GDT#25 Devils @ Capitals 7:00 p.m. Fri Nov 30, 2018 NBCSWA+, NHLN-US, TVAS, MSG+

[Surreylily]

It doesn't happen much anymore because right now Willy is the only one in the league under a microscope. Even Marchand isn't scrutinized this much. Point is, other players will intentionally put themselves in compromising positions around Willy in an effort to get the call and get Willy off the ice, and for an extended period of time. Guys that intend to make a career of this game learn early on how to fool the zebras. It is the reason the league put in the diving rule, which is rarely called.

Sadly I think you're right.   

[alta]

but, other than the zebras ruining a game with a bad call, the Caps still won their 7th in a row. However, thanks to the zebras this game feels like anything but a win

[Surreylily]

It does rather take the shine off it.  Especially as it was only Nicky's  second hat-trick.

[ArJunaZ]

Back from the game.


The real star of this game was Holtby.  The defense hung him out to dry, over and over again.  NJ had at least half a dozen breakaways/2 on 1's that they managed well, and he stopped ALL of them.  When it was 4-2 Caps it could have just as easily been 6-4 NJ.  And the refs missed an egregious one where a NJ player stuck his stick right in Holtby's mask.

The stick under Holtby's mask belonged to Eller I believe. It was definitely one of our guys. Both sticks were together and i could see how someone there without replay would see it as a Devils penalty.

[Surreylily]

Actually, it wasn't just that one call.  I think I said earlier that we've seen some very badly officiated games, but this was one of the worst.

[Maacoshark]

The stick under Holtby's mask belonged to Eller I believe. It was definitely one of our guys. Both sticks were together and i could see how someone there without replay would see it as a Devils penalty.

    As much as I dislike Eller I have to defend him here. It was actually Djoos that got Holtby under the mask with his stick. Definitely our guy.

[Maacoshark]

    I'm curious if anyone here actually saw the butt end by the Devil player. I never did see it and they wouldnt show a replay. Did it even happen? Or was it a make up call for the bad call on Wilson?

[Surreylily]

    I'm curious if anyone here actually saw the butt end by the Devil player. I never did see it and they wouldnt show a replay. Did it even happen? Or was it a make up call for the bad call on Wilson?

Nope. not me.  I was typing at the time anyway.

[ArJunaZ]

    I'm curious if anyone here actually saw the butt end by the Devil player. I never did see it and they wouldnt show a replay. Did it even happen? Or was it a make up call for the bad call on Wilson?

They never showed it. I never understood why they miss the opportunity to show the fans the infraction, even when they have extra time.

[Surreylily]

They never showed it. I never understood why they miss the opportunity to show the fans the infraction, even when they have extra time.

COS WE.RE THE CAPS LUV!         

[Maacoshark]

They never showed it. I never understood why they miss the opportunity to show the fans the infraction, even when they have extra time.

    Maybe it wasnt shown because there was nothing to see. A double minor is pretty serious. You would think they would show it.

[Surreylily]

Copy/paste            


Pretty sure the Caps, or Ted isn't in control of what the tv shows, or what the NHL control.

[ArJunaZ]

COS WE.RE THE CAPS LUV!     

No, I'm talking about the Comcast production team dear. They  often frustrate me by failing to shine light on many penalties so we can see if they were warrantedd.

[Surreylily]

No, I'm talking about the Comcast production team dear. They  often frustrate me by failing to shine light on many penalties so we can see if they were warrantedd.

Are they not under the same instructions?

[Surreylily]

Honestly, I'm really surprised there were not more chants of "refs, you suck"  during tonight's game.  Maybe comcast didn't want to show it because it was just too embarrassing?

[alta]

the NHL channel gave Backy the #1 star of the night for his 2nd career hat trick, which I could’ve sworn they said in house and in the post game that it was his 3rd

[Surreylily]

the NHL channel gave Backy the #1 star of the night for his 2nd career hat trick, which I could’ve sworn they said in house and in the post game that it was his 3rd

Your Alzheimer's getting even worse than mine.  They said 2nd.   

[Surreylily]

Nighty night peeps.

[4 Caps]

No supplemental discipline for Wilson, so that is good news and the right decision.


In the arena they said it was Backstrom’s third hat trick but apparently one was in the post season so officially he only has two in the regular season.  Stats are based on the regular season. 

[richkrt99]

No supplemental discipline for Wilson, so that is good news and the right decision.


In the arena they said it was Backstrom’s third hat trick but apparently one was in the post season so officially he only has two in the regular season.  Stats are based on the regular season.

Where did you here this?


And why is all the chatter on this hit in the wrong (Islanders) thread?