You like Dowd so you say that. If it was Carlson you'd be skewering him. Bottom line is I don't give a shit how hard he's played -- he HAS TO keep control of his stick and not get high sticking penalties or his ass should get some fucking splinters.
Be nice. I don't "like" Dowd. I'm kind of neutral on his overall play. I simply commented on how hard he's playing. I like Carlson, but he has had some brain farts today as well, hence my 714 comment. There have been way too many dumb penalties today. AFAIC the Caps have not had the fight they needed in them for most of this game. Why we backed off the tough physical play in game 1 is something I would like to know. Caps have shifted back to their "patient" regular season game play, which is dangerous against a hungry fast team that shoots a LOT and in a playoff game.