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Predictions: Caps v. Habs

Ok, we've read and heard all the pundits talk. Its time for us, the no-names. The playoffs are here and we need to be heard. Give me your predictions on the Caps v. Habs series and 1 note on the series. There will be some kind of tracking. Bragging rights to the victors. My prediction? Caps in 5. John Carlson will notch the game winner in Canada in game 3 in OT, just like he did last year in the U21 Worlds. Let the predictions rain.


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I like the prediction

I am also going with Caps in 5 and Theo will get at least one shutout in Montreal.

by SDot21 on Apr 14, 2010 11:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Caps in 7 (I hope I’m wrong about the number). Semin will be the Caps’ leading goal scorer in the series.

by grapejoos on Apr 14, 2010 11:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Caps in 3!!!!!!

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by Ovechwin on Apr 14, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Caps in 5.

Chimera with the game winner.

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by fat_daddyo on Apr 14, 2010 12:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Tempt not the hockey gods with predictions of victory!

You had me at no problem.

by Ninjak on Apr 14, 2010 12:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Caps in 5:

Game 1 – Caps 3, Habs 2 – Ovechkin keys a 2 goal outburst in the first with a goal and an assist. Fehr nets the game winner early in the second. Habs get a goal to make it a one goal game with 42.7 seconds left in the game.

Game 2 – Caps 5, Habs 1 – Theo sparkles and makes 32 saves, big night for Semin and Laich, who are in on 4 of the five Caps goals. Caps PP goes 2 for 4.

Game 3 – Caps 3, Habs 1 – Each team only gets one chance at the power play, going 0-fer. Jeff Schultz picks up an assist and goes +3, giving him a series leading +7 after 3 games.

Game 4 – Habs 3, Caps 2 – Varlamov gets the start to give Theo a break, and stops 34 of 37, but it’s not enough as the Habs, led by Cammalieri get a win in front of the home crowd, despite 2 goals by Nick Backstrom.

Game 5 – Caps 7, Habs 1 – The floodgates open and the Caps pour in. Ovechkin nets a hat trick, and Nick Backstrom adds 3 assists. The game is close until midway in the second when Brooks Laich tips a Tom Poti shot past Halak to make it 3-1. At that point the Habs begin to press and the Caps score 4 goals on the counter attack.

Ok, maybe this is a bit much in the way of predicting… but it sure is fun visualizing.

Let's go Caps!

by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 14, 2010 12:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Specific much?

I Laich the Professor.
resident master jinxer

by iced on Apr 14, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just thought I’d have a little fun with it…. :D

Let's go Caps!

by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 14, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

May all of your ultra-specific predictions come true!

I Laich the Professor.
resident master jinxer

by iced on Apr 14, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hear hear…

Let's go Caps!

by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 14, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

If all of this happens. . .i will be esctatic, but i will have to call a witch hunt on you

Bah-Ram-Ewe, Ovechkin will wreck you. Fear the Furious Fleece!

by kingzman264 on Apr 14, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

A witch hunt? Please, you confuse me with someone else.

Now if you would excuse me, The Gathering is coming, and There Can Be Only One…

Let's go Caps!

by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 15, 2010 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

I like the outlook of this series. Habs don’t score too much, but some of the games are close enough.

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by caps123 on Apr 14, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

There will be some close games. Montreal’s too good to get blown out of all of them.

Let's go Caps!

by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 14, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

As much as the I want the Caps to sweep, it’s not as fun if the games aren’t a little close. So that’s fine by me.

Rink Rabbit & newest member of TySlo's fan club.

by caps123 on Apr 14, 2010 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have much more fun with the Caps win 7-1 or something like that. My blood pressure likes it much better too…

Let's go Caps!

by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 15, 2010 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ok, I’ll give you the point about the blood pressure. It’s ridiculously scary for me to watch, but when it’s all over it’s all good.

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by caps123 on Apr 15, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Caps in 4.

3-1
4-2
6-5 (a game where our PK gets exposed and we have to storm back with a vengence)
3-2

Theo starts all 4 games. Ovechkin and Backstrom lead the charge. Boring. (Awesome.)

by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Apr 14, 2010 12:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Caps in 5, ovie seals game 5 and the series with a empty net goal

by Lancers25 on Apr 14, 2010 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Caps in 4, winning each game 1-0. The four goals in the series are all scored by American Hero John Carlson.

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by what Juneau about that? on Apr 14, 2010 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, everyone here’s a bit overconfident. Having been a Caps fan for 30 years, I know Caps in 4 or 5 is not possible.

Here’s my prediction – first period of the first game is like the first period of the Flames game. Caps get back on their heels after giving up a few softies and suddenly find themselves down by 3 or 4. They do their best to get their shit together, but it’s anyone’s series from there. Caps are doubting themselves, Theo’s doubting himself, and the Habs are getting confident. Caps could still win it if they can stop the leaking fast enough – but they’re the Caps, so I can only hope.

The playoffs have nothing to do with this year’s regular season. They have everything to do with who the Caps are as a franchise.

by katzistan on Apr 14, 2010 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

So, no matter how well or poorly we play in the regular season…none of that matters come playoff time?
None of the patterns, progress, trends, ect matter?

I Laich the Professor.
resident master jinxer

by iced on Apr 14, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

False. Caps in 4 or 5 isn’t just possible, it’s terribly likely (in the scheme of possible outcomes). I’d be thrilled to be your bookie sometime.

by cajuncook on Apr 14, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is the same team that, this year, was the best in the league, and last year, took a tough blow in the playoffs (well, mostly the same team). They will want it bad and know that they are good enough to get it. I don’t see them starting on their heels or doubting themselves. I’d be suprised if it went to more than 5 games.

by hockeyman33 on Apr 14, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Caps in 6. Theo gets pulled after a meltdown in game 3. At Least one game is decided by a blown call against the caps, and the rink puts it’s collective tin hat on.

by lynxtheone on Apr 14, 2010 6:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Tin Hat?

Nah, my hat’s made of recycled aluminum, which came from the Matt Bradley recycling bins…

Let's go Caps!

by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 15, 2010 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Caps in 5, Semin will notch a hat trick and AO will have the SWG.

by DrinkingPartner on Apr 14, 2010 6:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Also, the Caps will go up in the series by 3 and lose game 4, finishing the series at home.

by DrinkingPartner on Apr 14, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Caps in 4. Ovechkin scorches and Knuble shines.

by The Jade Donkey on Apr 14, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Series Predictions:

-CSN will provide a minimum of 3 variations of how to pronounce Tomas Plekanec.

-A Cap will record a hat trick.

-There will be a FanPost along the lines of “I don’t normally complain about the refs, but OMG THEY WERE TERRIBLE LAST NIGHT”

-President Obama will publicly acknowledge that the Caps are in the playoffs in some manner.

-Mike Green will bust out an end-to-end rush goal for old times (two years ago) sake.

-This blog will light up with suggestions that “someone needs to run Halak.”/“Put Scott Walker in! It’s what we got him for!!!!”

-The Habs won’t win a game.

The keyboard is mightier.

by breed16 on Apr 14, 2010 11:48 PM EDT reply actions  

CSN Versus will provide a minimum of 3 variations of how to pronounce Tomas Plekanec.

CSN likely will have only two ways. The right way, and whatever pun Locker can come up with, unless he uses Plekanec to plug something.

“Well, Joe B., on that last shift, my buddy Shultzie really plugged Plekanec into the boards, much like being plugged into a network, like Network Hockey. At Network Hockey we cover everything about about hockey: skating, checking, pronouncing funny names, contracts, bad officiating, even nutrition. So sign up today for Network Hockey. Enjoy the journey.”

Let's go Caps!

by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 15, 2010 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

My rantings:

- One Cap gets hit from behind/cheapshotted in one of the games. The Caps promptly go on to steamroll the Habs for the rest of that game.

- Alex Semin won’t show up in the series.

- Ovechkin gets a hat trick in Game 2.

- Theodore shuts out the Habs in Montreal for Game 3.

- PK will be crap in DC but will do well in Montreal.

Caps in 5.

If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions.
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by Steck It Out on Apr 15, 2010 2:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Montreal with 18 more powerplay opportunities in the series
Caps with 12 potential goals waved off in the series
Montreal in 7 in quadruple overtime

The eagle never lost so much time as when he submitted to learn from the crow.

by Hystricine on Apr 15, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Prediction???

Pain.

by Ginga on Apr 15, 2010 12:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Ovechkin gets suspended.

Fans burn D.C. to the ground.

Playing on my iPod- Justin Bieber, Hanna Montana, Miley Cyrus, Miranda Cosgrove and The Jonas Brothers.

by Knubles and Bits on Apr 15, 2010 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh,

Go Flyerz!!!!1

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by Knubles and Bits on Apr 15, 2010 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

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