Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ 'Canes

by J.P. on Jan 20, 2012 5:00 PM EST in Game Day Open Threads

Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes, Jan 20, 2012 7:00 PM EST

Next Game

Washington Capitals
@ Carolina Hurricanes

Friday, Jan 20, 2012, 7:00 PM EST
RBC Center

Friday Caps Clips: Caps @ 'Canes Game Day

Tonight's probable netminders:

	GP	MIN	W	L	O	GA	GAA	SA	SV	SV%	SO
Tomas Vokoun	33	1799	19	11	0	76	2.53	917	841	.917	2
Cam Ward	41	2374	16	17	7	119	3.01	1252	1133	.905	1

Have at it, people.

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Dark and silent late last night
I think I might have heard the highway calling
Geese in flight and dogs that bite
Signs that might be omens say I going, going

"Fais gros comme moi!" - Alex Ovechkin

by Gould Old Days on Jan 20, 2012 5:10 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

JT among the best singer/songwriters ever.
I’d put Paul Simin on that list too.

"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen

by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

Omens for Canes or Caps? And be they dark?

"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen

by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions

figured nervy would get another start after beasting last game. a little disappointed he’s not getting more of a shot.

by Bdubvetchkin on Jan 20, 2012 5:10 PM EST reply actions

*neuvy. stupid spellcheck

by Bdubvetchkin on Jan 20, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions

I feel you, but at the same time, if Vokes is going to be our guy in the playoffs, I’d like to see him in there when he is healthy and rested, regardless of how others play.

by feeya7 on Jan 20, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions

Both early games blacked out again. Darn you GCL!

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 5:12 PM EST reply actions

Hey Cody

Out for s stroll in the MTL

You perhaps knew me better as "Your Nation's Capital." Same great commentary, now with 100% more transparency!

by EmilyB on Jan 20, 2012 5:27 PM EST reply actions

And now … the rest of the story

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by EmilyB on Jan 20, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions

Meanies. They call him ugly.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions

They call him a nerd. Does that mean ugly?I thought it was a Jackson Browne album cover.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 6:10 PM EST up reply actions

At least we found a player even uglier Ovechkin.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions

Guess I shouldn’t have just skimmed for the name.
How is he ugly though? Oh well. I’ll leave that for the ladies.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions

He’s a nerd?

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 20, 2012 6:34 PM EST up reply actions

so Kundratek and Perreault are in the picture, too, but they ignored that, lol

I didn’t see the pic of Carlson, but saw Schultz and Beagle. More amusing last year when they snapped pics of Vogel, etc.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 20, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions

Headin out to RBC soon. Hope to see a lot of caps goals. Have a good time tonight, folks.

by brooksengr on Jan 20, 2012 5:33 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions

We’re about 30 minutes out from RBC Center. Go Caps!

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by Backeez Got Back on Jan 20, 2012 5:41 PM EST via Android app reply actions

Per Vogs

#Caps lines tonight vs. Carolina: 8-90-20, 25-21-28, 26-15-42, 22-85-50. Defense: 27-6, 81-74, 44-36. Vokoun in net.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 6:37 PM EST reply actions

That 3rd D pairing makes me a little nervous.

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions

The second line D makes me nervous….

by KSR17 on Jan 20, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, Carlson will need to be the stay at home guy on that one.

Uh oh.

I see you've played knifey-spoony before!

by Holt Worth on Jan 20, 2012 6:45 PM EST up reply actions

Hunter might need to…Czech…himself before he wrecks himself.

I see you've played knifey-spoony before!

by Holt Worth on Jan 20, 2012 6:44 PM EST up reply actions

Saw the starting D were 74-44 so we shall see.

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

Now the kids are out together, really don’t like that pairing. Would like to see 55 get a shot at going with 81. After all he was best when working with an aggressive D man.

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions

Be watching tonight’s, um, hootenanny via Foxsports Carolina. No “No Relation”s, but plenty of “Cam Ward Says No”s. Drink!

by Acer Jonesy's Laughker on Jan 20, 2012 6:44 PM EST reply actions

Good evening all.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 6:53 PM EST reply actions

Hey RB

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 6:57 PM EST up reply actions

Hey boutros. Feeling and better?

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, thanks.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions

Right back at ya mon frere

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions

Hey Spidey. Is the week from meeting-hell over?

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions

It is, but next week isn’t looking much better. I got a call late today asking when I might squeeze 30 minutes in on Monday, and my only option was 8am.

With the busy-ness comes job security, but I’m exhausted.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:02 PM EST up reply actions

I can imagine.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions

Nice to see Greenie in good spirits

Back in DC! @backstrom19 @kbackstrom85 @Paul_Dubs Tj Doremus and his wonderful girlfriend over for dinner & game tonight.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 6:59 PM EST reply actions

Was just about to post that, along with an awwwww.

"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 Jan 20, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions

Who is @Paul_Dubs? Am I supposed to know who that is?

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions

all the kids know who he is!! just kidding I have no idea

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions

I assume it’s a friend. I’ve seen him referenced before.

"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 Jan 20, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

hey guys. ho hum day will hopefully lead to a win tonight!

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:02 PM EST reply actions

hey Wisco.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions

hey RB

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions

Bears also getting underway.

"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 Jan 20, 2012 7:03 PM EST reply actions

Go Holtby!

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions

Love Friday games, GO CAPS!

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 20, 2012 7:05 PM EST reply actions

Normally, I’d agree, but the boy has a 9pm high school game tonight, so I have to venture out later.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions

Good luck, GO STLSpidey-kid-team!

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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 20, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah. 1 victory all year. But – it says “Varsity Ice Hockey” on his college applications.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

For shame on having those youngsters with such a late start. Have they no morals?
Hope your guys win. ;)

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

9:00pm is early some weeks.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

Just a tad soapboxy OT for a second – if the Colts hire Jim Tressel as their headcoach, what fucking message does that send? Don’t give me the “everyone gets a chance” answer. That would be an embarrassment to the NFL.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:05 PM EST reply actions

Is that the rumor du jour? Gross.

"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 Jan 20, 2012 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

Saw something on Twitter.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions

If he follows in the unsuccessful footsteps of Saban, Spurrier, Carroll etc, he won’t last long anyhow and embarass himself.

Coming from a lifelong Michigan fan, that’s probably the nicest thing I could say about an OSU coach who I abhor.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

Got a job today now hoping the Caps finish the day right.

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Congrats!

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks, I actually took this one after being turned down for a better job so it is great to have a job but feels a little bad at the same time but looking on the bright side.

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions

Hey, one job is better than no job. I just had to reapply for mine.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions

And?

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions

Don’t know anything yet. Probably won’t for a while.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

This one ends in August and the other was full time which is why I wanted it a little more but it would have required me to move to Nashville.

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

Congrats on landing the job.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

Awesome. Congratulations!!

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

As others have said, congrats.

"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 Jan 20, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

nice job!

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions

Hunter looks like he puts the tie on in protest. He looks so uncomfortable.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:09 PM EST reply actions

he should pulla bill carmody and never wear a tie.

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions

Sound quality on the Bears radio is awful tonight. I might have to turn it loud to actually make out what they’re saying.

"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 Jan 20, 2012 7:11 PM EST reply actions

Hit the fucking net!!!

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:11 PM EST reply actions

What did the net do to us?

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

I forgot to add: GO CAPS! Kill’em!

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:11 PM EST reply actions

Howdy everyone

Let’s go team.

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:12 PM EST reply actions

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

Hey Brutus.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

Knuble on babysitting duty again?

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:12 PM EST reply actions

Hola. I really hate these Canes unis. They look even worse next to the totally awesome Caps retros.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Good evening. Shocked to read a whole post from you without an f-bomb. Calm day?

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

Eh. We got blindsided by a group trying to circumvent local government and get Congress to impose some serious social conservative stuff on us. Not fun. Gotta go deal with that Monday. Yee haw. Launched a few f bombs over that on twitter

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Did you visit the mittvmitt.com site?

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions

Yes :)

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I loved that film Very well done.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions

I am still surprised the Flyers gave up on Nodl.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:13 PM EST reply actions

He was pretty rotten there.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

On waivers no less.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

Paul Holmgren is the master at roster management. Ted should fire GMGM and poach Holmgren.

Go Flyerz!

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Somebody tell the Caps that when Ovi is on the ice, the puck is supposed to be in the offensive zone…….

by Wilderthing on Jan 20, 2012 7:13 PM EST reply actions

probably the ugliest turnover you could commit

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:14 PM EST reply actions

Hope I don’t hear so much about Hurricanes shooting on net all net. More offensse please.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions

Hendy is an angry man.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions

..but.. we were on offense, why.. what.. fight.. huh?

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions

Hendy drops em

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions

Whoa, Hendy

"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 Jan 20, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions

Did Dima hit the post?

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions

If we had scored there and it got waived off because of the fight I would have been pissed.

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:16 PM EST reply actions

That’s what I was thinking.

"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 Jan 20, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions

uh o. Tell me how the fight goes.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:16 PM EST reply actions

Lots of haymakers thrown by both none hit.

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions

Pretty tame. No real punches landed.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions

Hendy seems to win the same number as Bradley. Always an adventure.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:17 PM EST up reply actions

Less blood for Hendy, tho.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions

he’s been fighting so much lately….wish he’d take a night or two off from that

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:16 PM EST reply actions

Hendy is just an angry individual

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:16 PM EST reply actions

Just hearing the name Skinner makes me want to jump on the ice and hit him.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions

Habs are up on Pitt 1-0

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions

Lovely.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions

1-1. Sorry.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions

2-1 Habs

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions

2-1 Habs now

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions

just checked MTL and saw Habs scoed in 34 seconds in game. wow

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions

sigh. Come on Caps. The other goalie is getting bored.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions

Sash just got pummeled

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:19 PM EST reply actions

Shocked Sasha didn’t get a dive call there. That was a dive!!

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:19 PM EST reply actions

It’s only a dive if you land. He was almost in LEO.

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions

a bit late tuning in, but all things considered, worth it.

how the boys looking?

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:20 PM EST reply actions

Airborne. Also, a couple mental mistakes, but no consequences yet.

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions

who did hendy fight?

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions

Joslin

by TFG on Jan 20, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions

Getting any looks? Any more offense so far or is it too early to tell?

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions

Not really. Semin’s had a couple shots.. looks like the most active player thus far. Hoping this is one of those two-goal nights of his.

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions

Shots on goal even at four. Mark that.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:22 PM EST reply actions

MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Seem MTL scored again.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:23 PM EST reply actions

We’re reluctant Habs fans tonight, right?

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Reluctant? No way. Very willing.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions

We are fans of anyone playing the Pens

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions

Have to mute the game on the ’puter, the Joel Rifkin episode of Seinfeld is on…

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:24 PM EST reply actions

knubs on the 4th line again?

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:25 PM EST reply actions

oh, fuck their horn

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:25 PM EST reply actions

better than the Panther growl

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

i’m not sure about that

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

I’d feel like a real doofus if after my team scoerd a goal I heard a panther “Rowl!”

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions

“Rowl!” is better than ripping of a fan cheer of another team.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Or a cannon

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions

no thank you

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

i knew someone would say that

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions

Nice, Mo. To the PP!

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:25 PM EST reply actions

He’s been playing well.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

If that had been Sasha, it would have been called a dive. Nice job, Mojo.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions

love mojo’s skating

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions

Canes announcers just said “Hunter said Caps are content to sit back and play defensive game”. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry………

by Wilderthing on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions

I don’t believe that.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions

Believe what? They said it.

by Wilderthing on Jan 20, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions

Think they’ll just hang back and play defensive now? Hope not.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions

Tripp can fripp it.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions

Bears down 2-0/. Binghamton’s goal horn is a killer.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions

Glancing up at the screen with my shitty eyesight, it looks like there are two Caps teams of yesteryear playing each other.

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by Hang a Laingtern on Your Problems on Jan 20, 2012 7:26 PM EST reply actions

I hate Carolina’s lame rip off of horn guy.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Wow. Awful PP thus far.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:29 PM EST reply actions

And now worse.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:29 PM EST up reply actions

they have a cowbell guy too?? c’mon

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:29 PM EST reply actions

Bullshit. I hate this.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:29 PM EST reply actions

JC74 has put himself right out of the “untouchable” bucket. I would not be surprised to see him go at the trade deadline.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions

Agree…would have to say his stock has fallen A LOT since opening night.

by ralCapsFan on Jan 20, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions

Who’d take him?

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions

A 21-year-old large defenseman who can move the puck? A lot of people.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions

Struggling, no doubt, but I think there’s a difference between that and trading a just turned 22yo dman. Could he go in a hockey trade, it’s possible, but he’s a good asset to have, know he can play better and his RFA no arb rights contract should be reasonable, relatively speaking.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 20, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions

Lame PP. Can’t even keep posession.

And shit.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:29 PM EST reply actions

wow

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions

Pathetic

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions

okay, so they decided not to have a good PP this time

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions

wow

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions

so stupid.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions

JC god damn

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions

well that wasn’t good at all

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions

Laziness?

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions

Who plowed in Vokoun?

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Laich – who was trying to catch up to Jokinen.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions

Going to the bakery for some home cooking obviously.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions

Laich.

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions

Run Ward.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:31 PM EST reply actions

No relation.

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions

damn you

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions

drink!

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions

turnovers in our zone is probably worse than Al Qaeda

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:31 PM EST reply actions

Anyone know what’s doing in Chicago?

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:33 PM EST reply actions

Crazy ass snowstorm.

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions

Snow. Lots of it. We’re at the bottom of it here in the STL.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions

it’s nucking futz

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by Wisco12 on Jan 20, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions

Uh-oh, sounds like 3-0 Bingo. Holts having a baaad night.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:34 PM EST reply actions

Yes, it’s 3-0.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 20, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions

How about that PP goal, hunh?! Oh..oops. :P

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:34 PM EST reply actions

Uh oh, power play.

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:36 PM EST reply actions

Dammit. Carlson can’t bleed either.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:36 PM EST reply actions

Fuuku Ruutu

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by boutros23 on Jan 20, 2012 7:36 PM EST reply actions

Uh oh. A power play.

Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.

by Knubles and Bits on Jan 20, 2012 7:36 PM EST reply actions

I’m scared to go on another power play..

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions

Carlson didn’t get the memo to bleed. OTOH, based on the last PP, maybe that’s a good thing.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions

Sounds like CAR is being physical.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions

Godammit. Hit the fucking net.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions

bleed, you sonofabitch

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions

wtf. come on!

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions

Put out the 4th line for the PP they can’t do much worse

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions

are you effing serious?

Get your s together ya bastards

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions

I’m sorry… Sometimes I yell..

by Brutus89 on Jan 20, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions

He’s home free if that puck isn’t bouncing. This is pathetic.

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by winterion on Jan 20, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions

Jesus Eff’ing Christ, enough with the damn SH chances. Awful. Inexcusable.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions

these sorry fucks. lazy shits.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions

there is little else to say

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions

Please don’t be the washington marshmallows tonight.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:39 PM EST reply actions

more pk shots for car than pp shots for washington

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:39 PM EST reply actions

Caps have any time in their zone after the first 4 min?

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions

Must confess I’m not feeling too confident in the Caps chances tonight. Not only giving up the first goal but having it be a shortie as well.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 20, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions

who were the D men on skinner?

by j762 on Jan 20, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions

Hamrlik and Orlov

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 20, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions

Does he have Ovechkin double-shifting?

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions

yes

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions

Either that or Ovie took 2 shifts on his own

by icehammer97 on Jan 20, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions

I was wondering why Eakin and Ovie were on the ice together

by Rather Bengt on Jan 20, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions

Would you be more shocked if the answer was yes or no?

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Oh look no one in front of the net. Shocker.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions

zzzzzzz

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions

SECOND PERIOD OPEN THREAD

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by Becca H on Jan 20, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions

Not a good period, but actually very uneventful on both sides. Boring as heck.

On to 2P.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 20, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions

Walton must be a genius then, because it sound like the ’Canes were owning the period on the radio.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions

Well if thats gonna be the tone for the effort we can expect to see tonight, not much point in keeping tuned in to this one.

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by KillerTestudo on Jan 20, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions

Vokes looks like he’s gonna cut some bitches in the locker room.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 20, 2012 7:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I was shocked at the start of the game when I heard the Caps’ names being called a lot during their offensive push. I was used to what is now happening again, all D.

Me sad. Hope better is to come.

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by caps&skins on Jan 20, 2012 7:44 PM EST reply actions