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Title: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 02:57:27 PM Eastern
October 13 vs Rangers at Capital One Arena
Time: 7:30 pm
TV: TNT
Radio: Caps Radio 24/7, 106.7 FM

Washington Capitals 0-0-0
New York Ran
gers 0-0-0


Caps anticipated lines:
Ovechkin 8 - Kuznetsov 92 - Wilson 43
Mantha 39 - Eller 20 - Sprong 10
Sheary 73 - Lapierre 29 - Oshie 77
Hagelin 62 - Dowd 26 - Hathaway 21

Fehervary 42 - Carlson 74
Orlov 9 - Jensen 3
van Riemsdyk 57 - Schultz 2

Vanechek 41

Rags anticipated lines:
Lafreniere - Zibanejad - Kreider
Panarin - Strome - Kakko
Blais - Chytil - Goodrow
Hunt - Rooney - Reeves

Lindgren - Fox
Miller - Trouba
Tinordi - Nemeth

Georgiev

tonight's zebras:
Wes McCauley 4, Chris Rooney 5
Jonny Murray 95, Mark Shewchyk 92

https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-open-season-vs-rangers/c-326776588 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-open-season-vs-rangers/c-326776588)

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/13/vitek-vanecek-will-start-in-goal-for-capitals-in-season-opener/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/13/vitek-vanecek-will-start-in-goal-for-capitals-in-season-opener/)

scoring summary:
1st period:
Oshie PPG from Ovechkin and Kuznetsov at 4:39
2nd period:
Schultz PPG from Kuznetsov and Ovechkin at 12:38
Lapierre from Oshie and Sheary at 13:02
3rd period:
Ovechkin PPG from Mantha and Carlson at 2:37
Kreider PPG from Strome and Fox at 9:13
Ovechkin SHG from Kuznetsov and van Riemsdyk at 12:01

Caps win 5-1
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 04:02:12 PM Eastern
Awww hell, they back tonight!!  :wackysmile: 


Get them puppies warmed up Lil!!  :raspberry: :hearts:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 04:55:29 PM Eastern
 :banana: :banana: :banana:


The season is here!  The season is here!


Now, I'm somebody!
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 06:44:32 PM Eastern
it's one hour before the Caps season starts and the local sports talk radio is droning on about football


 ::)
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:17:04 PM Eastern
TNT has a pregame on Alta.. Gretzky just said Ovi is the greatest 'goal scorer' of all time!  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:18:04 PM Eastern
TNT has a pregame on Alta.. Gretzky just said Ovi is the greatest 'goal scorer' of all time!  :uh-huh:


tried to watch some of that, all I saw was four guys felating Gretzky
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:29:29 PM Eastern

tried to watch some of that, all I saw was four guys felating Gretzky
:rofl:   


Not really seeing a reason they need to wait till 7:40 to drop the puck..  :(  They're now in about the 5th minute of a Charles Barkley (hockey) special..  :clown:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:30:33 PM Eastern

tried to watch some of that, all I saw was four guys felating Gretzky
Well you missed them talking about how Wilson is probably nervous cause Reaves is there ?
 :huh:
WTF?


And FFS we have to listen to fucking Oldchick?
WTF TNT?  Why you rehashing this dickhead
What you couldnt find that bald dick head hiding in Cindy’s dirty underwear hamper?
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:36:17 PM Eastern
Where the hell is Lilly? This some bullshit!!!  :raised-eyebrow:  Somebody wake that girl up!!  :hearts:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:38:58 PM Eastern
is TNT waiting until after puck drop  :huh:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:41:36 PM Eastern
Where the hell is Lilly? This some bullshit!!!  :raised-eyebrow:  Somebody wake that girl up!!  :hearts:
Probably pre-game jitters
Either that or zipper wax failure?
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:49:24 PM Eastern
Osh babe!!
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:54:23 PM Eastern
Got the lead in goals at least.. Not sure we've won a draw yet?  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:56:57 PM Eastern
Too much standing around in it zone and slower to the puck but
We got a TJ so…
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:58:24 PM Eastern
Jesus. Is iPad a sponsor for this broadcast or what?
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 07:59:07 PM Eastern
Nice shot by Jensen! Bummer it's offside..
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:00:18 PM Eastern
I know my eyes are going but I just saw Kuzy forechecking and then Jensen scores ?
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:01:43 PM Eastern
Why do all the announcers hate the caps?
They were petitioning for offsides before it was challenged
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:02:24 PM Eastern
That’s in Eller. Don’t stick handle at the blueline on a odd man rush
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:08:07 PM Eastern
Did these broadcast guys get a memo to felate Panarin  and the Rangers?
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:09:48 PM Eastern
that double minor on TVR was horse shit
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:10:50 PM Eastern
Don't know if they hate the Caps, but they definitely have a serious crush on Bread and the Rags..
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:13:24 PM Eastern
its another P P




seems to be a theme
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:24:12 PM Eastern
Guess we didn't look too bad. Little slow as Rich said. Got the short end on the checks for sure. Hate PP's that get split by intermission. If they didn't have Panarin Im not sure they'd of had any real scoring chances. Need to keep him occupied.
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:26:49 PM Eastern
I know it's their first game and these things take time, but so far TNT sucks ass




and Gretzgy is too soft spoken for this
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:27:13 PM Eastern
Hey is this the boredom thread?  :huh:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:29:40 PM Eastern
Funny they busting on Wayne’s sweater…I was thinking the same thing.
Not exactly the kind of pregame and intermission I was expecting
Guess they are going for entertainment and not….hockey
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:31:44 PM Eastern
Funny they busting on Wayne’s sweater…I was thinking the same thing.
Not exactly the kind of pregame and intermission I was expecting
Guess they are going for entertainment and not….hockey


they also spent 25 of the 30 minute pre game talking about everything except tonight's game
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:33:36 PM Eastern
OV doesn't look like he hurt anything, and Lapierre looks good for his debut game
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:34:01 PM Eastern
Hey is this the boredom thread?  :huh:
Yea, we aint woke enough for the masses I guess.  :-\  And that intermission was sad. I was really hoping the NBA star would be able to stop all the "play" shots from Wayne Gretzky.  :clown:  Least we only have to watch these a few times a year.. Im stuck on Saturday listening to the Lightning homers cause Center Ice will be blacked out down here.  :poop:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: justwincaps on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:34:20 PM Eastern
Hey gang, it’s been a while.

Glad to have hockey back.   

Had to zip thru the first period recording.   Didn’t seem as chippy as I thought it would be.  Then again, the last time there was the all line brawl [except for the d-man who couldn’t runaway from Chara any faster than he did].  Did I miss the chipiness?   


BTW -thanks for the GDT Alta.
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:42:26 PM Eastern
great PK from Willy without his stick
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:47:12 PM Eastern
Hey gang, it’s been a while.

  Did I miss the chipiness?   


BTW -thanks for the GDT Alta.
What's up JustWin! Not too chippy.. Couple good checks from the Rags but that was about it. TVR wrestled someone after they hit (iirc) Jensen.. And yea, thanks Alta for the GDT!
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:54:58 PM Eastern
Couple SOG's be cool, no?  :wackysmile: 
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:58:16 PM Eastern
GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL

SCHULTZ
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:59:37 PM Eastern
GOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL


From Lapierre!!!!!!!!


 :clap:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 08:59:53 PM Eastern
Schultz then Lapy!!
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: justwincaps on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:02:46 PM Eastern
Love how happy Oshie was that the kid scored. 
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: HoustonCapsFan on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:03:21 PM Eastern
Ok. They need to keep interviewing Gretzky for the rest of the game.
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:06:26 PM Eastern
how the fuck is that tripping








because it was 43
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:18:10 PM Eastern
I know we are up on penalties  but I thought the league was cracking down on cross checks
They ignored two blatant ones at end of the pp
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:19:10 PM Eastern
I don’t think I can take another intermission
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: BlackIce on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:31:49 PM Eastern
Man oh Man - LaPierre must have REALLY impressed the organization during training camp.


He's only 19.  He played 23 games in juniors last year.  Meanwhile, McMichael spent all last season at Hershey and was a leading scorer for them.  But it's Lapierre who gets the call this evening.


McMichael was our #1 pick at #25 in 2019.  LaPierre was our #1 pick at #22 in 2020.
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:38:02 PM Eastern
PPG OV!!!!
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:38:48 PM Eastern
Man oh Man - LaPierre must have REALLY impressed the organization during training camp.


He's only 19.  He played 23 games in juniors last year.  Meanwhile, McMichael spent all last season at Hershey and was a leading scorer for them.  But it's Lapierre who gets the call this evening.


McMichael was our #1 pick at #25 in 2019.  LaPierre was our #1 pick at #22 in 2020.


it's early yet, but so far I'm impressed with Lapierre
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: justwincaps on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:40:07 PM Eastern
Ovie - amazing.    The incredible power he generated on that with a simple flick of his wrist is ….. unbelievable.   
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:40:27 PM Eastern
Oshie just got tripped on the delayed penalty
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:42:00 PM Eastern
There it is
Go Ovi
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:46:52 PM Eastern
There it is
Go Ovi


now tied for 5th
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:50:47 PM Eastern
damn, there goes the shootout
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:53:36 PM Eastern
That’s a fantasy cross check

Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:56:42 PM Eastern
OV now has sole possession of 5th place!!!


 :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 09:57:06 PM Eastern
I hate make up calls
That was not a trip
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 10:00:59 PM Eastern
OV now has sole possession of 5th place!!!


 :clap: :clap: :clap:


Too bad he’s playing hurt  :snicker:

Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: justwincaps on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 10:10:48 PM Eastern
That was pretty dominant.   

Glad the shitshow from the Rangers we were all expecting didn’t materialize.   
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 10:11:09 PM Eastern
game one in the bag, Rags lose 5-1 and OV is in 5th overall with 2 goals...  AND 2 assists, a 4 point night!


and Reeves was a no show
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 10:13:39 PM Eastern
and Lapierre looked good
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: HoustonCapsFan on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 10:20:44 PM Eastern
Ovi is on pace for 164 goals this year!!!!   :wackysmile:


But in all seriousness, great game. Wheat a way to start the season.
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 11:42:06 PM Eastern
Who won? How'd Ovie do?  :raspberry:


Not much to complain about there.. Dominant even! Guess we'll see how we stack up with the Lightning next!
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 11:48:39 PM Eastern
Who won? How'd Ovie do?  :raspberry:


Not much to complain about there.. Dominant even! Guess we'll see how we stack up with the Lightning next!
Tampa is in town Saturday for a 7:00 game. Home town boys get the broadcast. One of those times it sucks to be in florida
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: justwincaps on Thursday October 14, 2021, 08:44:56 AM Eastern
Ovi is on pace for 164 goals this year!!!!   :wackysmile:


But in all seriousness, great game. Wheat a way to start the season.


Ha.  Believe it or not, at that pace Ovie would finish the season exactly tied with Gretzky with 894.  Of course it won’t happen, but what a statistical anomaly.   
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday October 14, 2021, 09:07:48 AM Eastern
Tampa is in town Saturday for a 7:00 game. Home town boys get the broadcast. One of those times it sucks to be in florida
Holy shit.. I misread the schedule and thought the game was down here. Was contemplating getting tickets even, to NOT have to listen to the Tampa homers on tv!  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: alta on Thursday October 14, 2021, 11:46:14 AM Eastern
Holy shit.. I misread the schedule and thought the game was down here. Was contemplating getting tickets even, to NOT have to listen to the Tampa homers on tv!  :wackysmile:


Caps are at Tampa November 1, you could still get tickets
Title: Re: GDT #1 Caps vs Rangers @ 7:30pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday October 14, 2021, 05:40:37 PM Eastern
Pretty good game.  Looked a little shaky the first 10 min, but by mid of 2nd pd it was all Caps.


Damn, didn't realize Ovi's record breaker was a shortie  :)


Love Lappy's goal.  Can't say I remember the last time I saw a guy skate the bench with that big a smile.  Good on him.


Fun game.  SO much better to watch with fans in the stands.  Rags were wholly unimpressive after about the first 5-10 minutes.


Go Caps


And since you love stats so much...


Alex is leading the league in points and goals and Lappy is in the league's top ten in goals 8) .  And Vanny leading the league with GAA of 1.00