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we need a 3rd period comeback

This is such an unfamiliar situation to be in

by Kyle_G on Nov 20, 2010 8:43 PM EST reply actions  

For folks who might have missed it, Montreal’s pre-game tribute to Pat Burns is up.

"DON'T SAY THAT! Please! That is the worst, most stupid thing anyone could say! Cause it quite clearly isn't "only a game." I mean if it was do you honestly think I'd care this much?"

by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2010 8:43 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Great tribute.

"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."

by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for the link. That song always turns on the waterworks.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Less penalties, but effort level has been there.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 8:43 PM EST reply actions  

That was not a terrible 2nd period, as terrible periods go. Ive seen better but I’ve seen far worse as far as hustle, foot moving, and such go

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by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 8:43 PM EST reply actions  

You need Hadeed!

Soon the Championship with be ours, all ours!

by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 8:45 PM EST reply actions  

z

it’s chimmer!

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 8:46 PM EST reply actions  

OT While We Wait for 3P. Is he preparing for life out of hockey?

I just saw this in ESPN the Magazine. I did not know it existed.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 8:49 PM EST reply actions  

ovie

seems to have stepped up from his prev. games.

now if only he can find the back of the net…

by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 8:49 PM EST reply actions  

It’s about time for him to take over a game isn’t it? If he isn’t nursing something…

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

“The puck comes forward, but watch what Pronger does when he gets it.”

…steals it?

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 8:54 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

DAMN YOU LOCKER! TELESTRATING FLYERS’ GOALS?

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 8:54 PM EST reply actions  

Other than being in the box twice, why hasn’t Semin been on the PK on all of the other penalties? He’s good at it. He seems to have been replaced by 90.

by Seminrocks on Nov 20, 2010 8:55 PM EST reply actions  

Good point, only 9 seconds according to gamecenter. He’s playing top line RW, so maybe it’s that, or he hasn’t been playing well so BB is benching him, kind of.

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I doubt it’s benching only because it’s been right from the first PK. Hard to figure BB sometimes. Maybe he’s just trying to try out 90 there some, too. I just think Semin on the PK is strong and seems to add to his overall play, as has been noted. Oh well.

by Seminrocks on Nov 20, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Not that 90’s looked bad on the PK at all but you’re right I don’t recall Semin out there last couple of kills

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Argh so close Laich

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 8:58 PM EST reply actions  

Dear Colin Campbell,

Stop bitching at the refs to not make calls for the Caps. Your unfetted bias against the Washington organization, unbalanced PiM’s, and free goals for the opposing teams are complete and utter horseshit.

Signed a pissed off Caps fan.

Seriously last 5 games its been 22-14 PK-PP for the caps. That’s pretty damn unbalanced resulting in 4 free goals for the other teams.

But for being scored on twice, and being on the PK 40% of the period to have the scoring chances to be so relatively close is pretty telling.

Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."

Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.

by breaklance on Nov 20, 2010 8:58 PM EST reply actions  

Ovie drew the call. Let’s go boys capitalize on this.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 8:59 PM EST reply actions  

No zone time is not good

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:01 PM EST reply actions  

Sasha decided to fire from the blue line instead of letting a play develop with his linemates.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

fuckkk, PP cant finish

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:02 PM EST reply actions  

I’m tired of Ovie being out for the entire f’n PP.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:03 PM EST reply actions  

Got dammit Caps. Fucking do something. Please.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

Man…that kid can skate.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

Well paired with Chimera.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Johansson

is really improving im not gonna lie

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

It’s because F&B wasn’t an arrogant enough bastard already. ;)

"This guy is an android. He's not human....Oh my goodness."

by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I’d love to hear him be as arrogant as he wants to be if it means Mackan continues improving like this.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Per Tim Panaccio, Flyers’ beat writer:

If I were picking 3 Stars tonight … Caps’ Johansson gets one. Creates a chance every time he touches puck

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Not a great saucer pass there

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Didn’t connect but Flash and Fehr always seem to have a sense of where the other is going to be on those timing passes.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:06 PM EST reply actions  

I have just heard “Sloan” twice. Twice too many.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:07 PM EST reply actions  

pretty sure JoeB said Sloan had a good pinch…….when is Sloan pinching ever good?

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

When he’s in the middle stall in the Caps’ locker room.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

He stinks there too.

Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...

by dcsportsfan1 on Nov 20, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Meanwhile, every PP we don’t cash I have this vision of Stamkos standing abt 8 feet off the corner of the net against these same Flyers just pumping in shots.

"This guy is an android. He's not human....Oh my goodness."

by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:07 PM EST reply actions  

sadly this

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

well unfortunately Ovie doesn’t play the half wall like STamkos

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

That’s Semin’s spot on our one unit. Truthfully I’d like Semin to stay there too. A lot of our PP flows through him over there.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

True. The thing is, i dont htink the Caps would imitate a Tampa Bay lightning style PP. . .

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

…no, but the Lightning would imitate a Caps’ style PP any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

looks like they’re doing it better than we are

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Right now, sure. That’s how the Caps scored a ton of their PPGs last year, though.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

If they had a Mike Green…

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I wonder why they won’t give it a try. With Ovi’s shot copying Tampa Bay from time to time might not be a bad idea. Especially if it get’s Ovechkin going.

by Sahara1 on Nov 20, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Almost all those goals were scored in a Caps-esque way – we’ve seen that cross-ice pass to a waiting man on the side of the net so many times I can’t even count. Would be nice if the Caps remembered how to do it.

Also yet another way the Lightning this year remind me of the Caps a few years ago (with slightly less prospect depth).

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Kid won another board battle too

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

Could see that coming a mile away. Shoot.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:12 PM EST reply actions  

SIGH

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

Bleeech

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

sonofabitch

they don’t play with urgency, and this is what happens

by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

wow. he just walked green there

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

Wow.

"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."

by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 9:13 PM EST reply actions  

Refs are now trying to get us back in it.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:14 PM EST reply actions  

totally fine with this

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

that a PP coming up?

by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

what was the call?

by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Holding I think

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Carlson fans …. results in a scoring chance for Philly.

by FORTUNA on Nov 20, 2010 9:15 PM EST reply actions  

Yup. He sucks. Trade the bum, clearly he’s peaked at the age of 20.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions  

firesale!

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Green gets walked…results in a goal for Philly.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Seriously, take this crap somewhere else.

by SethB on Nov 20, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

When?

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I need a hero!

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

I need a(nother) drink.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Obviously…have to cash in here.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

why does OV play the point, again?

by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

NICKY!

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

OVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FORTUNA on Nov 20, 2010 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

Really aren’t watching the same game are ya?

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Well, looked like AO made a nice pass to Backstrom, intentional or not.

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Looked like he was trying to poke it in on the backhand and it went off Boucher’s pads over to Nicky. Whatever works right?

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

NICKY

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

Woot

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

About damn time!
Now get one more.

by SethB on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

Wooho!

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

We need another D-man to eat up time from Green so green can play on the point so Ovie doesnt have to run the PP

and goall

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

We do. BB doesn’t play him as much as Green, though.

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOd

ugly mofoing goal right there!

by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

All Swedes, all the time.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

My hero!!!!!

Now, repeat several more times this game.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

another PP???

LET’S DO IT

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions  

Another PP coming up? Wow have to be honest refs are borking both teams in succession seems like

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

Wow. Back to back PP.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

Laich, Fehr, Ovie and Backs all going to the Bakery right there.

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOOOO

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!

by SethB on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

WOOOOOTTTTT

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

CHIMMER

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

OMG the worlds coming to an end!

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY!!!

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

Don'

"This guy is an android. He's not human....Oh my goodness."

by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Don't you mean . . .

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by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Tremendous.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

GOAL ! YES PLEACE

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:19 PM EST reply actions  

z

WOOOOOOOOOOO!

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by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

Happy Dance. Happy Dance.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

Funny what happens when we start getting calls…I guess it’s a wash.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

What a fan-fucking-TASTIC fist bump down the bench by Chimmer – look at that man, trying to pump up the troops, LOVE IT.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

just like that

game changes in 30 seconds

by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

The flyers hate 2 goal leads

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

OK, time to go do more dishes. that seems to be the different element here

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by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

Johansson GWG

make it happen

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

I was just thinking this.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

even better…..and Ovechkin GWG

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah see below Game 1 3 years ago flashback

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

i would love this

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Green to Backstrom to Ovechkin. Like it’s meant to be.

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by EmilyB on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone that isn’t a Flyer GWG would be just as good.

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Evening gents, I’m just joining by radio at work, sounds like an exciting last minute or so!

by AZDWK on Nov 20, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

My heart can’t take this.

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by EmilyB on Nov 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Clearly, my additional drinking is helping the Caps in some way.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Drink more.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

My only regret is that i have but one liver to give for Caps’ hockey.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Pounce.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

Someone remind me to take my motion sickness meds before the next Caps-Flyers game, please? These matches are always amazing but they also always feature HUGE momentum shifts.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

haha, is that going in the recap?

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s final in Hershey. Baby Pens 4, Bears 3. Varly in goal.

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by EmilyB on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

trade him to the Isles!

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Sounds like he’s still a bit rusty

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Yah he hasn’t tended much goal lately.

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by EmilyB on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Laviollette knows some big words, doesn’t he?

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

his last name is rather long

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

It looks like he’s trying to get a bench minor.

by Capcrazy77 on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Mas! Mas!

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by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Kinda reminds me of Game 1 v. Flyers 3 years ago…

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:22 PM EST reply actions  

Nope.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Not anymore…

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

And just like that…

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

SIGH

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

WHHAAAAAA

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:23 PM EST reply actions  

z

Fuuuuuck

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by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

I want my happiness back.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

Great job Backstrom & Chimera!!!!!

by FORTUNA on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

Neuvy should have had that one

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by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

that was a big softie

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by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

Well, but that shot was sneaky as hell.

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by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Was a tricky move by Nodl, but still should have had it. Can’t get under/through the pads like that

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Agree.

"This guy is an android. He's not human....Oh my goodness."

by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

it was, but anything that goes flat on the ice, 5 hole, when the goalie is in the butterfly is soft in my book

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by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

And…the wheels come off.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:24 PM EST reply actions  

What a shocker.

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by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

It was a good run

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:25 PM EST reply actions  

We can come back!

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

We need a huge kill or a shortie here. Semin better be on the PK this time.

by SethB on Nov 20, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

bah, neuvy could’ve had that

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

C’mon Schultz . WTH was that?

by FORTUNA on Nov 20, 2010 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

7 penalties…that will hurt.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:27 PM EST reply actions  

That last goal was largely on Mike Green, no?

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:28 PM EST reply actions  

Losing Nodl in front…the no clear hurt but yeah.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s got to tie up that stick. I can see saying that Neuvirth should bail him out, but Green needs to play that better.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe. I don’t really know what you do with a guy making a move like that…I defer to smarter people.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t think so. Nice play by Nodl and weak on Neuvy.

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by dcsportsfan1 on Nov 20, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Find some magic boys

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

And…no

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

Let’s Go CAPS!

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

Jebus H Christ….

by SethB on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

Okay, so…not the best game for Semin tonight.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

what the fuckkkk semin

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

Semin taketh away.

by AZDWK on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

and the trade value goes ka-boom......

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

CI?

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Blorgh.

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by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

That was a dive

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

You don’t believe Semin could upend someone like Pronger that easy? ;)

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Pronger is such a douche…

by SethB on Nov 20, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Hello Sasha!

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

Stupid, stupid stupid.

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by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

No convincing look on the replay.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

13-10 Terps.

Just pushing in some good news.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

Bleed.......BLEED

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah…I just yelled that at my TV.

Hockey fans aren’t like other fans :P

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

He doesn’t bleed easily enough. Bradley would have had a double minor going.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Brads would have an iv hooked up.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Woo! Still alive

by AZDWK on Nov 20, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

Oddly enough, if they kill this, it’s hard to hate on a PK unit that killed 7 of 8 and the only chance they converted deflected in off Giroux’s pants.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

And it gets interesting again…

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

Flash and Mackan out there. Interesting.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

Lacher:

And this could be a double minor

Nah, Craig, it’ can’t. Check the clock.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

Sure it could. Wouldn’t it bleed over to OT, in theory.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice pun

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess if they score, it isn’t wiped out if it’s a double.

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by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

We could’ve scored when 4-4. It would have continued.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Where is your OT optimism?

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Could be in terms of a goal in the first two minutes (and serving the second two), no?

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by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

hypothetically…

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by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Well yeah. Like the old SNL bit says, the question is moot.

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by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Well technically if the Caps got the game tying goal, the second minor would go into OT

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by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

DAMMIT, John, why couldn’t you have bled???? :P

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

FEHRISE!

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

YYYYEAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!

by AZDWK on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

GOALLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

F16!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

by SethB on Nov 20, 2010 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

FEHRSIE

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

HE’S ALWAYS THERE WHEN NEEDED MOST!

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

YES!!!!!

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

My heart REALLY can’t take this.

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by EmilyB on Nov 20, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

I have no finger nails.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

It wouldn’t be Caps-Flyers if we didn’t get OT

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

YEAAAAAH FEHRSIE!!

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

WOOOOOOOT!!!!

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

Anyone else think CSN should have a camera trained on the bench at all times so we can see more celebrations from Chimera and Hendricks? Those two are just the greatest thing ever.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

Rewind it and watch Boyd Gordon and his delayed reaction. He wasn’t even paying attention.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I worry they are going to hurt someone… Other than Sloan that is.

Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...

by dcsportsfan1 on Nov 20, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

They’ve had years of survival training with Ovie on the team.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed — Chimera was almost more excited than the guys on the ice.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Ok refs, were all even. Put the whistles away.

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by dcsportsfan1 on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

feels like only the refs feel ahead in this one. Both teams probably have a right t complain.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

This must be so infuriating for Flyers fans.

by AZDWK on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

Hahaha. Too bad.

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by caps123 on Nov 20, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Ok screw it…Ovie for the GWG.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

I’m banking on Sasha. Remember I called erskine the other day.

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by dcsportsfan1 on Nov 20, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll take anyone. Crazy game.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions  

the way 90’s been playing, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Mackan though.

by Vinn on Nov 20, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

The roof would blow off

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

That was just bizarre

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

I think this game deserves an Overtime thread no?

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:35 PM EST reply actions  

What is it with Fehr and last minute goals to tie

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:37 PM EST reply actions  

Heh. I’m not complaining.

But my heart can’t take that much of this. :D Ovie for GWG!

by Vinn on Nov 20, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

I say throw 90 and 14 out there again.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:37 PM EST reply actions  

Just not after a stoppage haha

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

change 14 with 28 and you got yourself a deal

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

This.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Semin should’ve dangled there

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

i thought he did

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

dangled towards the net and tried to go to the goal mouth

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Fehr going for the GWG

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

This is a game when I’d love 10 minutes of 4 on 4.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

OT isn’t long enough.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Whoops, I left to get something from the old house and just came back now, fun third?

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by Ovechwin on Nov 20, 2010 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

Indeed.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Fehr is everywhere right now

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

This is fun.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

:(

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

And…no

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

bleh

If it's too loud, turn it down.

by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

you gotta be kidding me

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

Awesome! More PK practice.

by AZDWK on Nov 20, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

Another Dive

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

That was a fucking weak call.

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by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

WOW, WHAT A DIVE

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

Gotta hold the fort now.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

15-21-55

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:42 PM EST reply actions  

39-26-52

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I can’t watch………

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

Vengence!!!!

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

I’m scared.

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by caps123 on Nov 20, 2010 9:43 PM EST reply actions  

me too

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

well played

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Why is this not already an internet meme?

by AZDWK on Nov 20, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

ship rec’d

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by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Beaut.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

PK has been monstrous tonight.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:44 PM EST reply actions  

Even strength not so much

by geauxcaps on Nov 20, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I want to see 90 in the shootout.

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:44 PM EST reply actions  

if he is, he should go 1st

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

If it’s tied beyond the first 3…you feel like BB would throw him out there.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn’t be surprised to see him inthe first 3.

Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...

by dcsportsfan1 on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, who’s that guy in 52 in red who was so great on the PK?

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

Tyler Sloan?

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Who’s that guy 55 who looks like he belongs in the NHL?

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

i dunno, he is clearly as bad as sloan

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by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Not sure, but he’s not doing any crease-clearing so he must suck.

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by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

He never hits anyone

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by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

His parents should have taught him that before they sent him off to school.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Green was amazing on that PK. A-MAZING. Great work on Carter down low, took away both the shot and the pass – really impressive stuff right there.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I want to see the Flyers trip themselves in the SO

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

Baby Swede gets the free food. Couldn’t be any other way.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:46 PM EST reply actions  

is that his new nick? might want to trademark that before its too late :P

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Becca called him that earlier.

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by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s got quite a few already

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s going to be hard to continue to dog the kid saying he shouldn’t be up here. Still, want to see it consistently. Steady improvement is good.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Let’s steal a point in the gimmick

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:46 PM EST reply actions  

Backstrom, MarJo, and Holtby!

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by Ovechwin on Nov 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

Flyers wouldn’t be able to handle so much Mean.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh hell yes.

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by EmilyB on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Let’s go Nick.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

The usual shootout line up. Can’t disagree

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

Its the Care Bears

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by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

Fuck ’em up NICK!

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by Ovechwin on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

YEA………

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

crap

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:48 PM EST reply actions  

I think MJ90 should’ve been given a chance.

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by capsfan4life on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

If it’s tied after 3…

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice Neuvy

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

Go Neuvy!!!

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by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

NEUVY!

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by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

NEUVY

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

wooooo Neuvy to suck it to the Flyers :D

by Vinn on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

wow. stick. i’m definitely too tired.

by Vinn on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

MICHAL!

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:49 PM EST reply actions  

damn Ovie

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

Wow that was a pretty nice save

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by capsfan4life on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

Shit.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

dammit

I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.

by capsfan4life on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

Fuck

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by Ovechwin on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

Sasha?

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

I hate that little shit.

"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."

by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

Damn. Sasha for the save!

by Vinn on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

Fucking Midget

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

Well damnit.

Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.

by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

dammit

I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.

by capsfan4life on Nov 20, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

:(

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by Ovechwin on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

damned post again!

by SethB on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Balls.

"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."

by The Ghost of Bebop on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Damn, great save there again.

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

I take that back, that one got iron.

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Damn stupid little post.

by Vinn on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Freakin’ Briere. Why does the universe reward him over and over again.

by AZDWK on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Fucking magical spearing midget.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Double post kills us

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

:(

man that shot of Semin’s was sooooo close.

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by Sam DC on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

2 posts wow.

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

thats 5 posts

If it's too loud, turn it down.

by renstar on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

You guys know I’m as much of a homer as anyone, but the Caps deserved what they got.

They need to pick it up soon.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

I’m ok with this one, the Flyers are a hell of a team, and were the more rested team tonight.

Aim for the head baby Jesus

by Doncosmic on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t know, I thought that was a pretty even game.

by Capcrazy77 on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe I’ve got a hangover from last night?

I’d like to see more flow and more consistency.

Long season, however, and we’re in good shape.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

If you take 10 minors, bad reffing or not, in 65 minutes, you deserve to lose.

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

But what if u kill 9 of the penalties?

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

And what if the refs are crap?

(I know, I know, they’re always crap)

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Well. That’s aside the point. the fact is that the PK unit killed off 9 penalties and the team fought back to tie the game and go to OT. definitely worthy of the 1 Bettman point

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Still no. A freaking third of the game (almost) on the PK is ridiculous.

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t agree with that. Last night they deserved to lose. This game was played fairly evenly except for the penalties.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

except for the penalties.

No matter how good your PK is, you deserve to lose taking that many.

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

The Flyers took 7 penalties as well. They shouldn’t have taken those penalties late in the third with a two goal lead.

by Capcrazy77 on Nov 20, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, that was freaky ;) Great minds!

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Generally, sure – but Philly took 7, including a couple late that let the Caps tie the game a few times. Not exactly a “winning” effort by your standard, either.

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Not a relevant factor to me. The Flyers probably deserved to lose as well. But I can’t say the Capitals deserved to win as a result—can’t play down.

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I think that is relative to the way the rest of the team is playing (fair and fairly even with the other team), to the performance of the penalty kill unit (good), to the quality of the calls (questionable), and to the team being played (not choirboys and not playing cleaner than the Caps). For me that adds up to them deserving at least one point tonight.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I think they deserved yesterday, not so much today.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

But seriously, 9 PP’s for the guests?? Really?? I find that incredibly hard to believe.

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by capsfan4life on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Quick poll: did the Caps deserve even one point?

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by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

um. yeah

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

that’s a negative

Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010

by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I love the two instant, conflicting reactions

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by Gould Old Days on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

hah, TheGreat8 said that Semin’s trade value went down because he comitted a penalty.

sounds like CI logic to me

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

yea you know……it was only his 3rd minor….no bigge

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by TheGreat8 on Nov 20, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes, because 3 minor penalties offsets his incredible goal pace right now.

he’s only had 7 minor penalties all year too =P

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by kingzman264 on Nov 20, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

2 ppg in 30 seconds means yes

by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll buy deserving a point. Giving up 9 PP chances you don’t usually deserve 2.

Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.

by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes. I’ll give them one. As I wrote, I think they got what they deserved.

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by STLSpidey on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Pretty much, yeah. If the third had continued like the second, that would not be the case.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Nope.

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by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

yes.

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by oldemystix on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

No.

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

maybe

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by twistedlogic on Nov 20, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

3 stars

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by j762 on Nov 20, 2010 9:51 PM EST reply actions  

Get a point…definitely had too many breakdowns tonight.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST reply actions  

Good game, Cappies. A full 65 minutes tonight.

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by EmilyB on Nov 20, 2010 9:52 PM EST reply actions  

Weak ass SO attempt for Ovie. Backstrom tried it once, Ovie went back to the same spot.

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by twistedlogic on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST reply actions  

So positives? PK came up big a lot…Mackan another good game.

Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.

by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:53 PM EST reply actions  

That huge PK in OT never would have happened last year. That squad has come a longgggggg way from last year and I’m lovin’ it.

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by twistedlogic on Nov 20, 2010 9:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Given the ill-timed (and for the Fehr call, highly questionable) penalties? I’ll take the point.

by PureAgression on Nov 20, 2010 9:54 PM EST reply actions  

Be back for the recap.

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by Davethecapsfan on Nov 20, 2010 9:55 PM EST reply actions  

Is that the first loss with Gordo in the lineup?

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by twistedlogic on Nov 20, 2010 9:56 PM EST reply actions  

It is, indeed.

I should point out that I currently have an unbeaten streak at Verizon – I’ve been to a bunch of games but the two games I’ve missed, we’ve lost. Just sayin’ ;)

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

I currently have a 5 out of 6 wings win streak, so there.

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by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2010 9:59 PM EST up reply actions  

So what you’re saying is that the loss is your fault?? ;-)

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by twistedlogic on Nov 20, 2010 9:59 PM EST up reply actions  

…yup. I was supposed to go tonight, too, but I have to go into the office early tomorrow. Between cramming my weekend errands into one day and having to get up early tomorrow I figured I’d beg off.

Bad decision. I’ll know better next time. ;)

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

3 Stars

1. PHI R 15 A.NODL
2. WSH C 90 M.JOHANSSON
3. PHI D 20 C.PRONGER

"DON'T SAY THAT! Please! That is the worst, most stupid thing anyone could say! Cause it quite clearly isn't "only a game." I mean if it was do you honestly think I'd care this much?"

by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2010 9:56 PM EST reply actions  

Yikes. Nodl, really?

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by red army line on Nov 20, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Andrew Gordon will be excited!

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by Ovechwin on Nov 20, 2010 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Ouch. The CSN montage of Ovi Fail was hard to watch.

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by alex_k on Nov 20, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

Even Al Koken sounds depressed.

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by miseenjeu on Nov 20, 2010 10:03 PM EST up reply actions  

In post game interview, Karl Alzner’s mustache is — something.

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by miseenjeu on Nov 20, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

Post-game presser notes:

“Two very proud teams” coming back after their last games.
“When you take 4 penalties in the second period” with a team with a good PP you get “bit in the butt.”
Semin “didn’t have a very good game.”
Mentioned odd man breaks and if you don’t take advantage of them, you keep the other team into it.
Carlson was “playing to win,” playing hard and “really wanted to win the game.”
Thought MJ90’s game was his best to date.
Thought Fehr, Flash and Chimera stepped up well in lieu of Knuble’s time.
Lots of “lazy” penalties (read offensive zone), but a bunch of “iffy” ones.

"DON'T SAY THAT! Please! That is the worst, most stupid thing anyone could say! Cause it quite clearly isn't "only a game." I mean if it was do you honestly think I'd care this much?"

by Bald Pollack on Nov 20, 2010 10:12 PM EST reply actions  

Hard to disagree with any of that, really. Thanks for the CliffsNotes version, BP :)

And on that note…early day tomorrow, I bid you all good night. Enjoy DMG’s recap!

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by Becca H on Nov 20, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions  

:: checks watch ::

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by EmilyB on Nov 20, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone know of a stream of the 24/7 thingee? Stupid change in service.

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by Ovechwin on Nov 20, 2010 10:39 PM EST reply actions  

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