on Apr 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is terrible. Some of the worst passing overall I’ve seen out of this team. It’s like they’re not looking to see if anyone is in the lane.

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Schultz fighting? Wow.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Schultz for Norris!

by David M. Getz on Apr 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really? I look away for 10 seconds and miss this?

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Feds will be taking a couple defensive shifts

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I took two minutes off to try and finish my xbox game and Erskine AND Schultz get into fights?

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And an 18 year old coed parachuted into my tv room. Wait…

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Erskine looks pissed. I love it.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just getting here.. but what a depressing start

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad there isn’t a site that tracks whiffed clears.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I stepped away at intemission to do some work. Right now, I’m glad I’m still at the computer and not in front of the television.

by gfcaps fan on Apr 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAY THAR

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pass

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The good part is that this woke the team up.

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what a play! wow!

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

(stealing the Panthers announcer gimmick)

DO YOU KNOW THE MUFFIN MAN

Capitals Kremlin the second line center of the Caps blogosphere.

by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the one who lives on drury lane?

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“Slam it in, Jerome!”?

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“I had coffee with McCauley a half hour ago!”

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would say #91 to the rescue

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was a great pass.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Again I look away and freaking magic happens!

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

keep looking away

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

please don’t watch the playoffs :)

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This doesn’t normally happen!

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SOB line out there…

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does that mean it’s safe for me to go watch the game now?

by gfcaps fan on Apr 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

They’re alllliiiiiiveeee……….

by DebCapsFan on Apr 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Random factoid

Morrison is leading in ice time.

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A rec goes out to whoever can get a link of Schultz’s fight the fastest.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Round the Rinks
PIT 3
NJD 1

BUF 1
ATL 1

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can sickly say I’m rooting for Pittsburgh (Ughhhhh) for two reasons.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the Schultz fight (and subsequent major) goes with the context of the day, if you ask me.

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On the Grass

USA 1
Trinidad & Tobago 0

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AUCOIN!!!

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SWEET

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAHHH AUCOIN

(Insert Panthers Announcer comments here)

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YOU’RE MY BOY BLUE!

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he put the fish in the taco!

by Robertsfan on Apr 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh god.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE NEED A BIGGER BOAT

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh s**t, they scored again!

by Robertsfan on Apr 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s about time Tater gets a top league goal.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Secondary scoring comes through.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess it’s officially a new game now. Means I can go back to watching. Or maybe I should stay away. Hmmmm.

by gfcaps fan on Apr 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I saw that one

ergo I’m not a jinx knock on wood

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he shoots kieth scores

by Robertsfan on Apr 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So right now is Erskine the favorite for the hard hat?

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Him and Aucoin in my books.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because someone picked a fight with him?

by David M. Getz on Apr 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because his fight turned the game around?

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t know how much was him and how much was Green’s hit and the ensuing fracas

by David M. Getz on Apr 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well Sergei Fedorov agrees that it was the fight

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gave a dead team some life is how I saw it,

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isles have iced the puck a lot. 5 times now?

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Poti just jumped on Theo, and slashed Nylander.

Theo’s playing well.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How good is Ovechkin at deflections? (not rhetorical)

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not sure it’s part of his skill set…..Don’t remember too many goals that way

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That wasn’t Goat yelling, or at least, his voice was really straining.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I definitely heard Goat yelling. Maybe not the time you’re describing here.

by gfcaps fan on Apr 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flash has had a ton of close calls since he had his last real goal.

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Flash near goal #1000000

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Schultz fights, Fleischmann goes to the net…

Dogs and cats, living together…MASS HYSTERIA!!!

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

people wearing hats on their feet? hamburgers eating people?

by renstar on Apr 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe next Nyls will win a face off

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he is 5 of 8 right now.

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You forgot Care Bears and John Erskine

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh the huge manatee

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hate this commerical

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gimme back that filet o’ fish

by Robertsfan on Apr 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the new saved by zero

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey man, if you were in that sandwich it wouldn’t be funny at all!

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Dammit, stop bringing that back! I just got it out of my head.

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gimme that fiiiish.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gimme back that filet o’ fish

by Robertsfan on Apr 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hehe 2-2 in the 2nd with 2:22 left

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Your feed is about 82 seconds behind.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aye

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it were you in that sandwich you wouldn’t be laugin’ at allllol!

by Robertsfan on Apr 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tor 2…Phi 1

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don’t think they really affect us anymore except if Carolina/Florida/Pittsburgh slips to 7th.

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=273427
So does this pick go to another team, or does everyone just move up (one round will have only 29 picks_?

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

More than likely it’ll be 29 in one round.

Wonder what McGuire thinks of Burke screwing up.

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by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Happened long before Burke took over, I believe

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone just moves up, like when the Patriots lost a pick in the NFL draft.

by David M. Getz on Apr 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitt is beating NJ, but I can’t bring myself to hope Pitt wins no matter how much it helps the Caps.

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agree with that.

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here here. Rooting for the meteor, as always.

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by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So when Pittsburgh faces Philadelphia, who should I root for?

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the refs?

by renstar on Apr 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The goalies to take every game to OT.

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by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn’t matter. Hopefully they wear each other out, making the survivor ripe for the picking.

by gfcaps fan on Apr 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the ice to cave in.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or some other horrible tragedy.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Legionnaire’s disease?

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, Sergei was pissed at Koken there. $2 says we don’t see Fedorov between periods again this year.

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d rather not Koken anymore

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

watching the msg feed, what happened?

by renstar on Apr 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That interview was awesome.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happened? had it on mute

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what happened?

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fedorov was explaining that he was on defense during his goal because the Caps had 3 D-men in the box. Koken made some snide comment and Fedorov got annoyed, and then explained slowly, in smaller words, that he was a defenseman during that play. And Koken turned a little white.

Don’t fool around with hall of famers.

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Koken said something to the effect of “So you were doing your best mike green impersonation?”

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I particularly liked when Fedorov explained that he had to F-O-R-E-C-H-E-C-K during the play, looking at Koken the whole time like “am I going to have to explain what forechecking is?”

by Gould Old Days on Apr 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought more he was upset that he was playing defense and had to forecheck, but I’ll admit to not having looked up.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was like “we had three defensemen in the box”

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well in Koken’s defense (not to say he wasn’t at fault) they were at full strength by then with Green out of the box.

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha they already answered the question

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bossy, right?

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, they talked about earlier

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but Craig doesn’t care.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

USA is only winning 1-0 against Trinidad? Let down.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s okay, we’ll win. Isn’t the FIFA title up for grabs or something?

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh, my country is in.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

South Africa or Italy?……didn’t think anyone else was qualified yet

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Germany. We’re not too worried.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go USA. Other than that, I bandwagon with Man U.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Einigkeit und Rechts und Freiheit.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Babelfish says that means. “Agreement and right and freedom”

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True story. First line of Lied des Deutschen. (National Anthem).

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I thought it was a Man U taunt.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’s why I was like huh?

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah. I dislike Man U, but the only thing I complain about them is that they stole Lautern’s Red Devils nickname. Ok, I don’t know who had it first.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was a Columbus Crew taunt.

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hooray United!

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a fan of those bastards either.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you hate the Sounders already?

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably. I latch to one team, and then hate anyone else. :D

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gah, hate Brazil.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

er, Italy, rather (got my Cups mixed up)

by David M. Getz on Apr 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was piss poor

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

thank you Nylander!

by Theo60 on Apr 1, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was Fleischmann

by David M. Getz on Apr 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

even worse

by Theo60 on Apr 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was like a dead duck in football

Just telegraphed it.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Federov just missed…

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

28-19-21

I like it

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Laich is so valuable

He screens goalies on a scoring line and brings skill to a checking line.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s why he’s not a good match for Nyles.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s hard to be on a successful line combo when that wanker gives away the puck at such a rapid pace.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the pressure on the last two shifts

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rechlicz covered Green’s TO there.

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by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally a PP

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Said too soon

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No matter what happens tonight

We’ll probably stay in second. Devils down to the Pens 5-1 at the end of two.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not the mindset I want.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m not sure the mindset of fans matter

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

trying to get Pothier in on the pp, oh well, they should put him out there again

by Icebat on Apr 1, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Erskine has a real death stare going on. I’d hat to be his kid after flunking a test/breaking a valuable.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hate*

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or later a guy trying to take his daughter out.

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You almost expect Lou Franceschetti and Mick Vukota to climb over both benches the way this game is going.

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by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pretty

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like that

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AFTERNOON DELIGHT

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too many to's

in the neutral zone.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

obvious no goal

by Icebat on Apr 1, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

need a better replay……backed up on the DVR….couldn’t tell when the puck went in

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what what what?

Wait, ok, so, had to turn away, so if possible, please keep me posted.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

isles shot it in the caps goal where it joined Theo and the Isles guy who jammed him in there already

by Icebat on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

RAISIN BRAHMS!

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

30 FOR GREEEEEEEEEEEEN

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Flash didn’t deflect that?

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There’s our f******* focus. Yeah!

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Flash instead I think

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think he touched it

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

could be high stick

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blues are down 2-0 to the Hawks

They need this game. I desperately want to see the Blues make the playoffs. One of the most likeable teams in recent NHL History.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It’d be great if all 5 central teams could make the playoffs.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everybody used to say the Red Wing's division titles were unfair

what can they say now?

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That at the time, they were? Now it’s a different story.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll cheer just for Oshie.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He scores some of the most gorgeous goals you’ll ever see.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So guess who’s back in the Top 20 in goals this year?

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Norris trophy winner?
joke

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There’s the “all your fault” chant.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really wish Semin would just shoot

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed, 100%

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Altidore scores again to make it 2-0 U.S.

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by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

USA 2 T&T 0

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just saw it! USA USA!

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love me some Jozy Altidore.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so 8th defensemen to get to 30?
Coffey, Orr, Potvin, who else?

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sick. thanks

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was actually looking up the same thing. Just switched tabs and copy/paste ’ed the url.

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Robert Orr threw a change up at me.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

8-91-25 is a line I like. If you’re going to throw three Russians together, do that.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was that the line last year in the playoffs?

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Recall them together in game 5 on Fedorov’s goal, but nothing else.

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geez, Flash makes a great play on the backcheck

and then just gives the puck away like that.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Park’s been awesome tonight.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

steckl-flash-bradley?

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haven’t seen aucoin in a while.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   4 recs

OK, rec’d for the Conan reference.

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

more like rec’d for EN ;)

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

perfect timing

by i12swim on Apr 1, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This had me wondering if my feed was slow

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t JP make a comment like that recently?

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ve seen it on HF and other places but I think JP joked about it recently too. It’s been used for tons of euro sports players.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

…4chan???

by sonia on Apr 1, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

found it in the sports section. Just don’t go near the random section and you’ll find some funny images.

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by CapitalsKremlin on Apr 1, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love all the blocked shots.

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He is always in control. Love it

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ends this one

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by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a bad first game back. Let’s keep it rolling..

by desperado on Apr 1, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay. With the way my last few days have gone, I needed that.

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by Whiter Mage on Apr 1, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Next 'Canes loss

and we’re kings of the southeast once again.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Apr 1, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought we were since…well since day 1

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

of this season

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6-1 Pitt.
3 point lead for 2nd

me likey

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd place in the conference that is.

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comeback win. Nice. Scored thrice in 3rd. Nice.

by red army line on Apr 1, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If you'll permit some self congratulation

I am so rarely right, I like to point it out when I am

In the end I’ll say 5-3 Caps, Fedorov with an EN goal to ice it..

Backstrom stole Feds goal, lol.

by fat_daddyo on Apr 1, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No star for Erskine? Weak.

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

101 points. awesome.

by sonia on Apr 1, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just like the Tampa game, right down to the inconsistent play. Now if you’ll excuse me:

"Thank God there is a sport for middle-sized white boys.."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 1, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hattrick for Altitore

never let the truth get in the way of a good story

by toymechanic on Apr 1, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Silly Mike Green.

by Ovechwin on Apr 1, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So that was #30 for Green? I thought so, but someone forgot to tell the MSG+ crew – they had him at #29 (and weren’t crediting Flash for the deflection…hmm).

Nice win. Had to close the open thread due to my open thread jinx, but well worth it.

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and one of the Isles announcers said (before he scored) that Green was “a lock for the Norris trophy” – his partner said he wasn’t so sure, and that Chara and Boyle would get votes.

by grapejoos on Apr 1, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun game in the stands, although the rain and the weeknight and the fact that it was the Isles made it quieter than a lot of them I’ve seen this season. I found a seat in Chipotle, if that gives you an idea.

Schultz. Fighting. I don’t care if it was a joke. I about dropped my teeth. Good on him for stepping in, although I don’t think he wanted to.

Remember, guys, the Isles are hard workers and put up a solid fight. This is the team that shut Detroit out and forced Philly to a shootout lately. Not bad, boys. Not bad. Less cutesy in the first, please, and would love to see that moving timing play with two guys storming the crease, one on either side. So, so close to being unstoppable. Great stuff.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Apr 1, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Also, give MacDonald kudos. He was a monster out there – those weren’t outside shots he stopped in a lot of cases. Those were quality, screened chances and rebounds.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Apr 1, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thney flipped the switch finally, then flipped it off agin, and then flipped it on again at the end. Caps are driving us all nuts with the inconsistency. Playoffs can’t get here soon enough. Maybe then we will get the 60 minutes we are all hoping for.

Props to Isles. They have 1/3 the talent of the top teams, but they continue to play hard against every team they play. With Gurin gone and Streit out they are half AHL/half NHL team. McDonald was unbelievable as others mentioned. I have loved Okiposo since I saw him play at the World Juniors years ago. he gets better every shift. Kid is going to be a beast for the next 10-15 years.

by CP2Devil on Apr 2, 2009 12:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Isles remind me a lot of a team I was rooting for three years ago. Only difference is they don’t have the best player in the league.

I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.

by Whiter Mage on Apr 2, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whiter you are dead on. Kyle is good but he’s nowhere near as talented as Ovi. Also, Streit is good but he’s no Green. Checkmate for the next decade.

by CP2Devil on Apr 2, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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