Sunday Caps Clips: Bruins @ Caps Game Day

Super awesome Ovi article on the front page of the Post today. Way to go, Steinz!

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Apr 11, 2010 6:48 AM EDT reply actions

Read it online yesterday, did not know it was going to be on A1. Must bring in newspaper!

"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."

by gfcaps fan on Apr 11, 2010 6:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I opened my front door and said “HEY!” when I saw Ovi’s gap-toothed grin staring up at me. Great way to start a Sunday.

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Apr 11, 2010 6:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Had to laugh at this

“I couldn’t eat that much,” Green said.

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Apr 11, 2010 6:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Alex Ovechkin, more important than the death of Polish leaders!

"My face is my mask."

by Jake Shapiro on Apr 11, 2010 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Ovi needs 4 points to retake lead in the points race after Sedin’s 4 point effort last night. And Stamkos tied him for the goal lead. So he might have some extra motivation tonight…

by Smithy on Apr 11, 2010 7:02 AM EDT reply actions

Reminder — it’s three. Tiebreaker is goals, and the season is over.

Like the Caps needed motivation anyway.

"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."

by gfcaps fan on Apr 11, 2010 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions

nice. 3 can happen! no game for hank today. i’m more interested in the richard, personally, because i think AO has the potential to put up a record streak if he can stay healthy in the years to come. but good to know both are within reach with a good performance this afternoon.

by Natty Bumppo on Apr 11, 2010 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions

CURSE YOU, SEDIN!!!

You had me at no problem.

by Ninjak on Apr 11, 2010 7:14 AM EDT up reply actions

And the dastard busted up the All Caps +/-!

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

by Sam DC on Apr 11, 2010 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions

i know but holy crap did the twins work some magic last night.

I have faith in the Young Guns to do the same for Ovie. :D

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Gotta say that after reading the Canucks “main” boards, they really, really, really want this for Henrik. I’d say way more than we want it for Ovi.

by difer on Apr 11, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I’ll be happy if Ovi gets it because he may not get the MVP or Rocket Richard this year and we may not even win the Stanley Cup. Plus the fact that he is competing for the scoring title is amazing given all the games he has missed. Let’s not forget he left the CAR and CHI games in the first period so he has missed 12 games if you count those. However, I won’t be upset if Henrik gets it. He has played really well this year with and without his brother and deserves the recognition.

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by CapsFan2020 on Apr 11, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions

That’s what a lot of Canucks fans are saying whenever anyone mentions that Ovi has missed games—that who knows how many points Henrik would have put up if Daniel had been healthy. They feel like Ovi would have been third in points if Daniel had been able to play a full season and that Daniel and Henrik would be fighting it out for the top spot.

by difer on Apr 11, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

By this logic, we could be arguing that Backy would be leading the league if Ovi hadn’t missed those games.

Sometimes, you really just want to hit a b**ch.

by dinasaur on Apr 11, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

Really good point. And we all know how long it took Ovi to get up to speed after both of his suspensions, so who knows what kind of points the both of them would have had.

by difer on Apr 11, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Good point and Knuble missed a bunch of games too. We can speculate about this all day.

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by CapsFan2020 on Apr 11, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Daniel would definitely be beating out Ovechkin if he had played just as many games…

I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 11, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Daniel would definitely be beating out Ovechkin in points if he had played just as many games….

And I would have posted properly the first time if I had been paying attention.

I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 11, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

I heard on NHL on the fly last night that the Bruins might use TT today. I hope they rest Chara also. If that happens, he might have a chance.

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by CapsFan2020 on Apr 11, 2010 7:21 AM EDT reply actions

That was funny. Denny Potvin said if TT goes, OV would probably pot 4-5 goals.

by cuqui on Apr 11, 2010 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah TT’s really not having a good year. Here’s to Chara resting too – that’s more key for Ovie I think.

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Please? :-)

"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."

by gfcaps fan on Apr 11, 2010 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Rask did play yesterday, and they locked up a playoff spot. I think we’re good to go.

by Capcrazy77 on Apr 11, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions

I recall reading this somewhere as well. I think TT starts today. Who knows, he might be motivated and have a good game. Can’t really decide if this is good or bad. Not that it matters for anyone but Ovie.

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by caps123 on Apr 11, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions

well

Gonna be an interesting day. Today we both find out our opponents.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 7:27 AM EDT reply actions

and mine

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Oooh. Who do the Devils want?

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Anyone but the Flyers. So the Smelly Habs or the Bruins (preferrably the Habs). So i’m (vomits in mouth) hoping the Rangers win today

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Halak and the MTL PP don’t scare you?

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Martin Brodeur owns the Habs. No worries

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 7:50 AM EDT up reply actions

And congrats to your devils for locking up the 2 seed.

I'm the first to admit when I'm wrong.... except when someone else beats me to it.

by Backhanded Complement on Apr 11, 2010 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions

not quite, the Devils need a point to lock up the 2nd. the Atlantic is ours though, though the Thrashers need some credit for that

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions

My bad. Congrats on the Atlantic is what I meant, I guess.

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by Backhanded Complement on Apr 11, 2010 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Evander Kane made me quite, quite happy last night. And it was a good team effort by the Thrash too.

Maybe 3rd seed will help you though, if NYR/PHI works it out so that the B’s are in 6th.

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions

I bet he made the Bruins happy, too.

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by gotsparkly on Apr 11, 2010 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions

If the Flyers win, i’d still take them. I’m not cheering against my team for their benefit. So i’m just hoping the Rags win

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions

oh no no I wasn’t saying to cheer against your team, just offering that even in the event of a loss, you might still get your wish/preferred opponent.

Oh yeah, I"m betting Savard sends a thank you note.

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions

That was freaking awesome by Evander Kane.

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by caps123 on Apr 11, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe we should work out a trade of playoff opponents.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions

I say “who own the Habs?”

– And what did he say?

“OWNZZZ, OWNZZZ”

I don’t care who own the Habs. I hate it here.

It make me sick. My hallergy, puke every time, bleugh! Like that, puke.

- You’re supposed to puke Marty . . . you’re a goalie.

I'm not JTRS compliant.

by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Maybe we should take lessons from NJ on how to handle the Habs. The Devils fans want anyone but the Flyers. While Caps fans would prefer anyone but the Habs, given how the teams’ strengths and weaknesses stack up.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m a fan of your Denis Lemieux channeling.

"I’d like to take the credit but dig mama, there’s no "I" in "revolut" …in "team."

by Bald Pollack on Apr 11, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions

“Touche pas la canál!”

I'm not JTRS compliant.

by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Don’t think you can get the Bruins at this point. If the flyers win, they get the 7th, and if the Rags win, Montreal gets it. Boston is 1 point clear of either team regardless of what they do today.

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by Backhanded Complement on Apr 11, 2010 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions

If the Slugs win in regulation today, the Devils fall to the 3rd seed (Buffalo is a point back thanks to Ottawa not winning yesterday)

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Don’t worry. The Flyers will merely be cannon fodder for the Devils in Round 1. I’m sure your boys Kovy and Parise will be teeing off against their sieve of a goalie in the playoffs.

I understand where you’re coming from on your anti-Ranger sentiment.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions

from OtF:

h/t graphics wiz Aditya, our scenario:

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions

so who do you want?

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 7:55 AM EDT up reply actions

in this order:

Chicago, Phoenix, Vancouver…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..San Jose.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d say you’re sitting fairly pretty in that case as far as not getting SJ.

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by gotsparkly on Apr 11, 2010 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I think so, but the problem is a Chicago OT win and LA regulation win are fairly probable.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d say DET might prefer to scrape a win today, so I wouldn’t call a CHI OT win probable… but I concede you the LA W. :)

Have faith.

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m not going to the game, and will only be able to pop in briefly to the GDT, but I wanted to say what a privilege it has been to share this singular season with every one here at Japers’ Rink – the best blog for the best hockey team in its best season ever.

Thank you to Pepper and DMG and Becca and Tuvan and the hydra that is our new mod squad. Thank you to the Rink Rats, Rink Rabbits, and everyone I’ve had a beer with or bought a ticket from. Thanks especially are due to our benevolent overlord JP, Rinkmeister extraordinaire.

Go Caps, and I’ll see you all in “the second season”. May it be as fruitful and successful as the regular season has been. One for the history books.

I can’t wait!

Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.

by EmilyB on Apr 11, 2010 7:27 AM EDT reply actions 19 recs

Second that thought. Really glad I checked into the rink this year. Looking forward to a long playoff run!

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

by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 11, 2010 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m not a caps fan, but this is a pretty well run site

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Abso-freakin’-lutely. Not a Caps fan myself, but am here for the always good hockey talk.

Thanks for having me, J.P.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions

4270 comments here

you spend alot of time here

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Indeed. Between having to spend all day on the computer and OtF not having much of a commentariat, I kinda adopted the Rink.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions

You’re still probably not going to reach a Jaredoflondon level of commenting

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions

He’s working on it.

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by Ovechwin on Apr 11, 2010 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah. These things take time. He’s totally a Caps fan.

Rec’d for the OP… I love the Rink community!

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I capitalize. And my comments are longer.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Size isn’t everything.

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by Ovechwin on Apr 11, 2010 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions

More substantive, then? IDK, who cares. Off topic.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Whew.

by cuqui on Apr 11, 2010 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions

You totally are a caps fans at this point. You totally count.

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by Ovechwin on Apr 11, 2010 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions

I thought he was a troll?

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions

We get caps fan trolls all the time.

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by Ovechwin on Apr 11, 2010 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Put down the crack pipe. No Caps fan desperately wants Stamkos to win the Richard.

While I enjoy watching Washington and especially Backstrom, I feel no emotional attachment whatsoever :).

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Lies.

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by Ovechwin on Apr 11, 2010 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions

You doth protest too much.

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Apr 11, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Whatever. I don’t even watch Caps games, SO THERE!!!11

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions

That’s OK. . .

It’s not like anyone is watching Preds games, either.

I'm not JTRS compliant.

by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions

We (fanbase) may be small, but we’re pretty devoted. If you can, watch the first playoff home game a week from today.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

In any case, the Preds are one of the surprise teams of this year, along with the Coyotes and the Avalanche, even in spite of the Avalanche’s problems at the end of the season.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah. I figured we’d hit 80 points. Boy, was I wrong.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

A pleasant surprise.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

You do realize I’m just messing with you, right?

I'm not JTRS compliant.

by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I kinda realized that a bit after I responded.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s alright. These early games throw everyone off.

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by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

That’s okay, we’ll work on the not-a-Caps-fan problem.

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by gotsparkly on Apr 11, 2010 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Heh.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Just joined this year and although I haven’t posted too much, it’s been a blast. Best Caps information & insight on the web, IMO. Thanks for having me along with everyone else :)

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by caps123 on Apr 11, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Clymer

whatever happened to him?

Хотя я гуляю через долину тени страха смерти i никакое зло.

by OvechKING on Apr 11, 2010 7:41 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

He’s playing with Ingolstadt ERC in the DEL. Played in the AHL with Minsk Dynamo last year.

I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 11, 2010 7:42 AM EDT up reply actions

I think the Caps bought him out. Last year was the last he was stuck on our cap, I believe.

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions

DAMN, did anyone see Daniel Sedin’s goal last night?

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 7:55 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah, it was a pretty ridiculous place. Fantastic no look tip-pass from Hank to Dank.

I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 11, 2010 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions

The pass was prettier than the goal, IMO. Thats reason enough to not wanna play Vancouver.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions

That was amazing

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions

It was amazing, but my favorite highlight from last night though was Evander Kane’s KO punch on Matt Cooke:

One punch and it was lights out. Like Leahy said, he won the hearts of all Bruins fans with that right cross.

"It hit me on the pants. I had protection. It felt good. Why? I wanted to win."

by bagace on Apr 11, 2010 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Best fight of the year.

I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 11, 2010 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I thought the Goddard boulton fight after that was even better. Both guys threw and took some big shots. Over 1:30 min of pugilism. As the atl announcer said, toughest to make an easy living.

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

by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 11, 2010 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions

“tough way to make an easy living”

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

by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 11, 2010 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions

The Goddard-Boulton fight was certainly epic. But it lacked one very important aspect that the Kane-Cooke fight had; Matt Cooke getting knocked out by an 18 year old rookie. In one punch.

I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 11, 2010 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions

While not a big fan of fighting, Kane vs Cooke was epic. Makes you wonder if it has any effect on his play going forward, now that someone finally leveled him. Bet he had no idea Kane could swing a punch like that, because it’s not his style to engage someone who can best him in a fight.

"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."

by gfcaps fan on Apr 11, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions

He should’ve done his homework. I think Kane was known to throw down in the WHL, wasn’t he?

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Apr 11, 2010 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Doesn’t matter, I’m sure no one thought a rookie would trash an accomplished douche.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Wasn’t his first NHL fight…

by Yoshietree on Apr 11, 2010 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions

You’re right, but actually Cooke went after Kane because Evander had the temerity to stand up to Crosby, who was getting chippy with Kane (including some classic Crosby crosschecks to the head).

by cuqui on Apr 11, 2010 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh, I know Cooke went after him, but that was my point. Know your enemy and all.

"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."

by gfcaps fan on Apr 11, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah. how about goddard-boulton = best fight; kane-cooke = best result.

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

by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 11, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Down Goes Cooke

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions

.hmm..try again..

It was amazing, but my favorite highlight from last night though was Evander Kane’s KO punch on Matt Cooke.
One punch and it was lights out. Like PD/Leahy said, he won the hearts of all Bruins fans with that right cross.

"It hit me on the pants. I had protection. It felt good. Why? I wanted to win."

by bagace on Apr 11, 2010 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions

You can’t embed videos in the comments i think, so just put the URL in

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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 11, 2010 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Could not have happened to a more deserving player than Matt Cooke.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions

He certainly won the hearts of Caps fans and Devils fans as well.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow. A lot’s happened between that opening night at ESPNZone and now. And there’s still hopefully the best yet to come. I’m not going to go into the season thank-yous and lovefest, because with any luck or blessing I won’t have to do that for another two months.

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by gotsparkly on Apr 11, 2010 8:01 AM EDT reply actions

I hate NBC for rescheduling this. It’s so early :(

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by Ovechwin on Apr 11, 2010 8:33 AM EDT reply actions

it’s perfect for me – they translate to 6 pm times. Finally a reprieve from staying up until 4 am. And I"m in the middle of finals. :(

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions

That is pretty good. I concede.

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by Ovechwin on Apr 11, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I know. YAWN. And making me put on pants on a Sunday?! Unthinkable.

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by boutros23 on Apr 11, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions

How dare they!

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by Ovechwin on Apr 11, 2010 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Pants on a… what? My brain about exploded with that sentence, because I’ve never seen that organization of words before.

Ooh, shit, my ear’s leaking.

by DrinkingPartner on Apr 11, 2010 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions

hope AO isn’t sleepy….

by Natty Bumppo on Apr 11, 2010 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions

what are you talking about – russian machines don’t need sleep! :)

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Yup….early + having to fight cherry blossom and nuke traffic is not gonna be fun..

by Yoshietree on Apr 11, 2010 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions

I hate NBC for so many other reasons too…

by dgreen on Apr 11, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Nine freaking AM for me. Bluh. But at least this way it doesn’t conflict with any other games.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Apr 11, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

shut up, East Coaster

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by SeattleCapsFan on Apr 11, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Art Ross/Richard

Soooo 3 points and however many goals. I think he can beat out Stamkos unless he tries to set up Semin all game. 3 points will be tough, but if anyone can pull it out its Ovi

Of course I’d like to see him get both, but I’d be happy with just the Richard.

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 8:40 AM EDT reply actions

Stamkos and Crosby play today as well.

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by Chris Burton on Apr 11, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Just what we need.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions

They both have 5 PM EST games. Sure they both will be shot machines.

by cuqui on Apr 11, 2010 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, but I’m worrying about one beast before antother. And Crosby would need a hatty to jump in front of Ovi and Stammer. I just don’t see it happening.

And if you mean points for Crosby, he would need what, 6? to tie Sedin. He’d have to have one hell of a game, and the only person to do that today is Ovi!!

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions

on a road game no less…but Sid’s playing the Isles, so it’s not entirely out of the question. I’m just hoping for a Thrasher-esque game from the Isles. Roly to the rescue?

Think it’s Florida stoning Stamkos that would make me most happy. 3 points is less hard for Ovie to overcome.

by Vinn on Apr 11, 2010 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Or will the Pens game resemble yesterday’s game by the Devils where they just teed off.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Pens just played the Islanders a few days ago and beat them down epically. That’s the one where Crosby had the 50th, and then didn’t.

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by gfcaps fan on Apr 11, 2010 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions

But, of course, it’s the Islanders we’re talking about. The Islanders who were the early season surprise and epic 2nd half failure. And the Pens have basically owned the Islanders the last 2 years.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

what am i missing? at the moment, crosby needs two goals to clear AO and stamkos. stamkos would need just one to deny ovechkin the richard.

by Natty Bumppo on Apr 11, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Unless Ovi scores today. And that’s assuming he doesn’t take the day off.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions

well i’m definitely not assuming he scores a goal.

by Natty Bumppo on Apr 11, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions

But are we assuming that he plays? Or not?

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions

You obviously missed that they were joking about him not playing.

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by gfcaps fan on Apr 11, 2010 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Let’s hope it’s a joke. And it would not surprise me if that were the case.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I know it’s not like Ovi to sit, especially if he has ANY motivation whatsoever, whether it’s for himself or the team. This is the guy who drove to Philly to watch the Caps in an exhibition game when he wasn’t scheduled to play.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Oops, your right. Thought he was at 48 and didn’t check

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Here’s the Penguin update. Looks like Orpik will probably play today. He basically needed to get stitched up. Cooke will probably be okay. They’re still doing tests on him on whether he can suit up today or not.

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 9:42 AM EDT reply actions

Speaking of the Penguins, one of their writers wrote about a “different” set of highlights throughout Pens history; i.e. their lowlights. Here’s the link for our reading pleasure. Caps fans will find it humorous.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_675919.html?source=rss&feed=8

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by CapsFan75 on Apr 11, 2010 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

Alzner Piece

Typical Corey brilliance: well written, well thought-out, and insightful.

I know Bruce is a good coach, but stuff like this drives me nuts:

"We like to have three [lefties] and three [righties] whenever possible. That’s the biggest difference between the two of them. That’s it."

Let me see if I’ve got this right – Bruce would happily dress an inferior player just to balance out righty-lefty on defense?

This makes some sense in light of the fact that we have more lefty than righty defense: it’s 5-3 right now, and will be 5-4 once the Juice is loose. However, if you look at the lefty defensemen we’ve got (Schultz, Erskine, Sloan, Poti and ShaMo), the only one I’d clearly put ahead of Alzner is Schultz (although I’d reluctantly say that Poti is probably better than Alzner 5v5, but that’s only due to NHL experience, which Alzner isn’t getting while stuck down in Hershey).

So Bruce is saying that Alzner is worse than Erskine, Sloan and ShaMo. Hmmm. If he’s talking about the new-and-improved 2010 version of ShaMo, maybe I buy that.

Still, the fact that Bruce is obsessed with righty-lefty matchups, combined with the fact that the Caps already have 3 lefties under contract next year (Poti, Erskine and Sloan) and one who is a virtual lock to come back as an RFA (Schultz) means that Karl had better get used to driving the Hershey Highway, since it looks as though he’s buried on the depth chart again next year. (Man, those Erskine and Sloan contracts are the gift that keeps on giving.)

For those who would point out Bruce’s comments about Alzner being a key component of this team next year, I’ll point out that he said much the same after Karl was sent down in 08-09. How’d that turn out?

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by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Still, I can’t be mad with BB after watching his video comments on Schultz. Not only does he clearly and concisely describe what we all love about Mr. Nasty, but he also understands that most fans under-appreciate Sarge’s contributions.

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by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree for the most part. I would posit that if Karl can’t fight past ~~2M in nachos~~ Erskine and Sloan for top 6 next year, it won’t be based upon skill, but a rather obvious lack of BB trust. So I guess my question is, how the hell does the best defenseman in the AHL get to build that trust? Flat out mystifying handling this year.

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by bigonetimer on Apr 11, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Anybody know what the lines are going to look like today?

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by iwearstripes on Apr 11, 2010 10:28 AM EDT reply actions

Nothing on CI.

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by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I know… this is killing my game planning

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by iwearstripes on Apr 11, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I don’t believe they do a morning skate on these early gamedays, so there’s really nothing to go by.

Given the attainable milestones, I’m guessing that none of Ovie, Backstrom, Semin or Green sit. Outside of that is anyone’s guess, except Varly is the starting keeper for sure.

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by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions

BB did say that the Carebears would not unite. They only did because he sat g-pa slippers, and that the original top line would be back.

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Did he caveat that by saying, “unless we’re down by a goal or two with 10 minutes left in the 3rd”?

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by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions

I think he expects us all to know that by now. And that in that situation he will only run 2 lines

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

YAY for being able to watch hockey today!

"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"

by jenlee0828 on Apr 11, 2010 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

Boo for daytime game! I’m not gonna be able to watch this one. Going rock climbing for a friends b-day. But I’m not missing any playoff games. Told my boss I can work Saturdays but no weekdays (im a teenager, its a spring/summer job). Hopefully we don’t get any Sat day games

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah i missed all the action yesterday so i’ll take a morning game

"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"

by jenlee0828 on Apr 11, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions

So, correct me if I’m wrong, but are we locked in to face the Habs in the first round? No one’s going to catch the Bruins, they’ve got the 6th spot locked. The winner of the Flyers/Rangers game will end the season tied with the Habs at 88 points, and both will win the tiebreaker (Flyers have more wins, Rangers more goals). Am I reading all this correct?

by hobojew on Apr 11, 2010 10:40 AM EDT reply actions

I think the second tiebreaker is Points earned Head to Head, in which case the Habs finish 7th (they went 3-1 against the Rags this year).

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by iwearstripes on Apr 11, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions

So, Rags win and we play them. Rags lose and we play the Habs.

Only time I’ll ever say this… go rags

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions

How about that Pens-Thrash game last night?

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by Jake Shapiro on Apr 11, 2010 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 13 recs

OT, but don’t look now, Vanek had 4 goals last night. Having him hot would make Buffalo a lot better. All they need is a few goals a game if Miller plays well.

by hockeyman33 on Apr 11, 2010 11:08 AM EDT reply actions

Tarik:

Caps lines: 8-19-22; 21-9-28; 25-18-24; 10-39-15. The defensive tandems: 55-52; 3-74; 26-77.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Apr 11, 2010 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

Whoops, wrong thread, sorry.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Apr 11, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions

If anyone is interested my photos from yesterday’s practice are HERE. It was only a morning skate but still interesting.

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by cobracg on Apr 11, 2010 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

More amicus briefs filed on Mike Green’s Norris behalf.

Lawyer nerd.

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by SeattleCapsFan on Apr 11, 2010 12:34 PM EDT reply actions

As opposed to oceanography nerds? :)

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by D'ohboy on Apr 11, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

hey man, it’s fisheries management to you!

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by SeattleCapsFan on Apr 11, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

On this date in History....

That 2-1game winner Mike Gartner scored in 85 against Islanders goalie Kelly Hrudey was Epic Huge!

by Mikko Leinonen's opposite on Apr 11, 2010 1:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Some Bäckström quotes from the Swedish media

About reaching 100 points
It feels really good of course, but I’m quite frankly more relieved than anything else.
When you get that close to breaking the barrier you want to do it.
I was getting pretty close and I’ve been thinking about it a lot actually. It’s a big deal over here and yeah I admit that it have affected me.
I didn’t think I would reach it but then our unit started to connect again and the points followed suit.

The Celebration
Me and my brother and a couple of friends from my hometown celebrated together. We went to Capital Grille for dinner and had a glas of champagne.. I kinda of though it was worth it.

The puck
Our equipment manager have the puck for now that’s probably for the best otherwise it would probably be gone by now, hehe.

About the season
I feel stronger and I have gradually put on some more muscle mass and that gives me the confidence to shoot more.

About reaching 100 points again, but from a different interview
I’m not gonna lie it feels incredible. If someone told me two years ago that I would reach one hundred points and that It would feel like this.. I would not believe them. I was so close and I really wanted it.. it’s a milestone after all. I guess sometimes individual stuff can feel good too.