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Game Day Open Thread - Jets @ Caps

Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals, Feb 9, 2012 7:00 PM EST




Tonight's probable netminders:


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Tomas Vokoun 39 2161 22 13 1 89 2.47 1114 1025 .920 4
Ondrej Pavelec 45 2575 19 18 6 116 2.70 1315 1199 .912 3

Have at it, people.

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22 a healthy scratch, hmmm ,dont know what to think

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 9, 2012 6:00 PM EST reply actions  

Message.
FTFY.

....when the truth is if they knew anything about the game, they'd be in it.
--GMGM

by redlineblue on Feb 9, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

“Play better.”

Please, call me F&B.

by Rob Parker on Feb 9, 2012 6:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, he was able to play his way off the fourth line, at least.

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

by EmilyB on Feb 9, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Seems the F-18 is the only fighter jet employed by the Royal Canadian Air Force for anything other than training or patrol

So actually the team we are playing against tonight are the Hornets.
-unless they are talking about the transports needed to ferry teams up there to play

I used to be a hockey player, but then I took an arrow in the knee

by Icebat on Feb 9, 2012 6:17 PM EST reply actions  

Brian McNally @bmcnally14
#Caps lines vs #Jets: Ovechkin-Johansson-Brouwer. Chimera-Perreault-Semin. Hendricks-Halpern-Ward. Aucoin-Laich-Beagle.
#Caps d-pairings vs. #Jets: Alzner-Carlson. Schultz-Wideman. Hamrlik-Orlov. Tomas Vokoun in goal. Opposed by Ondrej Pavelec.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 6:38 PM EST reply actions  

That’s gotta be a sign Laich isn’t feeling great, right? Just a way to manage minutes? No way he’s been bad enough to demote himself.

Please, call me F&B.

by Rob Parker on Feb 9, 2012 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Same as last game, I’m guessing. Just means they want to be careful with him.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m hoping Ovi comes out ripping ass again. His fire is so important to this team…especially now. Go Caps.

by Wilderthing on Feb 9, 2012 6:41 PM EST reply actions  

I’m hoping Ovi comes out ripping ass again.

As long as he doesn’t take his pre-game Beano, sure.

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by Bald Pollack on Feb 9, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

In my experience, ripping ass does nothing but annoy my teammates.

by discuit on Feb 9, 2012 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

i feel like if ovi ripped his ass we might have another injury on our hands

One of my fondest memories of childhood was sitting with my father, watching Dale Hunter pound another players face into the ice.

by wildcaps on Feb 9, 2012 6:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Locker always amuses me with his three players in a triangle formations.

by lagomorph on Feb 9, 2012 6:42 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions  

Stuck on the fing Metro just past Fort Totten on Red line just started moving after about 10 minutes. Hate being late to the game

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity"

by caps_shutterbug on Feb 9, 2012 6:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Good evening RB.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m loving Wides and give him a lot of latitude, but I hope he keeps the opposing, puck-carrying forwards in front of him tonight. – T.V.

by Wilderthing on Feb 9, 2012 7:01 PM EST reply actions  

Hullo folks

Here’s hoping the boys kick some ass.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:02 PM EST reply actions  

Hiya RB :)

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Good evening WOI.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Good evening, Timmy.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Good Evening All

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:09 PM EST reply actions  

Howdy Rag :)

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions  

how the men looking so far?

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:11 PM EST reply actions  

Red.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Hi Words!!!

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:11 PM EST reply actions  

:-)

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Good evening everyone, Hoping for the big win here.

"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 Feb 9, 2012 7:12 PM EST reply actions  

Howdy Caps

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh come on. Tighten it up, fellahs.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:12 PM EST reply actions  

So, wonder why Pavelec doesn’t wear the laces at the neck of his jersey?

That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52

by boutros23 on Feb 9, 2012 7:13 PM EST reply actions  

Maybe he thinks it’s lame like we do.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Walton is saying how fast WPG is and Caps have to be wary of it.

"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 Feb 9, 2012 7:14 PM EST reply actions  

sigh. clear the damn puck

"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 Feb 9, 2012 7:14 PM EST reply actions  

HI GM

"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 Feb 9, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Good evening GM.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Hiya GMama. :)

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Wardo playing bull in a china shop again

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:17 PM EST reply actions  

Aw, they’re watchin’ in Hershey:

@ScottStuccio

Aucoin with a scoring chance denied by a deflection.

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

by EmilyB on Feb 9, 2012 7:17 PM EST reply actions  

You just made me think of those jerseys with the Hershey Kisses on ’em.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s in DC.

That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52

by boutros23 on Feb 9, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh.

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

by EmilyB on Feb 9, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

the fuck was that, OV and Mojo?

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions  

Weird

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I still can’t believe they went with ‘Jets’.

All it does is song cue West Side Story in my head.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:19 PM EST reply actions  

Ok, thanks. Now I’ll be singing that to myself ALL night!

by Goaliemama on Feb 9, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Hee hee hee

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I hope I didn’t miss their rumble with those greasy Sharks!

"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."

by Whiter Mage on Feb 9, 2012 7:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

San Jose better watch their asses.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m snappin’ my fingers….

by Goaliemama on Feb 9, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s like Brooks is making up for Ovie having to stay clean shaven…

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

Brooks wearing Mike’s A?

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

by EmilyB on Feb 9, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions  

Oh Troy…

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:22 PM EST reply actions  

Is it just me, or do a lot of guys on both sides have a lot of playoff-like beardishness going on?

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:23 PM EST reply actions  

Every game in the SE is a playoff game from here on out.

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

by EmilyB on Feb 9, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Oooh right…

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions  

‘Cause we’re playing a playoff like game.

by Goaliemama on Feb 9, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Why was Ward there all by himself?

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:24 PM EST reply actions  

Poor baby. Prolly just needs a hug.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:26 PM EST up reply actions  

damn that was close

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:25 PM EST reply actions  

What are the shots on goal?

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions  

NHL.com has 5-2, Caps.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Buenos Noches

I’m actually sitting in a hotel room a decent golf drive away from the Prudential Center. I briefly flirted with the idea of going to the Devils-Blues game, but instead bit the bullet and purchased GameCenter and am watching the Caps on my iPad. Not enjoying the lack of scoring chances so far…

"Hockey is my life, wine is my passion." -- Igor Larionov

by Scott in Shaw on Feb 9, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions  

Howdy Scott. Welcome to the party.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey WOI.

Random prediction: Aucoin points tonight.

"Hockey is my life, wine is my passion." -- Igor Larionov

by Scott in Shaw on Feb 9, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Points at what? ;-)

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions  

yay, the Caps being the team handing the opponent a long shot-drought

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions  

How the fuck was that not hooking against MOJO/??

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:30 PM EST reply actions  

Oh sasha, TO machine

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:31 PM EST reply actions  

did I just see Semin hustling ??

by drchew69 on Feb 9, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

Fehrsie not having a good game. good thing it’s for another team

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

C’mon boys…shoot it ON net…not around it.

by Wilderthing on Feb 9, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

Caps are looking 10X better after whethering the Jets storm first 10 minutes.

by Kolzilla on Feb 9, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

So, Ovie got dumped on his ass because the ice sucks again?

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

Katie Carrera@kcarrera

Laich has just 1 shift (26 secs) so far in the 1st. He was on the ice during the commercial break testing his knee, stays out for f/o. #Caps

by icehammer97 on Feb 9, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions  

I doubt he’s 100%

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions  

So, sit him and rest it. Let Marjo and Matty get some extra minutes at center.

by Wilderthing on Feb 9, 2012 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

They are getting extra minutes, since they’re the top 2 centers. Only alternative would be Aucoin or Beagle at 4C.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Gaahhhhh

Gormley the Lipless!

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:34 PM EST reply actions  

Ovie has turned it up

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:36 PM EST reply actions  

I love watching him do those wicked changes of direction.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

nice play, dima!

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

“Beautiful goaltending”? He didn’t see it, and almost let it in…

"Hockey is my life, wine is my passion." -- Igor Larionov

by Scott in Shaw on Feb 9, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

Ovi looks quick tonight. That was a nice little move and shot by Orlov, too.

by hell0 on Feb 9, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

Oh wow…that was so close.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions  

Caps are actually really carrying play.

by Kolzilla on Feb 9, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions  

They are for once heavily outshooting their opponent too

Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."

Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.

by breaklance on Feb 9, 2012 7:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Caps are getting some pressure here.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions  

like what i see!

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions  

me too! they bringing it!

by feeya7 on Feb 9, 2012 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Schultz with his Ray Bolger imitation

by drchew69 on Feb 9, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions  

holy shit, 11-3 on shots

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Ovi showed up so far, and so did good Sasha

Proud member of the Popsicle Division of the Cupcake Conference.

by Bman21212 on Feb 9, 2012 7:39 PM EST reply actions  

damn, wanted to see a goal at the last minute there.

by j762 on Feb 9, 2012 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

That’s it boys. Looking good.

by Wilderthing on Feb 9, 2012 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

Need to puncture Pav. I don’t like hearing how he’s “dialed in.”
Onwards.

"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 Feb 9, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions  

Evening folks, nice period

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Feb 9, 2012 7:41 PM EST reply actions  

Evenin’

"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 Feb 9, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

hey C&S

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Feb 9, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Hiya Big

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey WOI

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Feb 9, 2012 7:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Hello B

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Feb 9, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey RAG

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Feb 9, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Good evening.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey TV38

Why no Knuble tonight? Scratched??

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Feb 9, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes. Beagle in for him.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Feb 9, 2012 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

guess he deserves it

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Feb 9, 2012 7:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I have fielded three phone calls in the first period so far. One fairly serious. I hope this is not a trend for the rest of the night.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Feb 9, 2012 7:44 PM EST reply actions  

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