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Title: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 02:05:08 PM Eastern
May 8 vs Flyers at Capital One Arena
Time: 7:00
TV: NBCSW+
Radio: Caps Radio 24/7, 99.1 fm


Washington Capitals 34-15-5
Philadelphia Flyers 24-23-7


Caps anticipated lines:
Sheary 73 - Eller 20 - Wilson 43
Sprong 10 - Oshie 77 - Mantha 39
Raffl 17 - Pilon 40
Hagelin 62 - Dowd 26 - Hathaway 21


Orlov 9 - Schultz 2
Dillon 4 - van Riemsdyk 57
Chara 33 - Jensen 3

Anderson 31

scratched:
Ovechkin - lower body
Backstrom -
Carlson -
Vanecek

unavailable:
Kuznetsov - wuhan
Samsonov - wuhan

Flyers anticipated lines:


tonight's zebras
referees:
Peter MacDougall 38    Jon McIsaac 2
linesmen:
Ryan Gibbons 58    Kory Nagy 97

https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-take-on-flyers-again/c-324471792?tid=299819628 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-take-on-flyers-again/c-324471792?tid=299819628)

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/08/capitals-re-call-garrett-pilon-from-taxi-squad-to-active-roster/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/05/08/capitals-re-call-garrett-pilon-from-taxi-squad-to-active-roster/)

scoring summary
1st period:
no goals

2nd period:
no goals

3rd period:
Laughton from van Riemsdyk at 3:42

Eller from Mantha and Schultz at 19:20
OT:
Sheary from Dowd and Orlov at 4:00

Caps win in OT 2-1

Fuck Bettman
and Manfred
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 06:10:20 PM Eastern
the game is on the + channel, caps.com is wrong, again



Carr sent back to the taxi squad and Pilon brought in
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday May 08, 2021, 06:18:28 PM Eastern
 :capslogo:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 06:36:39 PM Eastern
Guess we've thrown in the towel? Not out for warmups: (correction, OUT)  Ovi, Nicky, Carlson.. Lower Body/Day to day.  :-( 

73-Sheary, 20-Eller, 43-Wilson
10-Sprong, 77-Oshie, 39-Mantha
17-Raffl, 40-Pilon 62-Hagelin,
26-Dowd, 21-Hathaway

9-Orlov, 2-Schultz
4-Dillon, 57-van Riemsdyk
33-Chara, 3-Jensen

And Kempny, playing for Hersey, left the game in the 2nd period and didn't return..
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 06:56:18 PM Eastern
sports media in this town is a fucking joke


Caps aren't on fm tonight either
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:09:32 PM Eastern
Morning all.     :wackysmile:
This is looking pretty desperate.   
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:10:34 PM Eastern
  Are they just resting these guys.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:11:00 PM Eastern
embellishment
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:17:40 PM Eastern
Morning all.     :wackysmile:
This is looking pretty desperate.   
    Good morning.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:24:59 PM Eastern
Awesome..  :-\  Think Im gonna go watch a movie.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:25:42 PM Eastern
Uh Oh!     :O=
That looked bad for Willy.    :'(
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: HoustonCapsFan on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:26:32 PM Eastern
How is that not a penalty? 
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:31:24 PM Eastern
How is that not a penalty?
   It may have been accidental. It may not have been. If it was any other player I'd say it was an accident but because it was Wilson I'm not sure.

Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:32:57 PM Eastern
     When ever I see a knee on knee hit I always think of Ulf Samuelson hitting Cam Neely.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: HoustonCapsFan on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:34:11 PM Eastern
I’m not buying the ‘incidental contact’ on that hit. Reverse the situation and Willy would be in the box if not a misconduct.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:36:22 PM Eastern
I’m not buying the ‘incidental contact’ on that hit. Reverse the situation and Willy would be in the box if not a misconduct.

It does seem suspicious, but only because it' Willy.

I wonder if that's, at least part of the reason that Backus and maybe even Carlson are sitting tonight...
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:39:36 PM Eastern
Whole team needs to go visit Sammy and Kuzy, w/o masks.. See if we can't get these playoffs delayed a bit.  :raspberry:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:47:37 PM Eastern
Good result, so far, scorewise, but gutting about Willy.
You have to wonder if that Flyer was a sacrifical lamb.....
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:51:02 PM Eastern
Just heard Wilson done for the night.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:54:09 PM Eastern
Anybody remember the name of the fella who took him out?
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: HoustonCapsFan on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:59:00 PM Eastern
Just heard Wilson done for the night.


Not the worst idea. This is essentially a meaningless game. Better to get him healthy for our short playoff run (hope to be wrong but not impressed with our play recently).
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 07:59:17 PM Eastern
Anybody remember the name of the fella who took him out?
Nicolas Aube-Kubel
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:01:37 PM Eastern

Not the worst idea. This is essentially a meaningless game. Better to get him healthy for our short playoff run (hope to be wrong but not impressed with our play recently).


That'd be cool if that's what up. Shit, Wilsons on the ice! Spittin Chicklets reported he was done?  :huh:  Hope he's ok!  :cross:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:01:46 PM Eastern
Anybody remember the name of the fella who took him out?
  I think it was Aube-Kubel
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:02:04 PM Eastern
Nicolas Aube-Kubel

Who?
Let me guess, a call up?
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:03:36 PM Eastern
 8-0 Willy bac out??
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:10:40 PM Eastern
Joe B - "He was disgusted with his hockey stick"  :rofl: 
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:11:14 PM Eastern
8-0 Willy bac out??
Not sure what % he is, but I saw him take a shift on the PK.  :hearts:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:19:02 PM Eastern
No one has less scoring touch than Hagelin.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:20:41 PM Eastern
Oh joy.  A PP.    :-|
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:23:03 PM Eastern
I'd like to see Eller center Sheary and Sprong and Oshi with Mantha and Wilson. Just sprinkle in Rafl and the new kid.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:26:32 PM Eastern
Vrana with his 8th in 11 games..  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:32:13 PM Eastern
Vrana with his 8th in 11 games..  :wackysmile:


two things, Detriot is that bad right now and if he tried that hard while he was here he'd still be here




this team got the better end of the deal
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: DC_1908 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:37:21 PM Eastern
Vrana with his 8th in 11 games..  :wackysmile:
Hes had a few good games sure, but we got the better player thats for damn sure.

Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:37:55 PM Eastern
Oshie now..  :wtf:


Mantha and Haglin had chances. The rest of the game looks like a preseason scrimmage.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:52:27 PM Eastern
Fuck it, time to lace em' up boyz.. 


Mick- Alta- DC
Rich- Chaos


Lets go!  :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:53:29 PM Eastern
Fuck it, time to lace em' up boyz.. 


DC- Alta- Mick
Rich- Chaos


Lets go!  :snicker:
Wait, Im right handed!  :raspberry:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:56:56 PM Eastern
Fuck it, time to lace em' up boyz.. 


Mick- Alta- DC
Rich- Chaos


Lets go!  :snicker:


 :-|




well, if you insist....




https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZieNHAo-lqU (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZieNHAo-lqU)
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:58:19 PM Eastern
 :poop:




 :clown: :O=
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:59:20 PM Eastern
Bugger.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: DC_1908 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 08:59:52 PM Eastern
Fuck it, time to lace em' up boyz.. 


Mick- Alta- DC
Rich- Chaos


Lets go!  :snicker:
Im in!!!!
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:05:25 PM Eastern
Welp.. Looks like that may be that. We're not even capable of a decent scoring chance.  :clown: :poop:  Should call up Hershey for Tuesday. Don't even give a shit about home ice.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:14:40 PM Eastern
Caps didn't have home ice in '18
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:16:29 PM Eastern
Caps didn't have home ice in '18
Good..
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:20:53 PM Eastern
Caps should play the final 5 with a man down
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:21:05 PM Eastern
Caps didn't have home ice in '18
      They had home ice advantage in rounds 1 and 2.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: BlackIce on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:23:33 PM Eastern
With Ovie, Kuznetsov, Carlson, and Backstrom scratched tonight, the Caps have well over 40%  of their payroll sitting this one out.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:29:56 PM Eastern
sweeeeet goal




but they need to win in regulation to get home ice, in any round
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:30:29 PM Eastern
 :B:
OMG OMG OMG!
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:32:11 PM Eastern
I hate McNuggets
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:32:33 PM Eastern
Holy crap!    :lmao:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:32:50 PM Eastern
sweeeeet goal




but they need to win in regulation to get home ice, in any round
    We can still get home ice in the first round.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:33:35 PM Eastern
happy bday Lars.    :clap:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:39:53 PM Eastern
The Mcnugget Minute Curse is over!
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:39:54 PM Eastern
the mcnugget curse is busted, Sheary wins it in OT !!!!!!
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: BlackIce on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:39:55 PM Eastern
Question is, if this game goes to a shootout, who participates?  It could be that  the  Caps' usual top 4 in the shootout aren't available.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:40:25 PM Eastern
    We can still get home ice in the first round.


how?
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:40:33 PM Eastern

What?  You don't like chicken beaks?
I hate McNuggets
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:40:43 PM Eastern
WOWZERS!     :clap:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:41:36 PM Eastern
Sheary Baby!  :hearts:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:45:12 PM Eastern
What?  You don't like chicken beaks?


LoL, you gotta drown McNuggets is sauce to make them palatable. There are far better options if you want chicken nuggets.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:45:28 PM Eastern
I don't know about OT wins, but Boston can tie us in points, but not in wins? Isn't wins the 1st tie breaker?
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:45:59 PM Eastern

how?
    Actually I think we just clinched home ice advantage for the first round.
Do you not realize that the 2nd place team in each division gets home ice advantage in the first round.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:46:01 PM Eastern
Craig Anderson throwing his hat into the goalie mix.     :lol:
What a fantastic win, all things considered.  I hope Oshie will be okay.    :-X
What an incredible result with half our team.
I hope somebody saved a puck for Pilon.  He didn't look out of place at all.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:48:16 PM Eastern
I don't know about OT wins, but Boston can tie us in points, but not in wins? Isn't wins the 1st tie breaker?
    I think the first tiebreaker is regulation wins.  Im pretty sure we win the tiebreaker. If that is the case we clinched 2nd.  We could still play either the Bruins or Islanders in the first round.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:49:41 PM Eastern
    Actually I think we just clinched home ice advantage for the first round.
Do you not realize that the 2nd place team in each division gets home ice advantage in the first round.


Caps still aren't garunteed home ice in your world until they beat the Bruins, even then it's not going to happen
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:49:46 PM Eastern
Craig Anderson throwing his hat into the goalie mix.     :lol:
What a fantastic win, all things considered.  I hope Oshie will be okay.    :-X
What an incredible result with half our team.
I hope somebody saved a puck for Pilon.  He didn't look out of place at all.
     Anderson was pretty good. Wish he played more game this season.  We might need him in the playoffs.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:51:39 PM Eastern

Caps still aren't garunteed home ice in your world until they beat the Bruins, even then it's not going to happen
     We are 4 points ahead of the Bruins. The Bruins can tie us if they win both games, but that would have to beat us outright.
    If we end up tied I think the Caps win the tiebreaker.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 09:59:37 PM Eastern
Maybe I'm wrong. Is there anyway Boston can finish 2nd?
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:02:10 PM Eastern
No idea and really don't give a shit who we play or where.. Has there been any info on when the playoffs start? We need bodies back.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:04:00 PM Eastern
Well I have been hearing that the Caps have clinched 2nd place and home ice.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:06:35 PM Eastern
Just heard the same. Caps open the playoffs at home.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:08:17 PM Eastern
Lavi says "EVERYON has a lower body. Nobody was just rested.. Not sure on severity or Oshi"
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:09:40 PM Eastern
Just heard the same. Caps open the playoffs at home.
    Hmm mm wondering why someone was arguing with me about it. He almost convinced me that I was wrong lol  :wackysmile:
He refuses to agree with me on anything. Makes it interesting though.  :)
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:12:39 PM Eastern
    Hmm mm wondering why someone was arguing with me about it. He almost convinced me that I was wrong lol  :wackysmile:
He refuses to agree with me on anything. Makes it interesting though.  :)
You two need to get a room..  :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:14:56 PM Eastern
With that non regulation win, the Caps are locked in to 2nd place. The only question now is who they play in round one.




When people say a team has won or not won home ice, they are referring to finishing 1st, in any sport. Unless you are some asswipe who's life revolves around proving people wrong on minor technicalities.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:17:13 PM Eastern
I thought Lars Eller was fantastic tonight.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:24:08 PM Eastern
Still buzzing from that win.  Not tired at all...... :uh-huh:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:29:05 PM Eastern
With that non regulation win, the Caps are locked in to 2nd place. The only question now is who they play in round one.




When people say a team has won or not won home ice, they are referring to finishing 1st, in any sport. Unless you are some asswipe who's life revolves around proving people wrong on minor technicalities.
     Sorry but I wasn't trying to prove anyone wrong. You almost had me convinced.
And there really is no need for the name calling. We are adults here. Lighten up a bit.
     And my wife laughed at the asswipe comment. She even added a few more remarks of her own.
   
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:30:04 PM Eastern
I thought Lars Eller was fantastic tonight.
   He was very good tonight. I have a hard time saying it because I'm not an Eller fan.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Chaos43 on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:30:51 PM Eastern
You two need to get a room..  :snicker:
      That sounds a little disturbing.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:44:39 PM Eastern
I miss OldHat.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Surreylily on Saturday May 08, 2021, 10:47:48 PM Eastern
Sweet dreams all.   :yawn:
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: richkrt99 on Sunday May 09, 2021, 09:39:32 AM Eastern
So what did I miss?  :wackysmile:


Caps win with 2/3 their team and a retired goalie...
Alta and Chaos argued a point....
Eller had a great game....
And Lil was Randy at the end...
And Mick was drunk by end of second.


So nothing new.  :snicker:


Except Caps win a hard fought game
And Eller was a star
And the caps clinch 2nd


Actually I like Eller. He is not a great playmaker or scorer but he is a very good 3c utility fill in guy who has risen to the occasion for this team many times in important situations


And Caps locked into facing Boston in the first round when the Hens beat Buffalo yesterday. After that win there was no other possible outcome. Only thing left to decide was whether they started at home or in Boston. Actually that was almost a certainty before yesterday’s game.
I don’t thing home ice mattes that’s much. Especially to the Caps. They are so bipolar with their play they play better away than at home sometimes
Last game of the season will have no impact at all on anything so I’m curious to see what the roster looks like


Anyway. Good on Caps overcoming a bit of adversity and winning a game.


Go Caps



Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Sunday May 09, 2021, 11:26:12 AM Eastern
the Caps will play the #3 in the first round, #3 is still to be determined as Boston has two(2) games left and the Isls have one.


The Bruins and the Isls play each other tomorrow, so we might find out then who the Caps get.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 09, 2021, 11:43:28 AM Eastern
Be interesting to see who we put on the ice Tuesday, if Boston wraps up the #3 tomorrow.. With Kuzy (salary) on covid, it seems like they could call up a bunch of Bears/Taxi players?
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Sunday May 09, 2021, 12:02:37 PM Eastern
Be interesting to see who we put on the ice Tuesday, if Boston wraps up the #3 tomorrow.. With Kuzy (salary) on covid, it seems like they could call up a bunch of Bears/Taxi players?


This makes no sense, that's the reason for the taxi squad this season. Theoretically they could have kept Carr up along with Pilon, but they didn't and elected to go with 11 forwards instead.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 09, 2021, 12:10:02 PM Eastern
Maybe it was a timing/surprise they would be w/o Nicky and Carlson last night, since we didn't hear a peep about them until the warmup skate? Either way, be interesting to see how they approach Tuesday.


Who's even on the Taxi squad? Is there a list somewhere?
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Sunday May 09, 2021, 12:39:45 PM Eastern
Maybe it was a timing/surprise they would be w/o Nicky and Carlson last night, since we didn't hear a peep about them until the warmup skate? Either way, be interesting to see how they approach Tuesday.


Who's even on the Taxi squad? Is there a list somewhere?


yep, they are required to keep a taxi roster, but this team doesn’t like to tell everyone what it is.


The Caps website is one of the worst I’ve seen at giving the fans accurate information.
Title: Re: GDT #55 Capitals vs Flyers @ 7:00pm
Post by: alta on Sunday May 09, 2021, 01:39:51 PM Eastern
I’ve been looking this morning, odd that I can’t find any talking head that says the Caps have won home ice. The closest is a comment by the coach saying they will start the playoffs at home.