GDT R3G7 Capitals @ Lightning 2018-05-23 8:00pm EST NBCSN, CBC, SN, TVAS

[Surreylily]

I snapped this picture off the TV for those who can't watch the pregame show. Locker is wearing a Rock the Red  wig.

 
Thanks for that!

[Surreylily]

I think, if we come out in the first 5 - 10 minutes and play like we did the last game, then we will have this.  They will have their heads on a swivel and we can pick and choose our hits from there, just to keep them on their toes.
A lot will depend on staying out of the box also, but seeing who the refs are this game.... meh....

[newtoCapsparty]

I snapped this picture off the TV for those who can't watch the pregame show. Locker is wearing a Rock the Red  wig.

Thank you for that!  Very thoughtful to post for everyone. 

[newtoCapsparty]

Ready for tonight---Caps banner, winter scarf, hockey mug, and Ovechkin jersey.  Also, my headphones in case I have to resort to the radio broadcast.  Go CAPS! 


Sorry, meant 'coffee' mug....

[Surreylily]

Ready for tonight---Caps banner, winter scarf, hockey mug, and Ovechkin jersey.  Also, my headphones in case I have to resort to the radio broadcast.  Go CAPS! 


Sorry, meant 'coffee' mug....

Amateur!   
 

[mayka1979]

LETS GO CAPS !!
THIS IS OUR TIME !!!
GO CAPS GO !!!
So stressed .....

[Surreylily]

Tee hee.  Got some pre-game.
Still bizarre to hear the likes of Dickbury and co. say nice things about our guys.      Especially Ovi, who they love to bash.

[DC_1908]

Ready for tonight---Caps banner, winter scarf, hockey mug, and Ovechkin jersey.  Also, my headphones in case I have to resort to the radio broadcast.  Go CAPS! 


Sorry, meant 'coffee' mug....

Coffee being code-name for whiskey right?

[alta]

Critical issue -- everybody get on board with rooting hard for the Nats against the Padres this afternoon.  It seems that Caps only win when the Nats win. 

G1: Nats Beat Arizona -- Caps win
G2: Nats Beat Arizona -- Caps win
G3: Nats Rain out -- Caps lose
G4: Nats Rain out -- Caps lose
G5: Nats Lose -- Caps lose
G6: Nats Beat San Diego -- Caps win

Very important that the Nats win today!

we are scrod

[alta]

Coffee being code-name for whiskey right?

everything is code name for whiskey 

[alta]

I think I'm gonna watch the game neked, it's a good thing I shaved to day




until the dog gets in one of her licking moods anyway....

[DC_1908]

Hey everyone, how them nerves going?


Apart of me wants to be proud of whatever happens. I think the team has showed some serious heart and evolution these playoffs. Yes, I know I know, Cup or bust. Absolutely. But if it is bust, at least some growing pains were handled, some evolution happened, and the narrative shifted even if slightly. I said it before but experience is so important for going on deep playoff runs most of the time. The west had a wild year for some first timers but look at Tampa they've been in these spots tons. Pitt was the same previous, and so were a lot of Cup winners.


It sucks that we finally get a deeper playoff run so late into Ovie and Nicky's careers, but at this point as a fan I'd of taken anything from this season.


Now all that said. I don't want to be too optimistic about tonights chances because with how things go for us, you never know. But despite my nerves, I have more confidence in this group that I ever have. So there is that. I believe there is absolutely a way where the Caps get into that arena and walk away with a W and a first cup final with Ovechkin. Just about the execution.


I feel like regardless of what happens tonight for me, the narrative of this season and especially this playoffs is growth in surprising places. I feel far more confident in our forward and defensive depth than I used to, and it's because of players like Wilson, Stephenson, Vrana, Kempny and Oshie. The first three are all draft picks for us and seeing the evolution of their games, Wilson settling into not just a great agitator and physical presence but a scoring threat, and an asset on the forecheck. Stephenson has become a hustle machine, he's like if Brooks Laich could of actually skated fast and not just had hustle. He works, he's an excellent PK guy and he is comfortable playing any forward position to boot. With faceoff skills as a former natural center. Vrana has impressed me these playoffs, he's been fast yes, but he's now finally learning to utilize his speed to hit. Yes hit. He forechecked a bunch these playoffs, and his defensive stick has been more active. He may not be a defensive wizard, but he's committed, he cares. Kempny is just a surprise for me, we needed another Top 4 D who simply could be steady, not look out of place out there. I have no idea how Chicago let him go, maybe it was just a placement thing, he needed the right roster and role to excel. But he's looked very steady next to Carlson in big hard games and seems none the worse wear and tear wise. One of BMGM's few surprise "hits" in regards to trading honestly. Lastly Oshie, if we ever lose Ovechkin it's either Oshie or Beagle that gets the C imo. I don't know if people remember this but Oshie was injured heading into the playoffs and hasn't been playing 100% all playoffs health wise. Yet he's still out there making a difference in every facet of the ice. Forecheck, PP, PK, cycle, backcheck, netural clog, net presence. I mean he out works more than one defender on the ice while injured.


A lot of those names are players who are younger, and signed to us for a decent length of time. So my reason for optimism is that those are names that have shown growth in the crucial playoff games and they certainly make our future seem far less bleak than I had originally thought heading into the season.


Anyway, rant over, let's go Caps crazy Game 7 I can't wait but also don't know if I can take it.

Yeah, how on earth they go from underachieving failures, to overachieving with 3-4 near/perfect games to get them to a game 7 in a third round after not making out of the second with superior rosters can only be explained as an anomaly. . .


Well, put up or shut up time

[Surreylily]

I think I'm gonna watch the game neked, it's a good thing I shaved to day




until the dog gets in one of her licking moods anyway....

I think I speak for most when I say "EEEEEEEEEEEEEwwwwwwwwwww!"

[Surreylily]

I think I'm gonna watch the game neked, it's a good thing I shaved to day




until the dog gets in one of her licking moods anyway....

EEEEWWWWW!

[ArJunaZ]

I think I'm gonna watch the game neked, it's a good thing I shaved to day




until the dog gets in one of her licking moods anyway....

My cats are ready!!!!

[ArJunaZ]

[Mickstix]

Go get em' boyz!! Didn't expect a ECF game this year, much less a game 7.. Gonna try and not get too bent either way!

[ArJunaZ]

PIERRE McGUIRE

[mayka1979]

HERE WE GO !!!!!!!   THIS GAME IS BEAUTIFUL !!!!

[ArJunaZ]