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Wed. March 28 New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals
Place: Capital One Arena
Time: 8:00 p.m.
TV: NBCSN
Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Capitals Radio 24/7
NHL.COM (https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2017021187) for Live Box Score
New York Rangers 74-33-35-8 Last Game: Mar 26 Lost 4-2 Against Capitals
Washington Capitals 97-45-24-7 Last Game: Mar 26 Won 4-2 Against Rangers
8-Ovechkin 92-Kuznetsov 43-Wilson
65-Burakovsky 19-Bäckström 77-Oshie
63-Gersich 20-Eller 25-Smith-Pelly
18-Stephenson 83-Beagle 39-Chiasson
6-Kempny 74-Carlson
9-Orlov 2-Niskanen
44-Orpik 29-Djoos
70-Holtby (starter)
1-Copley
-- SCRATCH --
10-Connolly
13-Vrana
31-Grubauer (ultra-cautious, minor lower body)
-- EXTRA--
28-Jerabek
-- INJURED RESERVE --
-- 1st Powerplay Unit --
77-Oshie 19-Bäckström 92-Kuznetsov
8-Ovechkin 74-Carlson
-- 2nd Powerplay Unit --
13-Vrana ?? 20-Eller 65-Burakovsky
2-Niskanen 9-Orlov
Referees: Ghislain Hebert (#22), Steve Kozari (#40)
Linesmen: Michel Cormier (#76), Derek Amell (#75)
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1st Period
12:42 Rags PP GOAL Hayes 1-0 NYR
19:27 GOAL 65-Burakovsky, assists 19-Bäckström & 77-Oshie 1-1 TIE
2nd Period
None
3rd Period
10:35 Rags GOAL Spooner 2-1 NYR
18:55 GOAL 20-Eller, assists 19-Bäckström & 92-Kuznetsov 2-2 TIE
OT
00:38 GOAL 92-Kuznetsov, unassisted 3-2 WSH
FINAL: 3-2 WSH
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By Isabelle Khurshudyan March 28 at 1:10 PM
Shane Gersich to make NHL debut against Rangers; Capitals experiment with bottom lines
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Shane Gersich will suit up for Washington Wednesday night. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Washington Capitals Coach Barry Trotz had always intended to have winger Shane Gersich make his NHL debut in one of the last six games of the regular season. And as he reviewed the team’s opponents next week, playoff teams like Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Nashville and New Jersey, Trotz figured this week was the right time for Gersich. The 21-year-old signed with the Capitals on Friday, leaving the University of North Dakota early to ink a two-year entry-level deal, and he’ll play his first game on Wednesday night against the New York Rangers.
“The last few games, obviously we’re going and playing some top teams and teams that are desperate,” Trotz said. “I think I’m going to have to get closer to what we think we’ll have in the playoffs. Right now, I know I’m taking some guys out who have been very productive for us all year, but I’ve got to see what we have and give them some experience and sort of finalize some [decisions]. Some guys are actually fighting for some spots. … I’ve just got to get everybody ready. That’s the No. 1 priority, and keep everybody healthy, if we can.”
Trotz said he doesn’t see his top-six forward corps — Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Andre Burakovsky, T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson — changing, but he’s still exploring what mix of players he likes most in his bottom two lines before the postseason. With wingers Brett Connolly and Jakub Vrana, who have 15 and 13 goals, respectively, healthy scratches, Trotz is giving Gersich, Alex Chiasson, Chandler Stephenson and Devante Smith-Pelly the opportunity to make their case for postseason spots.
“It’ll be super exciting and a dream come true for sure,” Gersich said. “You know, you dream about that your whole life. It’s finally here, and you’re finally living it.”
Gersich will have his parents and older brother at Capital One Arena on Wednesday night. A fifth-round pick in 2014, he played three seasons at North Dakota, scoring 21 goals as a sophomore and 13 this past season. Since he joined his teammates in Montreal on Friday, he’s had a rapid education in the Capitals’ systems, bonded with some of his new teammates and put in a pair of morning skates with a practice. On Wednesday night, he’ll get to flash the speed that could make him an asset for Washington’s forward depth.
“I think it’s a really good test for him to see where he really is, as well as the rest of our guys,” Trotz said. “There are some guys who have to show a little bit more and some guys that are getting the last sort of reprieve with me. … We’ve got to get ready for the playoffs and see exactly what we have in every area.”
Trotz also added that he was happy with how rookie Travis Boyd acquitted himself at center last week when Evgeny Kuznetsov was out of the lineup with a shoulder injury. Salary-cap constraints have prevented the Capitals from recalling Boyd back from the American Hockey League, but Trotz indicated he was intrigued with the idea of playing Boyd at fourth-line center with Jay Beagle as the right wing in the playoffs, when the salary cap no longer applies. The experimentation could continue over the last six games, but Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh could be a playoff dress rehearsal.
Goaltender Philipp Grubauer won’t be in the lineup on Wednesday night, and Pheonix Copley will be the backup goaltender with Braden Holtby starting. Grubauer was on the ice on Wednesday morning, so the undisclosed “lower-body” injury doesn’t appear to be too serious.
“He’s actually pretty good,” Trotz said. “He just tweaked something last game. We’re going to be ultra-cautious with him. … I know he’s going to practice tomorrow and then I expect him to be ready for Carolina.”
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It’ll be interesting to see which “team” shows up for both teams.
If this like the last periods of the last game, it could get ugly.
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Heh there’s a chick from Scottland on the Caps pregame show . . . maybe we can upgrade and get her to join.
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Heh even in time-lapse DC traffic sucks
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Hi DC.
I'm looking forward to a smack down tonight. I need to see 60 minutes of unadulterated CRUSH! :devil:
If this team has any aspirations for post season play then this has to be domination.
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Hi DC.
I'm looking forward to a smack down tonight. I need to see 60 minutes of unadulterated CRUSH! :devil:
If this team has any aspirations for post season play then this has to be domination.
Meh theyve looked worse. .
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Great shift by Gersich and 3rd line. I want to see lots more of that great positioning and play.
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Meh theyve looked worse. .
I'm trying to breathe confidence into this team. Help me out here! ;)
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Great shift by Gersich and 3rd line. I want to see lots more of that great positioning and play.
It is worrisome that our system is simple enough to throw a guy from college right into the mix like that, but he did look good
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Great shift by Gersich and 3rd line. I want to see lots more of that great positioning and play.
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Ain’t gonna get 50 like that. .
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It is worrisome that our system is simple enough to throw a guy from college right into the mix like that, but he did look good
He has looked good in the offensive zone.
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Heh Lady just reaches out to Scottland girl 8)
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Jesus how did that not go in???
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Jesus how did that not go in???
Nevermind
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Nevermind
ah fuck
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Carly needed to do more on that. Norris canadates need to clear the crease
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Damn it another of these games . . .
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Rangers must have spent the last two days giving hundreds of blow jobs to the refs and NBC goons.
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Damn dude ran Orlov over!!
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Damn [size=78%]dude ran Orlov over!![/size]
Ya gotta wonder how much penalties have to with commercials in these national games?
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That wicked slash on Kuzy's hands during that breakaway should have been more than just a penalty shot. There should have been a game misconduct for such a vicious slash to his hand.
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Ya gotta wonder how much penalties have to with commercials in these national games?
I never thought of that. Interesting thought.
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:65z:
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Love a last minute goal!
Burra!
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great puck movement by the Oshie line!!
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:65z:
That may be the best goal I’ve seen him score
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new kid doesn't look bad, so far
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Good first period by the Caps. I love the puck movement. We have not seen much of that and it's got the potential to really help this team explode. There is something different these last few games. My only concern it that it has been against lesser teams. I'm impressed with Shane Gersich so far. Holtby looking pretty good too.
Good signs! :thumbsup: :cross:
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That may be the best goal I’ve seen him score
That line had a strong shift and were rewarded.
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Holtby had a busy first period. 19 shots on net. Surprised no one is shitting on him for giving up that goal.
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Holtby had a busy first period. 19 shots on net. Surprised no one is shitting on him for giving up that goal.
Surprised, or disappointed? :raspberry: ;)
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Surprised, or disappointed? :raspberry: ;)
Surprised. I dont want anyone shitting on him. He and Backstrom are my favorite players on the team. It hurts to see them struggle the way they have at times this season.
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Holtby had a busy first period. 19 shots on net. Surprised no one is shitting on him for giving up that goal.
Yep, power plays or not, we are allowing way to many . . .
Hots likes to stay busy, and can get almost unbeatable if he gets in a groove, but that has to play a role in wearin him down
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Damn tough play by Nisky[size=78%] [/size]
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Doesn’t a team that scores with 30sex left in a period typically come out with the momentum?
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Doesn’t a team that scores with 30sex left in a period typically come out with the momentum?
Guess not. The Rangers came out hitting in this period.
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Guess not. The Rangers came out hitting in this period.
Yep, this doesn’t look like a team eliminated for the playoffs that’s for sure
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Man I cant stand Lundquist.
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Damn DSP. . .
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This could be a loooong night
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I wish we would utilize Chaisson more. He’s strong on the boards, sound 200 ft player, and great at net screening and crashing . .
Hes had splashes of production, but it’s unlikley he’ll get much more of a shot
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Wow there was arterial spray a-plenty to gain that double minor
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Wow there was arterial spray a-plenty to gain that double minor
I could not see how any cut was possible from that stick basically hanging straight up in the air with no movement. Must have used a razor blade after the fact to cut himself.
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Dumb penalty by Kempny but I dont think it should have been a double minor.
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I could not see how any cut was possible from that stick basically hanging straight up in the air with no movement. Must have used a razor blade after the fact to cut himself.
Hell there wasn’t even blood hen he was being “worked on” on the bench
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Way to kill boys. :thumbsup:
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:pk:
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Hell there wasn’t even blood hen he was being “worked on” on the bench
I noticed that there was no blood. The penalty call was correct except it should have only been 2. That has to be the weakest double minor Ive seen.
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I noticed that there was no blood. The penalty call was correct except it should have only been 2. That has to be the weakest double minor Ive seen.
Nothing like having to explain to someone that two 17 year olds doesn’t equal one 34 year old. . .
(Ok, that was bad on several counts . . . )
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Nice play Orlov!
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that's nice
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God damn it . . .
Great job D >:(
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NOT!!!!!!!!!!
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Fuck, Kempny played that 2 on 2 like shit and Holtby didnt play it very well either.
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This is al about Hank.
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Fuck, Kempny played that 2 on 2 like shit and Holtby didnt play it very well either.
Hey, we agree on something.
Why did we have to give up a goal for us to turn it on like we're now doing?
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I want Gersich in the lineup over DSP.
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SO unimpressed with Kempny.
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holly crap, it worked !!!!!!!!!!
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How's about them apples? Way to finish Lars. Sweet pass Nicky.
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that's an ugly point
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Great job! Well played game.
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We got lucky. Got away with a blatant too many men on the ice.
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that's an ugly point
I thought the Rags were god tonight. Hank was great.
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Now let's get that second point within the first 2 min of OT.
8)
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Milbury can suck my cock.
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:92z:
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Kuzya!
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MY BEER KUZY!!!!!!!!!
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Sneaky one Kuzya!
Me likey!
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That was a hell of a sweet GWG by Kuzy!!!!
And he did it within my 2 min request. ;) :P
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Milbury can suck my cock.
yea, he was happy to see that cross check against Oshie but I garuntee he would've been crying about it if it happened to Cynde
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:wackysmile:
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Milbury can suck my cock.
+1000000
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Kuzy gets #1 star
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This was a very good win for us. Nice comeback. Nice to see Holtby with a solid game.
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1st Period
12:42 Rags PP GOAL Hayes 1-0 NYR
19:27 GOAL 65-Burakovsky, assists 19-Bäckström & 77-Oshie 1-1 TIE
2nd Period
None
3rd Period
10:35 Rags GOAL Spooner 2-1 NYR
18:55 GOAL 20-Eller, assists 19-Bäckström & 92-Kuznetsov 2-2 TIE
OT
00:38 GOAL 92-Kuznetsov, unassisted 3-2 WSH
FINAL: 3-2 WSH
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I was happy with the play today. Shane was a pleasant surprise. He looked like he'd been playing in the NHL for years.
We had a slight let up in the third, but kicked it up three notches after we went down 2-1. It would be nice if we could just keep the pedal down at all times.
Kuzy was sickkkk! Great finish!
It's so hard to figure where this team is at. Top of division and we still are very nervous about our prospects. Same old, same old!
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I missed Lil tonight. She would have enjoyed this game.
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I missed Lil tonight. She would have enjoyed this game.
I dont think she was here last game either.
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Amazing goal and play of Kuzya!
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I dont think she was here last game either.
Actually, I feel her presence now. I think she saw your post. :angel:
We love you Lil. :hearts:
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I missed Lil tonight. She would have enjoyed this game.
It looks like Holtby had a good game, at least statistically!
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Actually, I feel her presence now. I think she saw your post. :angel:
We love you Lil. :hearts:
Lil is a blust! :thumbsup:
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I saw some post from her the other day where she complained about Neanderthal comments of some posters on a non-Caps area, so she said she was leaving.
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Do I have this figured out right?
With NJ's loss to the Pens in OT, they now stand at 89 points with 5 games to go. They can't amass more than 99, and they can't amass more than 40 ROW, with the Caps already having 43. So that means that a tiebreaker goes to us with NJ, which means that can finish no lower than 4th in the Metro, and since no more than 4 teams can advance from the Atlantic, that means we are officially in the playoffs.
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You are correct, Caps are in the playoffs thanks to Penguins win. Need 4 more points to clinch the division. If we beat Carolina tomorrow night that should do it I would think.
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You are correct, Caps are in the playoffs thanks to Penguins win. Need 4 more points to clinch the division. If we beat Carolina tomorrow night that should do it I would think.
And as it turns out, Fla just lost in OT, so they have 86 points in 76 games and can amass no more than 98. So no tiebreaker needed -- there are only 7 teams that can mathematically catch/pass the Caps now.