Recap: Caps 2, Rangers 0
by Becca H on Apr 16, 2011 12:13 AM EDT
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It's often said that while the first game in a series is important, it's the second game that can be the most pivotal. It's the difference between home ice advantage remaining in tact and a 1-1 split, a hole for one team to climb out of or a series in which both teams have life.
The Caps certainly knew this going in. They also knew that a Rangers team down 0-1 in a series would come at them with even more desperation than before - and they were ready for it, getting all the offense they would need in the second period and bookending it with forty minutes of some solid defense and very solid goaltending.
Ten more notes on the game:
- In Game 1 it was Michal Neuvirth settling things down early for the Caps and hanging on late to allow them to win in overtime. In Game 2 it was Neuvy again, looking up to the task of taking on Henrik Lundqvist once more and coming up big when needed with some big saves (particularly in the first period and the final ten minutes of the game) to earn his first career playoff shutout.
- While the shutout was an impressive personal feat for Neuvirth, it doesn't happen without some solid team defense in front of him. The Caps resumed their stellar shot-blocking efforts of Game 1, throwing themselves in front of twenty-one Ranger shots (just one less than New York got on net all night). Karl Alzner was particularly impressive in this area, blocking three very sexy shots...including one that momentarily hobbled him. True to form, he didn't miss a shift.
- If the Rangers were unhappy with their first period performance in the series opener, they're likely a lot more pleased with tonight's opening frame. They seemed a step faster, a bit more desperate than the Caps in a bruising opening twenty minutes that saw them put thirteen shots on net to the Caps' seven.
- The Caps were dominant on special teams tonight, scoring once on the power play and getting the best scoring chance of a Ranger power play late in the first - and probably of the period itself - on a shorthanded two-on-one break. When that pass from Brooks Laich just rolled off of Mike Knuble's stick, however, there were probably a fair few of us thinking "here we go again..."
- The trio of Marcus Johansson, Jason Chimera and Brooks Laich generated some good scoring chances and energy all night but particularly in the second period, and was rewarded with the eventual game-winner that was both a thing of beauty and pumped up the team (and the fans). Pretty pass from Laich behind the net to Johansson, pretty pass from Johansson to Chimera in the slot, and a pretty shot to put it past Lundqvist and give the Caps a 1-0 lead. Did we mention...pretty?
- And how about that Brooks Laich? He's put together a heck of a series so far, which included his fine forechecking work that helped lead to Wednesday's overtime winner and his helper on the eventual winner tonight. But let's be honest, we all know what our favorite Laich moment of the evening was.
- Has it come up that Jason Arnott is, perhaps, just a wee bit clutch? Yes? Well, it wasn't a game-tying goal or a game-winning goal but his power play tally gave the Caps a bit of breathing room and perhaps signaled a return to dominance with the extra man - or at least occasional success.
- Not so clutch tonight: Jeff Schultz, who had at least twenty turnovers (at least by the count of the slightly drunk but extremely helpful man sitting behind me) and looked somewhat lost in his own end all night. Luckily he had Scott Hannan there to bail him out.
- If the first period was the physical period and the last ten minutes of the third was the time when the Rangers threw everything at the net (or at least in its general direction, considering the shot total), the second was the Caps' period to shine. They got their offense going, got the Rangers to take a couple of undisciplined penalties and got the building rocking.
- Sean Avery was put back in the lineup by John Tortorella seemingly as a way to generate some offense and physicality into a team that needed a bit of a spark. And Avery certainly made his presence known, getting back to his goalie-crashing ways and jawing at every guy in a red jersey. His antics were largely ineffective, however, as he didn't lure any of the Caps into really biting and skated just over ten minutes on the night.
It can be argued that the Rangers played a much better game tonight than they did in Game 1; they started the game out much better than last time and kept Alex Ovechkin from being too much of an offensive threat. The trouble for the Rangers, however, is that the Caps also played a better game, dominated the middle twenty minutes and shut down the Ranger offense completely.
Because of that, the Caps leave the relative safety of their raucous, red-swathed crowd and head off to Manhattan with a 2-0 series lead in their pockets. There's no place for cockiness or complacency, however, as the Caps have been here before - we all have. And everyone knows it's that next step that's the trickiest: taking control of the series...for good.
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Oisk deserves some specific love for that save!
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A lovely lack of blue jerseys in the crowd tonight.
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I noticed that, as well. (Also, was it my imagination or were there less people wandering the halls today at VC than on Wednesday? You could hardly move on the concourse on Wednesday.
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
It was pretty awful after the first period. I can’t stand people who congregate in the middle of the dang concourse. Move to the side, folks!
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by boutros23 on Apr 16, 2011 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
My pre-game predictions were a little off. Avery did end up with over 10 minutes of ice time (10:22), it was McDonagh who took 2 dumb penalties instead, but we did score on the powerplay.
The Caps now have four players with 2 points each: Arnott, Semin, and Ovechkin all have 1G 1A while Green has 2A. Laich had a chance to join that club tonight if the puck didn’t hit a bad patch of ice on its way to Knuble.
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Karl Alzner is tough as bricks — a tall pile of very quiet, very solid bricks. With a really impressive beard.
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It’ll probably be plenty thick by Sunday.
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It’s already practically a beard, while everyone else is still at “stubble.”
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by CapitalCentre on Apr 16, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I want a Chia Karl Alzner.
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by boutros23 on Apr 16, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
No love for Erskine and his goal-saving block? Have to say, that was just one of many plays in a great defensive night for the Caps. They stifled the Rangers, and Neuvy was solid enough to keep the puck out. It was great to see a shutdown effort by the Caps.
Matt Bradley: He has sensitive skin, no?
Erskine had a great night. Wasn’t intentionally not loving on Ersk, just including him in the overall team defense love – ten bullet points, we sometimes can’t get to everything ;)
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He’ll get his ups in the ups and downs on monday, I assume.
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Nope! ..but only because there won’t be any ;) Up arrow for Big John for sure, though, he’s been great overall so far. Very impressed with pretty much the entire blue line (coughSchultziecoughcough) .
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Recall seeing something about Poti not getting a spot should he return (and Wideman still being out). Are we thinking Poti would be an upgrade at this point?
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Would depend on how well he was moving. Against a faster team – say, the Habs – I definitely think he’s an upgrade.
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Agree. The Caps are lucky that the Rangers aren’t the fastest, Schultz’s lack of mobility (and Erskine’s, for that matter) isn’t hurting them too much. But he’s been glaringly off all over the place, and it’s not just speed – he’s making mental mistakes that are very un-Schultz-like.
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It’s a bit weird, because he seems to be doing well moving the puck, which has usually been a weak point. At the same time, he’s not quite as sharp on defense – usually his strong spot. I wonder if he’s just nervous due to past performance.
Matt Bradley: He has sensitive skin, no?
It’s very possible. You figure he got injured in Game 1 (?) of the Rangers’ series two years ago, then was alongside Greenie as he struggled in the Habs series. It’ll be interesting to see if he can rebound from this – I think he can, the question will just be “when”.
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He was also injured against the Flyers. This is only his second full playoff series (if he makes it that far). I know he was around the team for the other games, but he has a lot less actual playoff experience than the rest of the core of the team since he’s only played about 10 of the 30 playoff games we’ve had so far. He may still be adjusting to the speed and physicality/intensity of the playoffs, and he’s already in the midst of a down year.
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by breed16 on Apr 16, 2011 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Win one game. Do it4 3 twice14 more times
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by Sombrero Guy on Apr 16, 2011 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Laich was unbelievable all night. His defensive positioning was stellar, he played a physical game, and generated some offense the Laich way. Is he due for a new contract or something?
Chimera from Johansson and Laich
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by Dimagus on Apr 16, 2011 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 13 recs
…the Gilroy with whom the Versus play-by-play guys have an absolute love affair with. Oops.
by Danny Burrito on Apr 16, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I love how the camera can’t even keep up with the play on the middle video. What a sharp pass by Mackan.
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This happened on both goals actually, either the cameraman would have trouble keeping up or it would stick on one person like MoJo or Green
I suspect it’s because it was the 2nd period and thus the side we only shoot at for one period.
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Such great passing. I don’t even see Mackan taking a look to see Chimera but he obviously knew he was there and wasted no time. The Rags announcers gave Mackan love on two occasions last night: first sometime after the Chimera goal he had another nice pass and they started talking about his great passing. Then in the third he swooped down and intercepted an attempted centering pass and skated around the net and began the breakout cleanly and they marveled at his speed. I’m convinced this guy is not going to be just a 3rd line guy in the NHL. He has 2nd line talent for sure. I wish Nick could skate like Mackan, he’d be Crosby.
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Arnott PPG from Green and Ovechkin
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by Dimagus on Apr 16, 2011 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 11 recs
Arnott’s just like, “Thank you. I’ll take that goal.” Then gives a great war face.
Matt Bradley: He has sensitive skin, no?
Didn’t seem like Lundqvist was getting a ton of help in his zone tonight, and that was a bounce that he couldn’t have predicted and had no chance on. I kind of feel bad for him.
…but not really. :D :D Sorry, Hank!
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by sydtron on Apr 16, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
put a topic when you link images, dork!
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I think that one’s okay. :)
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by boutros23 on Apr 16, 2011 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
PP Goal by Jason Arnott
Assists (H. Lundqvist, M. Green)
Thats not a good rebound there Hank….love that he called it a lucky bounce…whatever he wants to call it is fine with me.
Didn’t it go right off Gilroy to Arnott? I don’t think it ever got to Lundqvist.
Matt Bradley: He has sensitive skin, no?
Yep, deflected off Gilroy’s skate.
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by red army line on Apr 16, 2011 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Insta-rec’d for Arnott.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 16, 2011 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions
So I have to say, Game 1 was an awesome experience to see live…but I think this one topped it, even without the drama of an OT winner. The crowd was loud and into it. And I can’t remember the last time everyone stood up for the full final minute of the game – we stood to applaud the Wounded Warriors and then everyone just stayed standing, cheering and clapping…amazing. Just so much fun.
Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years. One season following another, laden with happiness and tears.
When that pass from Brooks Laich just rolled off of Mike Knuble’s stick, however, there were probably a fair few of us thinking “here we go again…”
As a lifelong Caps fan and someone that has watched every one of their playoff series, I can say that there is no “here we go again” feeling. The media, and now the blogosphere it seems, is overplaying the frustration/desperation that many Caps fans have experienced. That play was merely one shot of one game of one series of the playoffs.
The Caps are up 2-0 and playing very solid playoff hockey. Please do not rain on the parade. Just enjoy the ride and think positive. Good things do and have happened with this team.
by Moonage Daydream on Apr 16, 2011 12:32 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I’m a lifelong Caps fan, too, and generally a pretty positive person – and I don’t feel the same anxiety I had at times last year, for sure. But there are occasional plays like that which make me just cringe because I know how a game – and often a series – can hinge on getting the bounces. I have much more confidence in them this year than I did last year but that doesn’t mean I’m not traumatized by years’ past. And everyone may not agree but I also know I’m not alone there.
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by Becca H on Apr 16, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
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by Boggles on Apr 16, 2011 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I saw the shot not go in and Knoobs calmly go and collect it and try to poke it in the net the hard way. It didn’t go in, but it was quality hockey, and more chances will come.
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This was probably my favorite thing to see tonight — the Caps weren’t giving up after the first chance didn’t go in. They followed their rebounds and kept pressing.
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by CapitalCentre on Apr 16, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Keep your eyes on the puck in the 1st view...
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by Dimagus on Apr 16, 2011 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
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by fat_daddyo on Apr 16, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
God…it just……GAH. He had Lundqvist beat! Stupid ice. :P
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There definitely is a “here we go again” feeling. The Caps have had so many little things go wrong in the playoffs in the past that it doesn’t take much to bring those back. However, they seem to be getting over those this time around.
Matt Bradley: He has sensitive skin, no?
However, they seem to be getting over those this time around.
…and that’s where the confidence comes in. This year I’m getting the “crap, not again” feeling but it’s almost immediately followed by them bouncing back with something great to forget about it.
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by Gould Old Days on Apr 16, 2011 2:31 AM EDT up reply actions
So Corey has a story up quoting Green that Neuvy “stood on his head.” I don’t see it that way. Thought Neuvy just … played his game. He was solid, and smart. If anything the D-corps was standing on its own head, blocking all those shots.
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Blocking 22 shots does not equate to standing on one’s head. But he played solid tonight and blocked what he needed to and what the D weren’t able to prevent or block themselves. Block something like 30 of 30 and we can talk about him standing on his head.
But overall, good to see him being so solid in net and never letting the Rangers get a sniff of victory after we went up 2-0.
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I agree that it wasn’t “standing on his head” type play, but he had a couple of moments in the 3rd. Great positional awareness on that one shot that hit off the back of the net and the following opportunity, holding on to the post and then gloving the puck with 1 minute remaining, despite the Rangers’ best attempts to shove him backwards into the net. Things like that
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by EmilyB on Apr 16, 2011 1:43 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
If that were Holtby that wouldn’t be a glove on Dubinsky’s back.
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by EmilyB on Apr 16, 2011 2:12 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Just throwing this out there: I have been really unimpressed with Blueshirt Banter. Downplaying Neuvirth’s efforts, constantly blaming the officiating, maybe they’re just frustrated with the lack of scoring, (and rightfully so)…but come on. One guy (who went to the game) actually said “One thing is clear though, Ovechkin is not the dangerous weapon people think he is.”….HAHAHAHAHAHA!
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by Chaz-Capapalooza on Apr 16, 2011 3:21 AM EDT reply actions
I agree but I am cutting them slack as I know how tough it is to loose in the playoffs and they are just biter. However there was this gem that I thought was a particularly succinct statement.
“To be honest with you, this is a much different team than the Caps team the Rangers played in 09. This team we saw tonight is much more defensively responsible and just shuts down the opposition when getting a lead. And the Rangers, if they get down a couple, don’t really have the firepower to fight back. I don’t think the Rangers are playing that badly…the Caps are just better. "
by CapsCupPlease! on Apr 16, 2011 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m baffled that they think the roughing call on McDonagh was such a travesty. I mean, there’s clearing the crease, and then there’s roughing the hell out of a guy late and putting him on his ass for no reason. Those were two well earned minutes in the box in my opinion.
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by Sombrero Guy on Apr 16, 2011 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions
When I saw the play I said to myself that they (Ranger fans) would say gordo was diving…it looked like a typical after the whistle scrum except that gordo flew from the hit. I wouldn’t be surprised if the shove was extra hard and it definitely was completely unnecessary, but it was after the whistle and that stuff doesn’t usually get called (though I think it should get called more often).
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What is the games played comparison per player between the Caps and Rangers? Seems like the Caps are heavily based around rookie play yet they’re frustrations are solely pushed onto their youth.
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Coming from a fan of the team with that awful goal song that the arena drones along with…
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by wickedwitch on Apr 16, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
They’re already the first pair on a conference title contender. These two getting better puts them in Suter/Weber territory as a pair. They’ve blown expectations out of the water.
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by hotdog88gt on Apr 16, 2011 6:37 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Great to see the Caps up...
in the series and playing solid. But it’s been a dull couple of games, IMO—but I should be thankful that the rangers are so blah offensively. But then playoff hockey, alas, can be quite blah as it is SO defensive. Oh, well. A win in game 3 would be huge.
I could argue that games 3 and 4 are the most important of any 7 game series, but is another story. I thought the Capitals’ defense was outstanding. Their poise was great as well. I feel as though their offense works better when they are able to step up the tone of the defense. It puts more pressure on the other team. The Rangers aren’t about anything. If they have to fight and distract they have nothing coming. But this next game will tell a huge story. The Rangers at home will be tough.
The reality is that every game in a playoff series is important in it’s own way – each has it’s own “if Team X wins, this happens; if Team X loses, this happens” set of scenarios.
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You are right. I’m just voicing my thoughts based on what I have seen in many 7 game series. Basketball and baseball included. The main thing being that the Caps have a tough game coming up Sunday. But certainly a winnable game. Can they put down the Rangers with some solid play is the question now.
just wanted to get a feel for how you guys are feeling after two games
Over at BSB some of us are on suicide watch. How confident do you guys feel heading into the garden tomorrow? Do you are you guys confident in the “s word” or are you guys on edge because of what happened last year?
As for the game I think you are giving the rangers too much credit. To me the team looked dead after the first five minutes in the first. They couldn’t put together two solid shifts in a row and refused to get the puck into the dirty areas around Nuervirth and I’ll refrain from discussing the lack of PP that the Rangers had because it was just too putrid to watch.
This has been the problem with the rangers this year, they would have one game where they fight hard but could not get over the hump and then they would come out the next game with one brief burst in the first period and then die only to have one spastic last ditch effort in the third that comes up fruitless and Sam Rosen would say “And the Rangers will run out of time”
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I’m thinking the games at MSG get split, and it ends with Game 5 at VC. I think Lundqvist is good enough that he will steal 1 game – he is the only reason the first 2 games haven’t been blowouts. The Rangers are actually playing fairly well against the Caps, but I think they’re just outmatched when it comes to skill.
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by timmyv38 on Apr 16, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Caps have blown two game series leads in 8 out of the last 20 seasons. I’m not going to unclench until there’s a handshake line.
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by Knee high to a duck on Apr 16, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
IOW, nobody snatches defeat from the jaws of victory like the Capitals…
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by CapitalCentre on Apr 16, 2011 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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