Recap: Caps 6, Rangers 5
by Becca H on Feb 4, 2010 10:41 PM EST
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[AP Recap - GameCenter - Game Summary - Event Summary]
Never a doubt that the streak would continue...right?
There have been games during this stretch that the Capitals have dominated by overpowering with offense and stifling with defense. There have been games where the goaltender stole a win, or the captain willed a win. Tonight involved a little of everything, both good and bad, and included a lesson we all know by now - stay out of the damn box.
Ten more notes on the game:
- It may not have been the prettiest game overall, but there was some pretty to be found - and of course it came from #8. Alex Ovechkin's goal capping off a second period that could only be described as frantic was a thing of beauty. Left-handed, one hand on the stick, defender draped all over him and one of the best in the League between the pipes, Ovechkin practically floated the puck over Henrik Lundqvist to pick up his 500th career point. That'll do, Ovie. That'll do.
- Not to be outdone, Nicklas Backstrom tied his career high with a five-point night. His offensive explosion included a slapper from the slot that was positively Ovechkin-esque, right down to being the game-winner.
- And of course, no night would be complete these days without a Mike Knuble tally. This time, while it did involve going to the net, it was less of a dirty goal and more a symptom of playing alongside two of the best in the NHL. Knuble's goal finished off an absolutely ridiculous passing play that made just about everyone in blue look downright helpless.
- Tom Poti was the subject of discussion earlier today, and he was once again active - for better and for worse. In almost 27 minutes of ice time he fired three shots on net, had three blocked shots and the all-important game-tying goal. He also failed to take away the backdoor play on more than one occasion while killing penalties, leaving Theodore helpless.
- Of all the games on the docket these last two weeks, raise your hand if you thought the Rangers would be the only team to almost hang with the Caps offensively. Of course, they've now scored their allotment for the month, but still...
- So was it a rough night for special teams...or a great one? For those of you keeping track at home, that was a grand total of fifteen penalties taken between the Caps and Rangers (um, ouch) resulting in seven power play goals combined (um, double ouch). There were some pretty dumb infractions in there, too. Yeah, let's go ahead and go with rough night.
- How about our big goal-scorer, Boyd Gordon? He picked up his second goal in two games after holding the longest goal-scoring drought on the roster (which admittedly was only about ten games). The nice thing was that his father was able to see them both. That's it, someone get Mr. Gordon a season ticket.
- It would be easy to look at the score and assume that neither goalie played well. It's actually not true despite the 11 goals scored - Jose Theodore faced an onslaught in the first , turning away 16 of the 18 shots he faced in just the opening frame and keeping the game remarkably close again while his team caught up. And Lundqvist was Lundqvist, making a number of big saves the way he seems to do so well.
- Every team has those killers, guys who seem to feast on them whenever they meet. The trade for Olli Jokinen may not have been an impressive move by many standards, it did bring a well-known Cap-killer to the Rangers. Over the course of their careers, he and fellow Cap-killer Vinny Prospal have combined for 67 points in 106 games against Washington. They added to their totals tonight, with Jokinen picking up a goal and an assist while Prospal went two and two.
- Did Sean Avery play tonight? Oh, right - that was him being pushed on his ass by Brooks Laich. My mistake.
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Avery rly ghosted out of this game. . .thankfully
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
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"Right now, I can't wait for the playoffs." -- Mike Green 1/18/2010
by VaMedic on Feb 4, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
all is finally right with the world.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Indeed it is.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I had a dream about Ovi and Backstrom last night. Nothing sexy for me, but somehow I still felt awe, even in my dream.
I have a C on my heart.
Backstrom’s such a slacker – 10 assists off the lead! Jeez, does OV have to do everything around here??
I love Ovi, but there are a bunch of guys having great seasons: Henrik Sedin, Crosby, Duncan Keith, Marleau. Include some goalies and you’d have Miller, Nabokov, Vokoun. I’d still vote for Ovi but that’s b/c I’m a homer.
If he ends up leading the league in goals, points, and +/-, the voters won’t possibly be able to justify giving it to someone else.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
Did Sean Avery play tonight? Oh, right – that was him being pushed on his ass by Brooks Laich. My mistake.
Possibly my favorite Becca one-liner ever.
"My face is my mask."
was just about to say the same thing. fantastic.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I’ll third that. Must rec the recap.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Agreed. Was loving the recap, and what a way to close the ten notes. Out-freaking-standing.
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, awesome. Only time I noticed him as well. The tool wearing the Avery jersey in front of me at the Garden was more involved in the game.
by Stephen Pepper on Feb 4, 2010 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
The tool wearing the Avery jersey
Ugh, really? And people say Caps fans waste money on stupid jerseys.
...the tool wearing the Avery jersey
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
by macvechkin on Feb 5, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
“Is that bacon drippings on your chest?”
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Torts mentioned "phantom calls" in his presser
granted, also referred to his team’s “lack of discipline.” But I kinda had a feeling that there would be some complaints about the refs.
Have we turned MSG into our new home or what?
they let the rangers get away with a tripping, slashing and few holding calls in the first…what goes around
I was screaming about that slewfoot.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Who was the culprit/victim?
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 4, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
I think Brooksie was the one who got hauled down. I can’t recall who did it.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Just got back to the hotel from MSG. WOW!!! What a game! Almost got killed.
Пойдем шапки!
Дайте волю ярости!
- Криса
Backstrom-’s assist on Knuble’s goal wa- is ridiculous.
(proposed revision) On the GWG, 19 carries the puck 2/3 of the ice, including a slick move past an emergent 1 on 2. His pass to Poti would be noteworthy, except it came from Backstrom. He behind the net and up top to pre-empt 8 and blast home his 5th point of the night.
Some say he was showing off for his Dad. I think he’s just Mean.
Don’t let his agent hear that. The sooner we get him locked up long-term the better.
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
From McKenzie
NHL checking out another laser pointer episode. This time, aimed at Jose Theodore, in the final minute of Rangers-Caps. Brutal.
Damn! Looks like my women is on time.
I didn’t realize that post in the third period thread was for real. I thought the person was kidding. Wow. Getting into games is going to involve pat-downs if this keeps up.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
This won't end...
…until the NHL directs the referees to call a bench minor on the home team. Of course, then visiting fans will be bringing them in.
Let's go Caps!
also, didn't Knuble get a stick on Poti's "goal"? and more questions
One angle on MSG seemed like Knuble definitely got a tip.
as for Olli.. he sort of negated his points with his penalties.
Is it safe to say that the PK needs some extra practice?
Did anybody else think that Brads was definitely score on his breakaway, the way he owns Hank?
Callahan’s not-called boarding on Ovie…shame. Thankfully they caught Dubie’s on B-Mo.
And on Theo… two of the goals were the result of absolutely lucky bounces… there’s that.
Callahan’s not-called boarding on Ovie
But if it had been the reverse, Ray Ferraro would be calling for a five game suspension.
I’m still wondering why Poti is being credited with the goal, the feed behind the net made it seem clearly deflected by a Caps player, the only one possible being Knuble. Perhaps it hit a defenseman. . .but a goals a goal
I was watching the Brads breakaway going “Bradley vs World Renowned Goalie, he’s so gonna bury it!”
PK wasn’t good by any stretch but a few of those tallies were very lucky bounces. I think 2 of them only came because the shot was blocked way out front and rolled right to a Rags player like he found a lotto ticket or something.
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
Did anybody else think that Brads was definitely score on his breakaway, the way he owns Hank?
You know what’s funny? After that play I noticed Ovie had been trailing and I remember thinking that Lundqvist probably just wet his pants with that guy barreling in on him – meaning Bradley. I totally expected that to go in and was one of the few times I didn’t scream at someone on the 3rd/4th line to give it to Ovie when they happened to share the ice with him.
So, yeah. Um. That happened.
What a weird one. Am I the only one that thought the officiating was equally shitty on both sides?
ESPN love for the Caps
Barry Melrose….“RIght now, there is no scarier team in the NHL than Washington.”
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 10:50 PM EST reply actions
the Mullet <3 Washington. I think he wants to be Grand Marshall of a certain event in a few months.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Too bad the rest of the NHL is laughing at us for sitting on our perch and thinking our collapse will be sweet this year. Also, we’ve only known we had a team for a year or two.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
and all us fans all have the exact same #8 jersey.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I wear a #4 jersey for a reason, truth be told.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
More, when I came down to picking my player, I wanted Pothier, Bradley, Erskine, or Helmer. I thought at the time Erskine would stay longest with the squad.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
My first caps jersey was an Ovie sweater. A few weeks after i joined JR, i went out and got me a Steckel jersey. Someone needs to rep our FO machine!
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
Yeah. Someone should definitely give the Caps’ 4th line center some props. Hmmmm….
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 4, 2010 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
Bam, eat your heart out SteckItOut. Led by me!
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 4, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m on that train too, there’s plenty of us.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Feb 5, 2010 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
I used a similar logic, and got a Clark as my first. (HowThatWorkForYa?)
I have Green now.
"Right now, I can't wait for the playoffs." -- Mike Green 1/18/2010
I made sure Green was my first jersey purchase (or should I say asked for as a bday present) I told my parents to wait until he signed the big contract a couple summers ago. I didn’t want to get it and have him leave. I also ended up getting it signed before I ever got to wear it to a game.
I have a ridiculous amount of jerseys now. One of which is Ovi, but I rarely wear it.
I have a 22 jersey on the birthday list
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
Nice! I got a Backstrom for my birthday last year.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I’d love a 23. And I don’t mean Jurcina.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 5, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
Oh wow!
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Not him, or Michael Jordan either
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 5, 2010 1:30 AM EST up reply actions
But mine doesn’t have a letter on the chest. I’m an OG.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 5, 2010 1:23 AM EST up reply actions
there you are! done huffing paint with Scotty? I was very worried about you two after another night of PotiLove®
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Was this before the Kovalchuk trade? Because New Jersey are frightening.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Now everyone can go pick the Devils for the Stanley Cup and underrate our team.
Fine, we’re better when we’re underrated anyhow.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Maybe (though frankly, as we’ve discussed before, we really don’t have any instances of these Caps BEING underrated to draw upon), but the Devils are also presumably better when they have Kovalchuk.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
Don't look now...
but Nick Backstrom is two points behind Sidney Crosby.
Also, according to Mirtle’s calculations, 84 points in the Eastern Conference gets us a playoff spot. Not like we really had to worry about that at this point.
GUTEN TAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
I thought it was 87 points?
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I remember him tweeting something recently about it being 84 at this point. But I’m having trouble finding it.
GUTEN TAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
oh, possible. I don’t follow tweets as closely as I should. His playoff push list from monday had the East at 87, and it’s entirely possible that it’s been lowered since then.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
But Nickey only gets those points because he’s on a line with Ovie. Now if only he had an NHL body….
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
In the absence of Germans, HTML can give you a hand.
¨a; = ¨a;
¨o;=¨o;
and so forth.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
copy and paste from Ice Warrior is my favorite way to insert umlauts.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 5, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Or buy a German keyboard…or learn ascii.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
are we all ok with the Devils getting Kovy?
i, for one, am a little nervous, esp. since they gave up so little
They gave up so little because he’s only going to be on their team for the next 30 some game plus a playoff series. Or maybe two.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
3 young players whom are pretty decent and a first round pick is pretty pricey for a rental imo
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
getting rid of Cormier seems like a win at this point
by DonnieKnutts on Feb 4, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
A good PR win at least. Gotta think Lou is happy to be rid of that headache.
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t think so. Lou waited an awfully long time to criticize Cormier. He wanted him with the big squad, but IMO he was the critical piece from ATL’s perspective.
Is Cormier that big of a prospect? Have to admit I don’t know the answer there…but Lou took a lot of heat for his initial response on the Cormier/Tam hit.
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t call a Top 4 D, two solid forward prospects and a pick little.
Damn! Looks like my women is on time.
by Bald Pollack on Feb 4, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I was thinking that the Devils paid pretty highly. Bergfors is in the running for the Calder last I checked, and Oduya’s a solid blueliner. Patrice Cormier was probably a throw-in to get rid of him but is still a bluechip prospect (IMO). That and a 1st is pretty pricey for a rental.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
The 1st is a big deal until you look at Atlanta’s drafting record. It’s bad.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Parise, Zajac and Bergfors in consecutive drafts — the real cost of that 1st is the opportunity cost for the Devils, who draft well….
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 5, 2010 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
Tedenby and Josefson are the last two as well.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 5, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, now we play a toothless Trashers team tomorrow
Personally I think the Devil’s heavily defensive style of play will throttle Kovy horrifically. He’ll put up points but not like he can
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
Will the Caps get up for the game tomorrow when they’re playing a Kovy less Thrasher team?
Rocking the Red since 1975
I fear David Johnny Oduya, Kenyan hockey player extraordinaire
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 5, 2010 12:31 AM EST up reply actions
I’m surprised no one has started a separate thread on it.
by Gin and Tonic on Feb 4, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
i was really surprised too. my devils fan friend was at the game (rooting for the caps), and i texted him when i heard – crazy stuff. still can’t believe it, i’m more than a little scared.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Well it only matters if we meet them in the playoffs. That’s also assuming we don’t make any defensive upgrades.
by Gin and Tonic on Feb 4, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
i'm assuming we will
i was hoping LA was gonna get him.
by DonnieKnutts on Feb 4, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
me as well. I liked him better out west.
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, i said pretty much the same thing, about the playoffs. missed them by a hair last year, would be happy to miss them again!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Kovy to Devils FanShot. Please discuss there.
IS KEPTIN NOW
by EmilyB on Feb 4, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
you were a couple minutes faster then I was
by Gin and Tonic on Feb 4, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
This does make me nervous. I’m hoping he will have trouble fitting in, but the Devils with more offense is not a good thing.
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
here’s to hoping that Marty run’s out of gas post olympics and into the playoffs…..i know a very big hope, but who saw Carolina beating them last year?
Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL
No one did. Hence, I have hope the Devils might get beat in the playoffs. (There’s the theory that Brodeur runs out of gas when it’s playoff time since he gets so much work. I hope the Caps make it past Round 1 and Round 2 to make my next statement moot but if it came down to a battle between the Devils and the Penguins, I would root for the Devils.
(But, let’s say, if the Caps win first seed, and let’s say Buffalo and NJ both win their divisions and the Pens are 4th. Suppose the Caps, NJ, and the Pens all win their rounds and Buffalo gets upset somehow. Then that sets up a Round 2 matchup between the Pens and Devils. And I will root for the Devils.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
The Devils haven’t won shit since their All-Star D corps left.
And oddly enough Brodeur also hasn’t looked great in the playioffs.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 4, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
And oddly enough Brodeur also hasn’t looked great lately
Fixed. He’s bouncing between shutouts and mediocre performances. Shutouts are nice, but that consistency…man, they should really trade him and get a decent backup for Danis. Never know which Brodeur will show up in the postseason.
I don’t care much about the regular season (as is the same with so many others). Was Claude Lemieux awesome in the regular season? No, but I’ll be damned if I wouldn’t have taken him on the Caps for the playoffs.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 5, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Then bring him back from Japan with you.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 5, 2010 1:26 AM EST up reply actions
Until further notice, NJD are the Cup favorites. And that’s a disaster.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
That may or may not be the conventional wisdom, but that’s why they play the games.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Oh, for sure. That’s why I said “[u]ntil further notice”. Is it conceivable Kovalchuk will falter under the Devils’ system? Absolutely. Do I think he will (dramatically, at least)? Not really.
I’m not saying we should start engraving the thing, but unless they give us reason to think otherwise, the Devils are heavy favorites for the Stanley Cup.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
That’s showing incredible optimism.
Seriously, the Devils had our number before Kovalchuk, and they play a style suited for the playoffs.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
.
"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 Feb 4, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Well, at least you gave a subject line.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
That was way bigger than I thought it would be.
I’m just yanking your chain, but I don’t think there’s cause to be that worried just yet. It’s not as though Kovalchuk really fits NJ’s system, and that team is all about the system.
"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 Feb 4, 2010 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
I meant us, but the rest of the league (save NJ) as well I suppose.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t really see how that’s the case. Brodeur has flamed out in the playoffs in recent years.
"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 Feb 4, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe so, but if the favorites last night were Washington, Chicago, and San Jose, you could fill all their goaltenders situations with holes as well.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Until further notice, NJD are the Cup favorites. And that’s a disaster.
Just plain wrong.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
Because that’s an opinion statement. There isn’t one favorite.
/semantics.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
But if it’s an opinion, it can’t be wrong!
/sort of joking, but if we’re getting into semantics…
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. Both of you lose.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
GhostWriter40 says you all lose! gO PenGUinNs
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I saw that little cameo appearance in the third. I trust you all got out the pitchforks, showed some truculence and team toughness, unleashed your inner Bradley and rid the Rink of the troll…yes?
That guy? Oh man, what’d I miss?
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 5, 2010 1:29 AM EST up reply actions
towards the end of the 3rd period thread. He awed us with his incredible intelligence and excellent taunting skills.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
i’m glad he’s venturing over here, where he’ll have to answer for his insanity. (better than a certain BSH commenter.)
btw, ghostwalker40 also has quite the youtube account.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 5, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
oh and he has a twitter account too, since i’m now his unpaid advertising. the twitter account doesn’t have the quality of unintentional humor that can be found in his comments on pensburgh, unfortunately.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 5, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Whatever. I’ve run into him at Pensburgh before. He’s nowhere near as fun as Huck. He straight up told me “you are a Caps fan so your opinions don’t matter here so leave.” I hate that shit. But, Frank did call him out and stick up for me. Always props to Frank and Hooks.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 5, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
you’re right about this, sadly. whereas mario makes incredibly obtuse arguments and inserts hilariously juvenile ad hominems, he rather enjoys the back-and-forth. GW40 seems to be more of an out-and-out troll who wouldn’t survive long enough for us to have fun at his expense.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 5, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
and in ref to GW40’s comment on the thread (because i wasn’t around last night)….waddell himself called kovalchuk “kovy” in one of his statements to the press yesterday.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 5, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Because unti further notice, we are the Cup favorites, at least out of the East. Kovy does not make the Devils a juggernaut. I still fear Pittsburgh more.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
You’re right, Kovy doesn’t make the Devils a juggernaut; they already were.
In a sense, yesterday, I’d agree that Pittsburgh were more worthy of fear just because of the demons that are clearly on their side in their torment of us.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
we don't see NJD again this season
i wish we had a game in March or April
by DonnieKnutts on Feb 4, 2010 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t wish the Caps played them at some point in the remainder of the season. Not because I think they are now an unstoppable team, but because they are fucking boring.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 4, 2010 11:51 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Now they’ll be a boring team with Kovalchuk. Wonder if he’s calling Gaborik for any pointers on living in Hell?
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
The Devils are now the Rangers + Parise + Discipline.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 4, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a scary thing to consider. The Devils being a more disciplined version of the Rangers, with Parise.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Not really. They have a stud goalie, a stud winger (in New Jersey’s case 2 wingers). That’s not very scary. Discipline can only get you so far when the talent isn’t there.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 5, 2010 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
And Martin Brodeur has run out of gas in the last two playoffs. And this year he’ll be even more tired since he’s got the Olympics in there too.
Rocking the Red since 1975
This Trade...
…was bad for the Caps now and in the future. Now because adding Kovy to the Devils gives them a legit threat for scoring beyond the ZZPops line. And adding him to the Power Play with those guys is kinda scary.
Now the Thrash lost Kovy and will be a bit lost at sea for this year, but Cormier, despite being a psychotic [Lemieux] actually is a talented player and knows how to play the game. And of course he is still going to be psychotic if/when he makes it to the NHL.
One thing it also does is that the Devils will likely finish first in their division, meaning that the Pens will be the #4 seed, and if round 1 goes as expected, round 2 will be Caps-Pens (I expect the Caps to be the top seed in the East. ) Yes, the Caps are better, but still, there’s too much history…
Let's go Caps!
Jokinen may have scored but, luckily for the Caps, he could not stay out of the box. Three minor penalties and he was in the box for two of the Caps goals. (We’d be calling for heads to roll, if someone on the Caps did that.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
Backstrom is 5th in the league in points,
Semin however broke his 10 game point streak tonight. Didn’t notice him a whole lot tonight except for his penalty. Can’t say the same for his line mates, Flash had 2a’s Laich didn’t get anything but was around the crease and messing with Avery enough to be noticed
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
He drew a penalty when one of the Rangers slashed him in the arm. Caps scored on the ensuing power play.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Semin had some gilt-edged chances
that he didn’t bury… also some classic Semin penalties and that early brain-freeze slapshot icing that elicited a classic “What the EFF was that?” from BB on the bench.
by DonnieKnutts on Feb 4, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
You watching the re-broadcast that just started too? :)
Rags announcers were incredulous about it.
Gotsta go see some live musiking, I mean, get some medicinal alcohol to sooth my tattered nerves.
I’ll try to get back in time to review the 3rd period Green Light Incident again to see if it was a laser or a filtered stadium light
Semin drew two penalties, so was +1 for penalties on the game.
His passing has been absolutely sick, Nicky-esque in the past half dozen games. If he were back up on the first line, he would have had an assist or two tonight — he hit brooksie and flash once each all alone in front of the net and neither managed to do anything with them. Not his best game but not terrible, and remember this guys playing on the 2nd line w/o a natural or experienced center.
Dont know if anyone cares but
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIB9xT3Mu1o
link for laser pointer in final minute
Back on the possibility of Holtby getting a start tomorrow (I’m reading Tarik’s game story and notes) — maybe it’s a good idea. The team needs a jolt, and we know they’ll be on their best behavior in front of a newbie goalie.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Amen to that. Let the kid get his feet wet against a depleted ATL team and save Theo for Super Bowl Sunday.
by Hangsleben's Heroes on Feb 4, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
What’s the worst that could happen? We lose and lose any momentum we had going into the momentum multiplying Olympic Break?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Yea, it wouldn’t be the end of the world. The Kovy-less Thrash don’t entirely scare me, let Holt get the start.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I’m thinking Holt 45 is a decent goalie. Maybe getty images will even get his number right.
IS KEPTIN NOW
The goalie who has no problem defending his own crease, even at the price of getting a penalty. Like Olie Kolzig.
Rocking the Red since 1975
The goalie who has no problem defending his own crease, even at the price of getting apenaltyfelony. Like Olie Kolzig.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Olie carried guns in the locker room?
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Duh. All the time. But only because Steve Eminger threatened to blow up his knee in response to Olie threatening to blow up his house. And then Eminger never played again and just rode the press box.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Plus a jolly hometown crowd and the friendly confines, etc.
Caps O will have his back, and a well-rested GreenLife52.
IS KEPTIN NOW
In a sense, I’m inclined to say that Holtby should start. However, only the Caps coaching staff has seen them face all the shots that they’ve faced in practice, where they are mentally, etc. If BB throws JT out there tomorrow night, I’m trusting that it was the right decision.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Right there with you. For a couple of reasons:
- Streaks are good, but I get the impression that the team doesn’t really care about it too much at this point. Give ’em something to care about.
- We need a fresh Theo for Sunday assuming it happens. (I really hope the team can make it to the rink Sat for practice – they look like they need it.)
- I wanna see what Holtby’s got dammit.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Don’t the Caps win every game when Ovi scores 2 goals? I was thinking about that when he scored his second tonight but I must admit I had my doubts.
Lobbies: Green, Carlson, Orlov
for whoever watched the MSG feed
the guys were really really complimentary about the Caps all night. Sam and Joe are just in total awe of Ovie. It’s kind of funny and must be somewhat annoying for Rags fans.
Also, if I were a Rangers fan, I most certainly would be more annoyed if they DIDN’T give Ovechkin his due than if they did.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
of away announcing teams
I don’t mind Sam and Joe. They know their stuff, they’re fairly objective, and I guess there’s just something about the Garden and an Original Six franchise that gives their presentation more gravity.
by DonnieKnutts on Feb 4, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
I was initially concerned when the first graphic for Theo identified him as #30 Cam Ward, but I wasn’t annoyed by the guys from MSG. One thing I did really appreciate were some of the replays on the feed. They provided several different views without detracting from the coverage of ongoing play. A couple times I thought they missed something behind the play, there was a replay immediately after.
Sam Rosen...
…is a lot of things, but he’s not a true homer. Joe B. is objective for the most part, but he is more of a homer than Sam Rosen.
Locker… well, he’s a homer in the same class as Rick Jeanrette of Buffalo (although Jeanrette is funny in a different way…)
Let's go Caps!
is NHLN just a complete epic fail for anyone else tonight?
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I’m finding it hilarious yet disturbing.
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
it’s failures like this that make me realize there is absolutely not way the NHL could engage in a league-wide conspiracy. They’re too eff’ing inept.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Lurking Fail
I actually e-mailed this in because I didn’t know if my commenting privileges would be active in time for the game.
Here’s a bigger one.
by Gene Parmesan on Feb 4, 2010 11:50 PM EST reply actions 24 recs
Hahahahaha. And a rec for you. (plus the handle deserves another rec).
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
If this is your first post, be proud, as your first post will likely turn green.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Already 7 recs!!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
More Rink Rats need to live in Woodbridge. I wanted to go drinking tonight. /Snarl. This OT post is for F&B.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Bummer. I’m going to go to Harris Teeter to pick up some last minute junk, that’s the extent of my excitement for tonight.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
damn grocery store locked their doors an HOUR early here! I was soooo pissed. I’m not going to survive a weekend without my Cheerios.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Harris Teeter is 24/7!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
damn, really? Wish I had known, there’s one close-ish. But I’m not going back out tonight.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Yep, it shouldn’t start snowing until 10ish so you have time.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
gonna hit giant on my way to work, I think. I just need stuff like cereal and potato chips and cookies. Nothing perishable because this stuff is gonna have to sit in my cubicle until they decide to send us home.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I went to HT and realized there isn’t anything I really need, so I bought muffins and blackberries.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
good choices!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
A relatively obscure Arrested Development reference is always deserving of a rec.
"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 Feb 4, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Very nice picture. We should ID the guys in there. On the left side, top to bottom, we have Laich, ? Unknown, Semin. On the right, we have Ted, Erskine, Fehr, and a coach. Bruce is on bottom, 2nd to the left. Ovi is 4th from left. Can not identify the rest.
Top has Ovi, Semin, Laich, and Oisk in Arny uniforms.
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You can’t identify Boyd Gordon, Mike Knuble, Gary Bettman, or Pierre McGuire, all of whose names are on the poster?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 4, 2010 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
Is it my imagination or did the picture in the link suddenly get bigger? Now I can read the names. I couldn’t before.
I know that picture grew in that link since I first looked on it
Rocking the Red since 1975
That may be the best 1st day post I’ve ever seen. Welcome aboard!
You know what to do, feed the Rats & Rabbits and shoot the Penguins!
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Bradley is traveling incognito, eh? Missing from the picture so that he can’t be identified by the authorities?
Looks like BB has his “I’m a serious dramatic actor” role looking for that Oscar he missed for Slap Shot
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
he was robbed!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Mother of Gawd
Looks like I missed a wild one.
I do like the looks of the new stats leaderboard.
"You want to start being part of the Rink? Fine, but more’s expected of you than John/Jane Cap Fan. Carry the cause of informed discussion to the unwashed masses and don’t crap in the yards of other SBN sites if you decide to go over there. They’re passionate about their teams too, no need to troll elsewhere and/or be a sore winner." --BP
current Eastern Conference Playoff Matchups
Washington (84) vs. Tampa Bay (59)
New Jersey (72) vs. Philadelphia (59)
Buffalo (71) vs. Montreal (60)
Pittsburgh (71) vs. Ottawa (70)
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
i'd love that
of the SE teams TB scares me the most BUT i’d take it over any of those other teams.
by DonnieKnutts on Feb 5, 2010 12:57 AM EST up reply actions
No way we are losing to a SE team in the playoffs. We might putz around on occasion during the regular season, but we will own them if it matters.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
so, #1 seems pretty secure. 12 point lead, and a very favorable post-Olympic schedule.
#2-5 appear to be in flux. Any of those 4 teams could finish in any of those positions.
#6-8 are being fought out by eight clubs. 6 points separate 6 to 13.
there will be some really interesting fights, not only for those last playoff spots, but for positioning as well.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Is anyone else a little concerned about a light schedule into the stretch like last year could have us going slow into the playoffs again?
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
an early gift from Nate Ewell and Lindsay Applebaum: Friday’s Washington Post A1
(JP, please excuse my French)
How fucking awesome is that?!?!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
by RedBirdie on Feb 5, 2010 1:34 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Very fucking awesome!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
make sure you support your dying print media and pick up a copy in the morning! it’ll be one of those you regret not saving.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
And actually I like the photo they used on the sports section better than the A1 pic, but I will settle for having any sort of hockey stuff on the front page. Always good.
hmmmmmmmmmmm, can’t recall. Steinberg had a front page article last season about the jump in attendance. Maybe they had a front page picture when the won round 1? Otherwise, probably when they won the SE in 2008.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Different Front Page Picture
Our issue of this morning’s Post has Nicky and Ovi performing their celebratory jump!
Good game I guess
If I wasn’t so pissed off about the Rangers, specifically our idiot of a coach, letting you guys off the hook I would say it was one helluva hockey game. That Ovechkin guy, he is good. Poti scored and I was upset, but comforted by the fact that several of the Ranger goals came from his ineptness around his own crease. Assclown. I would rather have him on the Rangers than Redden or Rozsival so that’s saying something. Saying something quite loudly for those of you who know me. The officiating did suck, but it sucked pretty equally for both sides so can’t really complain there. I didn’t even mention it in my recap on my blog. Feel free to head over. Congrats on the win.
And unless your former Ranger GM makes a big move to shore up your defense and goaltending, enjoy losing to either the Pens or the Devils in the playoffs. As you know, I would rather root for you guys once the Blueshirts get bounced in the first round (if we make it) but the Caps gave up six goals. To the Rangers.
Thank about that.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Feb 5, 2010 2:10 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I thought the final was 6-5. Also, no Mike Green. Also, no Semyon Varlamov. Also, you’re going to have some bad games. No need to make a move, I don’t see the Devils as that threatening, and the Pens have some of their own holes as well. The Sens have been sharp as well. It’s not the three team race everyone is about to make it out to be.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Feb 5, 2010 2:26 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s a one team race! Starting planning the parade through Newark!
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 5, 2010 2:27 AM EST up reply actions
That’s an awful long parade route. Roughly 232 miles, and that isn’t even counting the trip home.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Feb 5, 2010 2:30 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Sorry Mage, my slip on the six. I’m not about to pick a fight but I am not impressed by either Green or Varlamov. You have Green maybe you score seven or eight. You still give up five. As for Varly, until the kid wins something – and dont you dare bring up that joke of a playoff series we had – I will not be impressed.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Feb 5, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Joke of a playoff series? I’m sorry. It was seven games of two goalies stealing games.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
listening to Scotty talk, you’d think the Caps give up 5 goals ever game.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Obviously the Rangers are the only measuring stick the Capitals need for measuring their playoff chances.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Actually Pittsburgh is, because they beat you.
Whiter – it was a series where the Ranger coach made a number of bad decisions that provided the impetus for eventual defeat, one he didn’t seem to care about as he detailed/justified later by saying how the team wasn’t fit enough to have won the cup anyway.
There was a guy in my section yelling “your Gabby isn’t as good as our Gabby!” throughout the game and he mysteriously went silent when I turned and said “yeah but their Gabby is better than our Torts and that’s all that matters…”
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Feb 5, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
It’s one game, but you’re making way too big of a deal out of it.
Also, the Caps this year are better than the Caps of last year. The Caps of last year were defeated in a seven game series last year by the eventual Stanley Cup champions. Harp all you like. Also, I read your blog post, where you threw a shot at the Caps fans in their “brand new shirts and jerseys with the tags still on them.” First it’s no fans, then it’s new fans. How else is that supposed to fucking progress?
You come around semi-often, and most of the time you’re ok, but today, you’re just trolling. The team’s on a 12 game winning streak and you’re taking pot-shots? Get out.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
So, it was Torts who choked away those leads…that does explain it.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
A real coach would instill discipline on his team not to take penalty after penalty. A real coach wouldnt put his fourth line against Alexander Ovechkin at the end of the second period. A real coach would instill some kind of defensive responsibility out there instead of putting Michal Rozsival out time and time again so he can be beat. When your team scores five goals, you should win. Mental lapses and outright stupidity from leadership opened the door for the Caps and ya cant do that when they have the best player on the planet.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Feb 5, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
…a real coach wouldn’t let himself get suspended for throwing a water bottle at the fans for picking on him during a playoff game.
I need a snappy signature...
Absolutely agree. Tortorella is a disgrace to this city and an absolute clown. The guy has temper tantrums like a four year old and can’t coach his way out of a paper bag.
I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!
by Scotty Hockey on Feb 5, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
85% chance theres no Pittsburgh@Washington Game on Sunday
They already canceled all of the flights into Dulles and DCA for Saturday and Sunday, so I’m not sure how that’s going to happen. We shall see..
Likely...
…if the game isn’t played Sunday afternoon, it’ll be played Monday night. Both teams have the day off and the Phone booth doesn’t have anything scheduled.
Let's go Caps!
Way to go Caps!!!
If anyone interested here is funny Caps Rap clip check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgl-nyg4Obg&feature=player_embedded
GO CAPS
Nice recap Becca, but to say that Poti left Thoe helpless by failing to lockdown the backdoor is a little much, especially when one of those goals was a 5 on 3, IIRC.
Poti is prominent in the goal replays, to be sure, and may think of himself a bit too much as an auxiliary goalie t times, but we just have to face the fact that the Rags PP, as shitty as it was, was clicking. Jokinen’s presence was an X-factor that helped them greatly – too bad he basically handed the Caps 2 goals by taking VERY ill-timed penalties.
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
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82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 121 |
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Atlanta
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82 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 83 |
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Carolina
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82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 80 |
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Tampa Bay
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82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 80 |
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Florida
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82 | 32 | 37 | 13 | 77 |
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