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Game Day Open Thread - Capitals @ Rangers



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Capitals lineup

Goal: Jose Theodore, Semyon Varlamov

Forwards: Alex Ovechkin-Nicklas Backstrom-Alexander Semin; Alexandre Giroux-Keith Aucoin-Chris Clark; Brooks Laich-David Steckel-Matt Bradley; Quintin Laing-Jay Beagle-Brandon Sugden

Defense: Jeff Schultz-Karl Alzner; John Erskine-Mike Green; Tyler Sloan-Milan Jurcina

Rangers lineup

Goal: Henrik Lundqvist,

Forwards: Christopher Higgins-Vinny Prospal-Marian Gaborik, Enver Lisin-Brandon Dubinsky-Ryan Callahan, Evgeny Grachev-Chris Drury-Ales Kotalik, Donald Brashear-Artem Anisimov-Aaron Voros

Defense: Alexei Semenov-Matt Gilroy, Wade Redden-Michal Rozsival, Michael Del Zotto-Dan Girardi

Have at it, people.

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I was just thinking…

The Caps could really use a sweet third jersey.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Sep 24, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo

by fat_daddyo on Sep 24, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Negative.

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

by Whiter Mage on Sep 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

FYI, I just checked my DirecTV lineup, and this game will be on MSG tonight (ch. 634). So it is possible to watch the game if you subscribe to DirecTV and the sports channels.

by terpgrrl on Sep 24, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s streaming in the usual locations (atdhe & channelsurfing) as well.

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Wild and Baseless Prediction of the Game™: New York will be called for Too Many Men.

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by winterion on Sep 24, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Donald Brashear will blindside Semin and be suspended for six games.

by Laich It Or Lump It on Sep 24, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Semin will respond with his patented “Bongo Drums” attack and Brashear will be out for the season.

by AZDWK on Sep 24, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

They would have to be six preseason games.

01-20-13...the end of an error

by hotdog88gt on Sep 24, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s not funny in any way.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting D pairs.

And oh yeah, Sugden gets a sweater.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Game on.

IS PAЯTY NOW

by EmilyB on Sep 24, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, you don’t see Green and Erskin together to often.

by Malin A on Sep 24, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

only 180+ minutes last year, but not a bad pair.

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent use of that link.

I’ll also offer up that 15.61% of Green’s shift frequency at ES was with Ersky and 4.17% of his total points production.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another reason to love this org right now. They find a way to get him in a game, and one that’ll really be special for him.

by Stephen Pepper on Sep 24, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Win all around I suppose – Brashear’s having image problems with NY fans – this way he gets to fight his old team w/o having to fight one of his buddies.

Any doubt they’ll go?

by Stormblue on Sep 24, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wouldn’t bet against it.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Per Corey's Tweet

Also, Brendan Morrison has been held out with a sore neck stemming from the hit in Buffalo. Boudreau also said Bourque will practice Sat. bq.

Stressing me out man

by ChrisAm on Sep 24, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I was beginning to wonder after the last scratch…

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good thing Perreault has looked so good.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

atta boy, even when your client sleeps, you’re workin’

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now I just need to figure out this tweeting thing…

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I laich that third line!

by Scott in Shaw on Sep 24, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions  

agreed: such mojo in the spring

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Saving my eyesight one game at a time – MSG tonight for me.

01-20-13...the end of an error

by hotdog88gt on Sep 24, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Does anyone know if Comcast DC has MSG? I’ve never cared to look it up before.

IS PAЯTY NOW

by EmilyB on Sep 24, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

enforcer bs

doesn’t putting Sugden in the lineup antagonize brashear? if we r goin in another direction, shouldn’t the caps stick to that when facing the rags? kind of insult to injury, no?

by Hunky Dory on Sep 24, 2009 5:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Nah, Brashear is the tough guy for the Rangers, see, and the Blueshirts are looking for revenge since the Caps put Dubinsky (or was it Callahan?) out of the lineup in their playoff series. So Brashear’s got to fight the Caps. And follow me here, because this is where it gets really zen.

Because it was Brashear that did the putting out, Brashear’s got fight, but he’s got to lose for The Code to be satisfied.

So the Caps are really doing Brashear a favor and putting a tough guy in the lineup to crack his head for him, so his new teammates and fans will accept him.

See how that works?

by fat_daddyo on Sep 24, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Neither – it was Blair Betts.

I don’t see Brashear doing that, and I see the fans deciding that Brashear sucks if he loses, especially to an AHL’er. New York fans aren’t forgiving people on the whole and they’ll be looking for any excuse. Success is the best revenge, so I think that it will benefit him more if he comes out and wins for their side.

That said, I wish Sugden all the best. I want to see him succeed.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope it goes down and Sugden wins. Give our team a boost for once; especially the young guys.

Caps 'n Bears

by Bongos on Sep 24, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, much though I have a soft spot for Brashear.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brash took Betts out.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

In related news, guess who might be a Flyer soon?

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not much of an opnion for or against, but it sucks that he basically lost his job to Brashear. I know it’s not exactly true, but that’s the effect.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

MSG’s teal and lavendar seats are compelling in a hideous way.

The guy walking around here in a gaborik rags jersey is going to regret that decision.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 6:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Commenting from MSG? Nice. You run into any Rink Rats?

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. I’m in a yellow shirt in section 303, in case anyone else is here.

New one for me: fan here has his laptop out and is online. Can’t tell if its wifi or mobile. I regularly catch games in san jose, but I aint seen that one before.

They really need to change their tagline to “one of the worlds more famous arenas that isn’t used for football (either kind) and isn’t an ancient architechtural marvel.”

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 7:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Don’t forget your AO jersey; we all wear those up there apparently.

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish he was wearing a Poti jersey.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yeah, I yelled “oh”
I’m that guy

I plan to watch, will check in at int

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 7:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

At 5:00 in, like clockwork, the ice was already terrible. Terrible.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 7:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

25 hasn’t lost a step!

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Anyone got a video stream link?

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

google atdhe

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 24, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Green is moving well tonight. Someone go find that troll.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Woohoo, Brash to the box.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

And BRash in the box. Here we go.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Brash to the box

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I heard booing when Brash went into the box—classy fans.

by RPI93 on Sep 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Booing the penalty, not the man. Real conversation:

Hey, did you know donald brashear was a ranger now?
Yeah
When did that happen?
Uh, the offseason.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

For all the crap I heard about “real fans” in MSG, that’s pretty bad.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pout all you want Torts, Donald did that nonsense down here too.

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothing. Lousy PP. Is it me or do we look half-assed out there?

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

What, the league’s best PK was going to just leave?

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I meant in general.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, as you said a key part of it is in Philadelphia.

by Malin A on Sep 24, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was a big part of it, but I have to think a lot of that was Tom Renney’s system and the other players. They should still have some solid PKers out there, it’s never just one guy.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

True it’s never just one guy, but I thought that losing both Betts and Sjostrom would effect them more.

by Malin A on Sep 24, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Schultz just played Gabbo beautifully.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Made him look like Marian Nylander.

by BackiBacker on Sep 24, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

What! He didn’t even hit him!

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sugden’s wearing Kozlov’s number. Hunh. He’s working hard.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I know, cognitive dissonance, right?

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s going to be hard for me to process for a bit.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

The online feed is way behind the radio feed. So I know what I’m going to see. Weird.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Tripping penalty on Semin? No wai.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

And we’re in the box. Oy. Hope our PK is better than our PP.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Gabbo spends a lot of time in front of the net for someone who’s nicked up as often as he is.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice play by Backs to get it out there.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

for those of us going to the game on Sunday, who should we expect to play?

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by crabchowdah on Sep 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

okay, that didn’t make much sense, but hopefully you all get the idea.

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by crabchowdah on Sep 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t think we’ll know until it’s announced, as far as specific players go. Are you looking for someone specifically?

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Last pre-season game, the lineup should be close to opening night.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

You’d think, but I’m not betting on a carbon copy.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed. This is Bruce we’re dealing with.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope so, but isn’t today supposed to be the “dress rehearsal”?

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by crabchowdah on Sep 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ve heard good things about Grachev in Junior. Some guys think he’s going to be a very good scorer in the NHL.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I like the MSG announcers. Knowledgeable and fairly even-handed.

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I think they sing a different tune in the regular season about that Juice change (just a guess) but I was thinking the same thing. They don’t call the play much though…lots of chatter.

by BackiBacker on Sep 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sam and Joe are some of the better ones.

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Backstrom to the box

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Wily tactics to practice the PK in a game-like situation!

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Laing doing his thing!

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice speed, Clarkie!!!

by BackiBacker on Sep 24, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously, that was a great sprint up the boards.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice play by the Captain to draw a penalty

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Good couple of minutes there, including the kill.

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interesting to note who they’re playing in all situations.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, that was a slick move by Aucoin.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Aucoin. French for “almost”.

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

On a lesser goalie, that might well go in. There’s a reason they call him the King.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Lunqvist is almost unbeatable low. He gets that six inches higher and it’s in against anyone.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

In other words, with Lunqvist, aim for his water bottle – from underneath.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

My bad, it’s Lundqvist.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I made that mistake too. Oops.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s great advice for everyone :)

But for Lundy especially, make sure he can’t get it with his pads. I can just about promise it’s not going in down there, unless your name is Ovechkin and you just deked Derek Morris out of his jock.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just aim for that near-side post (thanks again, Feds!)

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Observations:

Looks like a preseason game. Slow and sloppy.

Sloan has been noticable. In the good way.

Schulz has not. In the good way.

Alzner is pressing. He is not one of the 7 best right now.

Clark looks great. Aucoin and giroux are doing their best, but they’re just not full time nhlers. Still, that line has been pretty good.

I’d like more SOB and a lot less care bears. That shit won’t work with luinquist.

Steckels lines (even and pk) have had some marvelous forechecking sequences.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Agree about Alzner. He needs to just go to HER and calm down. His time will come.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

More dirty references, F&B? :D

G.O.D., who do you identify as the seven best? I have an idea, but I’m afraid that as a member of the Tyler Sloan Fan Club I might be biased.

And agreed that Sloan and Schultz both look good.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

So…Erskine’s 8th?

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hrm? Not necessarily. I think a pair of fists is valuable – and he’s not a shabby Dman.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s pretty close to shabby fairly often imo. Very slow afoot! I’d put him 8th at best.

by mechanicsville on Sep 24, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another dirty reference. Just for you GS.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I giggle everytime you abbreviate Hershey. It does make your statements so much dirtier! ;)

by J.B on Sep 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

And it’s definitely gonna stay.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bad giveaway.

Was that Erskine on the PP?

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Gahh no! They scored. facepalms

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Gabby scores on a breakaway

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

On another note, that’s why I think he’s the biggest threat to AO’s Richard title if he’s healthy. What a shot.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Rags score three more and we’ll have ’em Right where we want ’em.

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha Theo looked like some swiss cheese on that goal.

by bigmac1124 on Sep 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude, I don’t think too many goalies make that stop. I’m not a Theo booster, but I don’t fault him on that one.

OTOH, I’m no goalie expert. Is Zephyr around?

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lol I know, I was just ripping on him for old times sake. It just looked WIDE open from one of the angles on the replay.

by bigmac1124 on Sep 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

That last stop wasn’t too shabby.

by bigmac1124 on Sep 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very weak.

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Brashear on the power play? I guess the Rangers are having some fun, too.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

why does the boxscore say that Varly was in this game for 7 seconds?

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by crabchowdah on Sep 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

I think maybe he came on as the extra attacker on a delayed penalty call.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Sep 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha ha that would be hilarious

by AZDWK on Sep 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Since when did getting hooked on your upper body make your legs go out?

by Laich on Sep 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Good PK there.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

savage

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Our primary Alex was denied, but fortunately our emergency backup alex kicked in.

by AZDWK on Sep 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sweet Semin!

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Boo that, Rags fans!

by BackiBacker on Sep 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

God, Semin’s footwork and focus there was so hot.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

SEMIN!

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

awesome

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

And Sugden and BRash go!

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

And … um, was that Sugden with the takedown?

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

For sure, that looked like a two-point takedown and three nearfall points.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brash was off balance. Definitely a W to Sugar, but by no means a beatdown.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn’t expect a beatdown.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lucky is just the same as good.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s still gotta feel great about it.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

pwn3d

"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Sugar!

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a glorious goal.

by RPI93 on Sep 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Well there was the fight with Sugs and Brash. Blink and you miss it.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

But it counts, I guess.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

get that kid another jersey , cause it’s gonna be on

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by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Two things about Sugden – he’s prolly never played the bongos in his life, and you bet his fight strap is tied.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

But remember, Brashear was needed here this year.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I know, right?

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

There was that Semin patience again. He makes me insane, until he makes that wrister. Then I scream.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

DOWN GOES BRASHHHH!

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by Bongos on Sep 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish Semin would apply that patience to avoid some of the needless penalties he can be prone to. Those are what make me insane.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but 3 of the guys out there are Ranger rookies, so we’ll all warming up.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

or we’re all warming up.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Btw, we’re now at 7+ periods of preseason hockey for Mike Green, and the Caps haven’t given up a single goal for which Green hasn’t been on the ice in that time. Odd stat.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Makes one wonder. That’s definitely a weird stat.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let’s nip that one in the bud.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

There’s another.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let’s tell Greenie that Stevie Y. is watching. Good heavens.

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which is odd. He doesn’t appear to be playing that badly today, certainly his best showing this preseason, so far.

by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d agree with that, but the bar was set pretty low.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baby steps, JP. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, whether you be climbing a mountain or climbing out of a hole.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

And not only to they score, but Semin takes a penalty for retaliation. I HATE it when he does stupid crap like that.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Semin giveth, then Semin taketh away

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Ovi deserves two minuses for rags 2nd goal. Out of position whole shift looking to make hits. And he’s still doing it.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 8:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Nice pass.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Pretty, pretty play.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 24, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow. Up and down hockey and we almost gave up another one on that Gabbo feed.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

YES!

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

But great pass from Ovie.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

But… but… he’s selfish!

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

And doesn’t make his teammates better!

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Honestly, tonight he looks bad. Pure care bear. And that’s counting the aucoin goal. Lots of cherry picking and headhunting guys who don’t have the puck.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Tonight has been sorta a best and worst of both Semin and AO in many ways.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe Semin needs to be in HER.

If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.

by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I hear it’s a very powerful place.

by J.B on Sep 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let’s send Ovechkin to HER! He needs to learn to be more responsible!
 
/CIed

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know if that’d be good for HER – Semin would be all over the place.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think they’d be safe because they have the Neuvirth-ring.

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by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’m trying so hard for a wicker basket joke right now, but it’s not coming.

by mechanicsville on Sep 24, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I thought all his assists were off missed shots.

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a hell of a play by Aucoin. Kudos to AO on the pass, but Aucoin had a great finish.

by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think with that nice assist, 8 might just make this team.

by thehoagster07 on Sep 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I was on the fence before that one.

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by Ovechwin on Sep 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man I don’t know how he’s been the rest of the pre-season, but my God is Aucoin playing well

by DC FURY on Sep 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful feed by Ovie to Aucoin and he buried it – 3 on 1

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Ovie’s staying out way too long

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually Juice-Sloan have been more guilty of that crime tonight.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

The way Green is playing

every shift is too long – he stinks tonight

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Must be the scarves.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

I find that interesting, actually. They’re sure getting a lot of ice time in all situations – anybody got TOI for those two thus far?

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s all here

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome, thanks.

Things that jump out at me:

Leads team in TOI: Sloan.
Schultz has a score-sheet smorgasbord out there. So does Laing.
Face-offs need some help, esp. shorthanded.
Just say no to the carebear line please – none of them are better than even right now.
Aucoin leads in SOG – and looks really, really good.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sloan looks good. You must love it.

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by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

As I said – I’m afraid I might be unreasonably biased. Him looking as good as he does this pre-season warms the cockles of my little black heart.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

So GS love Sloan, but doesn’t want him in HER.

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by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jealous?

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course. I’d love to be in HER.

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by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

So do they keep 8 D? If Sloan has high ice time so far, that says an awful lot.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

They’ll need 8 if Green keeps this minus streak up… does he at least look good? I am watching the boxscore so I can’t see anything!

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by Bongos on Sep 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Or they could just stick Green as the 2nd line RW…just sayin’.

by thehoagster07 on Sep 24, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Brash spanks Green on the butt and gets the box.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

And gives us close to 2 minutes on fresh ice a man up. Let’s see what they do with it.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am curious about that. Fresh, clean ice, time to plan ahead. Will it make a difference?

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

MSG is a lot like Verizon, though, in that the ice is shit no matter the time of the game.

by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahh, well yeah there is that.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Isn’t it actually worse? I know, I know, how could that be?

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn’t with these guys. I haven’t been impressed with the PP thus far so I’m leaning towards not.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

No eye scratching yet?

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not yet.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m having trouble with the ATDHE feed. I keep getting the loading swirly of doom.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

oh there we go…just in time for a raft of commercials. :D

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Round 2 Sugar and Spice.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I am unreasonably amused by how you phrased that.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yawn. Hug hug hug.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Give Sug credit – he kept his cool and didnt just flail away in panic

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, he can definitely drop ’em, and if he can stay on his feet like that against Brashear, he can probably go with just about anybody.

Now – can he play? He hasn’t seen too much ice time, but what have you guys seen?

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, no doubt. More of a comment on Huggy Bear Brashear.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was like watching two Homer Simpsons get tired on each other.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

…. more innuendo.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really? You go, dirty mind!

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, I didn’t start it, but I’ll finish. ;)

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s so strange seeing Brashear do this and not be routing for him….

by DC FURY on Sep 24, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

More the good old fashioned ass whooping he handed out toward the end there up against the glass/raining down left hooks

by DC FURY on Sep 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Props to Sugden for staying on his feet and throwing them as needed

by DC FURY on Sep 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds like Sugden held his own

by SethB on Sep 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup. I think Brash gets the win on this one, but Sugden was no slouch.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brash not tied down. Guess he wasn’t expecting to go another round?

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Guess not, though I’d be surprised if he wasn’t.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Turns out he didn’t get tossed. /shrug

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

equipment failure I guess

by SethB on Sep 24, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wardrobe malfunction.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

did he have a star shaped nipple ring?

by SethB on Sep 24, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think the tie down tore so it’s not Brash’s fault.

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by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sugar Ray indeed held his own

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Brash started slow but sure worked Sugden in terms of stamina. Proud of both.

by Laich on Sep 24, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

was just reading the response to my above comments on sug and brash. Then boom the fight starts. I give Sug credit, thats not the guy you want have to go up against in the preseason, Brashear with something to prove and settle. Id rather see Brash fighting for us.

by Hunky Dory on Sep 24, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

how much would you pay for Laraque? So we gonna call Sug up every time the caps face the rags and the Flyers?

by Hunky Dory on Sep 24, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jose is making some really good saves tonight.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh crap, sorry. tapes mouth shut

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

NY has some nice little players – Callahan, Girardi

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s a low-rent call.

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Except on the replay, I mean.

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tripping Green. now the PP. I really hope Green snaps out of whatever funk he seems to be in.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, he drew a penalty. Must have been doing something right.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

And then Ovie hands it back. sigh

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Young Guns are not the best players on the ice tonight.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok, you called it – he’s due

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stand by for Backstrom goal.

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

bad penalty, Ovie. Should have shot instead of passed a few moments before.

by Hunky Dory on Sep 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously bad penalty.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Had to take that penalty, that guy has a little league world series chamionship under his belt.

by Stormblue on Sep 24, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

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by Steck It Out on Sep 24, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

On a minor housekeeping note to our newer members, hey, don’t be so unfriendly, get an avatar!

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Done! (isn’t she cute?)

by RPI93 on Sep 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Nicely done. And a rec for taking the time.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good job Stecks

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

The worse things get, the better Steckel gets.

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Words you don’t often hear…“Steamrolled by Semin”

by J.B on Sep 24, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess Semin does unusual things to the Rangers…

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by crabchowdah on Sep 24, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great work by Beags to draw that.

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously. That was great hustle.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Except that the PP sucks tonight.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Young Guns with issues. PP sucks. Any correlation?

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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please don’t make me think of him as CowBell for the rest of the season.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Again, top PK in the league last year.

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bad pass back though…

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by Steck It Out on Sep 24, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oops, pay no attention to me…wrong thing.

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by Steck It Out on Sep 24, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where are these back passes going to? They look sloppy.

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by Steck It Out on Sep 24, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Backstrom’s takeaways are really slick, and available in bulk.

by redlineblue on Sep 24, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Note: Knuble’s not here tonight. Maybe we really need him to keep our kids calmed down. Each one of them took a trip to the box today.

by CapsFan75 on Sep 24, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a nice play by Alzner to keep the puck going down low after that scramble,

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I appreciated that as well.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Sep 24, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Micheletti = stupid, btw

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I was sorely tempted to mute the TV, but I couldn’t find Kolbe anywhere to listen in.

by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beags lookin’ good down low.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Both goalies playing well.

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Aww.

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by winterion on Sep 24, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Gah.

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by Steck It Out on Sep 24, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Gahhhh. headdesk

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Tie up the fucking stick, Stecks

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

yup. too bad, that was a great hit by Juice. Had it not been a goal, that would have been on everyones mind.

by Hunky Dory on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jose knew he should have had that, though. Bad all around on that one.

by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boo

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by Ovechwin on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

You could see that coming all the way.

by cuqui on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

that’s on Dave Steckel right there

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by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Most Valuable Cap rating…falling…

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice. Theo looked like shit on that too.

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by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, weak goal all around.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Gabbo’s line: 1shg, 1 esg, 1A.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice hit by Juice though, too bad Steckel was off in his own world

by hocknlax on Sep 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

My video went totally out. Probably a good thing. Crap.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 24, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, my atdhe stream is just not cutting it

by hocknlax on Sep 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

JP, does that break the Green streak?

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Indeed it does. Huzzah?

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

they just quit skating.

Dubinsky is a nice player, nice moves, quick

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by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

That was so weak – Stecks -oy.

by S h a g g y on Sep 24, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Rangers win. Dangit.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Rec’d. Nice.

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by Steck It Out on Sep 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m a little sad I won’t be able to see the VC ice claim another victim.

by RedBirdie on Sep 25, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, despite the outcome, this is the first game I’ve managed to watch with the whole open thread folks. I really enjoyed it. _

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Sugden=new enforcer?

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by Steck It Out on Sep 24, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s what I was thinking. Gee whiz, not just one but two fights with Brashear.

by CapsFan75 on Sep 24, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did anyone else get tired of listening to the announcers swoon over how little body fat Ovie has?

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

And to think that some of our fans were thinking that Ovy had gotten fat during the off-season based on some of the pictures floating around the internet.

by CapsFan75 on Sep 24, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Irony has a six pack

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

As another fan pointed out on another thread, the Rangers had most of their normal lineup except for Avery. While we were running two lines of Hershey players. (Okay, our 2nd line did have Clark .)

by CapsFan75 on Sep 24, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Normally, Knuble would play but he got the day off. And Morrison has been out since getting hit against Chicago last week. They think he’ll be back Sunday.

Bourque is still too shaken up after yesterday’s game.

Who is our second line? (Yes, I’m being sarcastic.) It seems like it’s basically in disarray, due to injuries, etc. Most of our injured guys were last year’s second line or the folks we have penciled in for that role.

by CapsFan75 on Sep 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I just hope it isn’t a harbinger for the season. Last season’s injuries piled up fast and deep. I still remember the day I counted eleven guys on the injured list.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Followed shortly by eleven games in the W column.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 24, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent point. I just would rather they do that without the injuries.

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by WordsOnIce on Sep 24, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Join the club. The only good think I can say about the injuries is that Boudreau gets to take a longer look at the various guys from Hershey.

Will Perrault stay? He’s still here but didn’t get to play today. Aucoin seems to do well on out 2nd line (with Semin) for some reason. Normally, I would advocate keeping Perrault who’s a genuine prospect.

This is the camp of the little French kids or Les Petites Enfants de Francais.

by CapsFan75 on Sep 24, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Recap’s up

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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Or should I say, recrap?

by CapsFan75 on Sep 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

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