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Talk about Capitals hockey & more! => Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion => Topic started by: alta on Saturday January 30, 2021, 10:52:15 AM Eastern
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January 30 vs Bruins at Capital One Arena
Time: 7:00
TV: NBCSW
Radio: Caps Radio 24/7, 106.7 fm
Washington Capitals 5-0-3 13 pts
Boston Bruins 5-1-1 11 pts
Caps anticipated lines:
Vrana 13 - Backstrom 19 - Wilson 43
Ovechkin 8 - Oshie 77 - Panik 14
Hagelin 62 - Dowd 26 - Hathaway 21
Sheary 73 - Sgarbossa 23 - Sprong 10
Chara 33 - Carlson 74
Dillon 4 - Van Riemsdyk 57
Siegenthaler 34 - Jensen 3
Vanecek 41
PP1: Ovechkin, Carlson, Backstrom, Oshie, Vrana
PP2: Chara, Wilson, Sgarbossa, Sprong, Panik
scratched:
Orlov
Fehervary
Anderson
Eller - IR, concussion
Schultz - IR, puck to the face
Bruins anticipated lines:
Marchand 63 - Bergeron 37 - Pastrnak 88
Ritchie 21 - Krejci 46 - Kuhlman 83
Frederic 82 - Coyle 13 - Smith 12
Bjork 10 - Kuraly 52 - Wagner 14
Lauzon 55 - Mc Avoy 73
Clifton 75 - Carlo 25
Zboril 67 - Miller 86
Rask 40
tonight's zebras
referees:
Jon McIsaac 2 François Laurent 8
linesmen:
Julien Fournier 56 Andrew Smith 51
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-and-chara-face-bruins/c-320863732?tid=299819628 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-and-chara-face-bruins/c-320863732?tid=299819628)
https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-forward-david-pastrnak-status/c-320851692 (https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-forward-david-pastrnak-status/c-320851692)
scoring summary
1st period:
Backstrom unassisted at 18:06
2nd period:
Van Riemsdyk from Dillon and Backstrom at 5:22
Wilson PPG from Oveckin and Sgarbossa at 10:03
Ritchie from Krejci and Bergeron at 17:32
3rd period:
Marchand from Mc Avoy and Bergeron at 6:03
Mc Avoy from Pastrnak and Bergeron at 19:02
OT:
Ovechkin from Backstrom and Carlson at :28
Caps win 4-3
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Chara said he doesn’t want himself to be the story of the game, I think the nhl is ignoring him...
https://www.nhl.com/news/zdeno-chara-set-to-play-former-boston-teammates/c-320856814 (https://www.nhl.com/news/zdeno-chara-set-to-play-former-boston-teammates/c-320856814)
https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-defenseman-zdeno-chara-focused-on-helping-capitals/c-320772472 (https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-defenseman-zdeno-chara-focused-on-helping-capitals/c-320772472)
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No Kuzy, interesting.
Thanks Alta.
Let's GO CAPS! Let's GO VV!
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this was written before the Caps just took two from the Isls
https://www.si.com/hockey/news/vitek-vanecek-has-stepped-up-big-for-the-washington-capitals (https://www.si.com/hockey/news/vitek-vanecek-has-stepped-up-big-for-the-washington-capitals)
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Alexa Shaw is givin Julie DonalDson a run for her money thats for damn sure
Nice choice Comcast!
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Alexa Shaw is givin Julie DonalDson a run for her money thats for damn sure
Nice choice Comcast!
I prefer Julie, Alexa is old enough to be my granddaughter
If I had a granddaughter
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I prefer Julie, Alexa is old enough to be my granddaughter
. . . touche
Best not imply any association with Epstien Island . . .
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. . . touche
Best not imply any association with Epstien Island . . .
she's obviously old enough to drink legally so that's not the issue
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I got no Walton tonight
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she's obviously old enough to drink legally so that's not the issue
Ive got connections 🤣
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I got no Walton tonight
Think Walton said he's in quarantine for "possibly being exposed" to a family member who has the flu.. Said he's gonna miss the next few games.
What's the word on Kuznetsov? Is he still in protocol or did he just get scratched?
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Think he's in protocol for "possibly being exposed"..
What's the word on Kuznetsov? Is he still in protocol or did he just get scratched?
Kuzy and Samy still in protocol
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Backy!!!!
:)
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SWEEEEEEEET!
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Kuzy and Samy still in protocol
They can stay there.
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Nicky! Surprised they didn't challenge that. He had control during being offside, but not sure he did when he initially "went" offside. Either way, 1-0 :uh-huh:
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Weve only had one fight this year? . . . . . .
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Weve only had one fight this year? . . . . . .
Unfortunately I think fighting is going way of the dodo.
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Unfortunately I think fighting is going way of the dodo.
Theyve been sayin that for 20+ yrs 🤣
And its not like NO ONE is fighting. . . we just need to start them 😈
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We're playing too much on the wrong end of the ice tonight..
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GOOOOAAAAAALLL
TVR?
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TVR! :clap:
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Theyve been sayin that for 20+ yrs 🤣
And its not like NO ONE is fighting. . . we just need to start them 😈
I'll be very surprised if there aren't any fights this year, this two at a time schedule should cause them
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right now the NHL says that's TVRs goal, if it stands it's his first NHL goal
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THE BIG WILLY SCORES A PPG
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damn that was sweet
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WILLY!
I don't now why but we always seem to have ths teams number.
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Good smarts by Wlly there, not accepting the fght.
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right now the NHL says that's TVRs goal, if it stands it's his first NHL goal
Its not his first NHL goal. First as a Cap.
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THE BIG WILLY SCORES A PPG
Tukka is still looking for that puck.
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Tukka is still looking for that puck.
What else is new 🤣
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I'm actually liking this lineup with the exception of Vrana.
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:O=
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I'm actually liking this lineup with the exception of Vrana.
Yeep. Hes more than about the end of his "man up or shut-up" grace period
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Wonder where our PK ranks? Has to be pretty low.
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Yeep. Hes more than about the end of his "man up or shut-up" grace period
Agreed. He has speed and some skill but he doesn't really forecheck or backcheck. He doesn't go into the corners. He loses every puck battle. He is always the last guy back in his end and the first to leave the D zone. Not to mention he might be the softest player in the league. Definitely our softest player.
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Was really hoping for a shut out for Van the Man. That would have put paid to Sammy, methinks, at least as our starter.
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God damnit
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:O= :O=
:clown: :poop:
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Wonder where our PK ranks? Has to be pretty low.
PP is 5th this year, PK is 20th.. out of 29 teams
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WTF Lacher, it didn't ride up the guys arm, the guy high sticked himself
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Vrana back checks once all game and takes a fucking penalty.
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I really wish this league was serious about getting rid of embellishment
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WTF Lacher, it didn't ride up the guys arm, the guy high sticked himself
Pretty sure it was Vrana's stick that got him.
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Pretty sure it was Vrana's stick that got him.
when you watch the replay pay attention the Boston guys left arm and head movement,
he jerked Vrana stick into his face
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and no trip call. ::)
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when you watch the replay pay attention the Boston guys left arm and head movement,
he jerked Vrana stick into his face
So you are saying the guy high stick ed himself with Vrana's stick. Could be.
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II wonder iif Bruce Cassdy will get a penalty for COVID infringementwith the lack of use of his mask.......
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>:(
:O= :O= :O=
:clown: :poop:
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Dagnammit!
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I think Krejci shou have gotten a penalty. I'm sure tried to make a play on a Caps player using a broken stick. I'll have to look at that again.
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THE GREAT 8 AT :28 IN OT
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Ha ha ha!
Welcome back Ovi! ;)
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Ovi! Welcome back Captain!!
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Ha ha ha!
Welcome back Ovi! ;)
I'm glad he is back. I don't care about the other 3 at all.
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I love the 2 points but I don't think the Bruins deserved a point in this game.
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Not sure if anyone here noticed that Vrana was obviously in the doghouse even before he took the high sticking penalty. He lost a couple of shifts to Shear in the 3rd period.
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I think Krejci shou have gotten a penalty. I'm sure tried to make a play on a Caps player using a broken stick. I'll have to look at that again.
He definitely impeded Haglin, while holding half a stick. I'd call it ticky tack if they called it on us though, but the blatant non call trip and hold we get called for every game is getting old. I don't know the stats, but it feels like we get double the penalties just about every game.
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Orlov makes 2x the money he should. That's really my only problem with him.
Kuzy is, well, lazy. Lavi seems like a coach who may not tolerate that very long? We'll see.
Sammy? No idea what everyone's beef with him is.. :huh:
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He definitely impeded Haglin, while holding half a stick. I'd call it ticky tack if they called it on us though, but the blatant non call trip and hold we get called for every game is getting old. I don't know the stats, but it feels like we get double the penalties just about every game.
He definitely impeded Hagelin on the play while holding a broken stick. It doesn't matter if you would call it a ticky tack call. That is an automatic penalty. You can not make a hockey play with a broken stick.
The trip should have been but I think if it was called they would given Hathaway an embellishment penalty.
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Orlov makes 2x the money he should. That's really my only problem with him.
Kuzy is, well, lazy. Lavi seems like a coach who may not tolerate that very long? We'll see.
I don't think Sammy has looked very good. He started off last season with a hot streak playing against weaker competition but at the end of last season and the beginning of this season he hasn't looked good at all.
Sammy? No idea what everyone's beef with him is.. :huh:
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Orlov makes 2x the money he should. That's really my only problem with him.
Kuzy is, well, lazy. Lavi seems like a coach who may not tolerate that very long? We'll see.
Sammy? No idea what everyone's beef with him is.. :huh:
I don't have a problem with Sammy. He's young and needs work to improve, and I think he was expected to be the number one. The season is still young but right now it looks like the Caps have their number one
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I don't have a problem with Sammy. He's young and needs work to improve, and I think he was expected to be the number one. The season is still young but right now it looks like the Caps have their number one
There might be too much pressure on him. I think he could have used a bit more time in the AHL to develop. The fundamentals aren't there yet.
Vanecek has impressed me. He is playing alot better than I thought he would. What has impressed me is how solid technically he has been.
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I don't have a problem with Sammy. He's young and needs work to improve, and I think he was expected to be the number one. The season is still young but right now it looks like the Caps have their number one
Totally agree! I was referring to the "they can stay on quarantine" and "I don't care about the other 3" comments.. Seems a little harsh.
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This franchise is remarkable at producing quality goalies. Not only that, they've seemed to trade the right goalie away at the right time. Look at the haul we got for Jim Carey, Varlamov and Grubauer. I feel the caps have excelled in the goaltending development department better than any other team in the league and I dont think its even close especially if the criteria is drafting and developing, not just developing.
Maybe samsonov has gotten too comfortable thinking the crease was his this year because you guys are right about him not looking good in the games he's played so far this season. Hopefully I the emergence of the V-tek Engine will push Samsonov to be better so that we'll have a 1A, 1B scenario.
At this point I think Samsonov will have to wait for his opportunity to get back in the net. There aren't as many back to back games this year even though the schedule is condensed. I'd keep riding the V-tek engine until it shows some signs of being tired. It's not fair to him to sit a game when he's playing this well. The two points on Monday against the bruins are important because I feel we'll be battling them for 1st place all year and then we don't play until Thursday and Sunday. There's no reason Vanecek can't play everyone of those games.
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there is only one player on the ice that is allowed to use a broken stick, everyone else isn't even allowed to skate to the bench with one. I think it's a good rule, it's to make sure no one gets impaled
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Last night OV tied Mike Gartner for 7th place in career goals with 708, in 275 fewer games than Mike. It was his 111th game winning goal which puts him in 4th place on that list:
1. Jagr 135
2: Howe 121
3. Esposito 118
4. Ovechkin 111
5. Selanne 110
and it was his 23rd OT goal, which is 1st place in that category:
1. Ovechkin 24
2. Jagr 19
3. Crosby 18
4. Kovalchuk 17
5. Elias 16
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Last night OV tied Mike Gartner for 7th place in career goals with 708, in 275 fewer games than Mike. It was his 111th game winning goal which puts him in 4th place on that list:
1. Jagr 135
2: Howe 121
3. Esposito 118
4. Ovechkin 111
5. Selanne 110
and it was his 23rd OT goal, which is 1st place in that category:
1. Ovechkin 24
2. Jagr 19
3. Crosby 18
4. Kovalchuk 17
5. Elias 16
If id of drankin less today (🤣 ya right) id point out that Ovie also played in two Bettman-Strikes & two COvid seasons
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He definitely impeded Haglin, while holding half a stick. I'd call it ticky tack if they called it on us though, but the blatant non call trip and hold we get called for every game is getting old. I don't know the stats, but it feels like we get double the penalties just about every game.
I was screaming at the TV for an interference penalty. I didn't realize it was a broken stick. Either way, call it ticky tack or not, but him impeding Hags led directly to the opportunity and the game tying goal. They have to call that....it had a direct impact on the outcome of the game.