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Title: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 04:15:00 PM Eastern
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  Game 43:  56-26-12-4 (PTS-W-L-OT)   Streak - W2
  Thu January 10, 2019   Washington Capitals @ Boston Bruins
  Place:  TD Garden
  Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  TV: NBCSWA, ESPN+, SNE, SNO, SNP, TVAS, NESN
  Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7 (http://tunein.com/radio/Caps-Radio-247-s231201/)
  NHL.COM (https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2018020671) for Live Box Score
  Last Game: Tue January 8 Capitals Won 5-3 against Flyers
  Next Game: Sat January 12, 7:00 pm ET Blue Jackets @ Capitals

:spacer50pix:  8-Ovechkin :spacer50pix: 92-Kuznetsov :spacer50pix: 43-Wilson
:spacer50pix: 13-Vrana :spacer50pix: 19-Bäckström :spacer50pix: 77-Oshie
:spacer50pix: 10-Connolly :spacer50pix: 20-Eller :spacer50pix: 72-Boyd
:spacer50pix: 18-Stephenson :spacer50pix: 26-Dowd :spacer50pix: 25-Smith-Pelly
:spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix:   6-Kempny :spacer50pix: 74-Carlson
:spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix:   2-Niskanen  :spacer50pix:  9-Orlov
:spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix:   44-Orpik :spacer50pix: 34-Siegenthaler
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 70-Holtby (starter)
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix:  1-Copley

                                                      -- SCRATCH --         
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 65-Burakovsky
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 23-Jaskin
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 22-Bowey

                                               -- INJURED RESERVE --         
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 29-Djoos (Thigh Surgery, many weeks before return)


                                            -- 1st Powerplay Unit -- 
    :spacer50pix: 92-Kuznetsov     :spacer50pix: 19-Bäckström     :spacer50pix: 77-Oshie
    :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: 8-Ovechkin     :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: 74-Carlson


                                         -- 2nd Powerplay Unit --         
    :spacer50pix: 13-Vrana     :spacer50pix: 20-Eller     :spacer50pix: 43-Wilson
    :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix:  2-Niskanen     :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: 9-Orlov

:spacer50pix:  Referees:   Francois St. Laurent (#38),    Jake Brenk (#26)
:spacer50pix:  Linesmen:   Michel Cormier (#76),    Kory Nagy (#97)



                           Bruins LINEUP
       
          Brad Marchand -- Patrice Bergeron -- David Pastrnak
              Jake DeBrusk -- David Krejci -- David Backes
              David Backes -- Noel Acciari -- Chris Wagner
     Danton Heinen -- Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson -- Ryan Donato

                        Zdeno Chara -- Brandon Carlo
                          Torey Krug -- John Moore
                        Matt Grzelcyk -- Kevan Miller

                                Jaroslav Halak (Starter)
                                Tuukka Rask
                         
Scratched: Colby Cave, Steven Kampfer
Injuries: Urho Vaakanainen,  Charlie McAvoy, Joakim Nordstrom


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1st Period
06:38  GOAL 13-Vrana, assist 77-Oshie   1-0 WSH

2nd Period
14:11  Bruins GOAL Donato, assists Krug & Forsbacka Karlsson   1-1 TIE
14:50  GOAL 8-Ovechkin, assist 43-Wilson   2-1 WSH

3rd Period
04:37  Bruins PP GOAL Krejci, assists Heinen & Backes   2-2 TIE
05:46  GOAL 19-Bäckström, assists 77-Oshie & 34-Siegenthaler   3-2 WSH
18:25  GOAL 8-Ovechkin, unassisted   4-2 WSH

FINAL:    4-2 WSH




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By Julia Karron (@jkitsjulia) on January 10, 2019
Nicklas Backstrom returns, Andre Burakovsky scratched again for tonight’s game against Bruins
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Tuesday evening, Caps center Nicklas Backstrom didn’t play against the the Philadelphia Flyers due to an illness.

Backstrom practiced Wednesday and Thursday, the Swedish center suited up for the team’s morning skate in Boston. Backstrom will be back in the lineup for tonight’s bout against the Bruins, centering the second line.

The big news, however, is that Andre Burakovsky will return to the press box.

Burakovsky, a restricted free agent this summer, has struggled to find consistency after suffering injuries to both of his arms over the last two seasons. In December, Capitals head coach Todd Reirden removed Burakovsky from the lineup, scratching him for four consecutive games. The move made Burakovsky the subject of national trade rumors. The Capitals reportedly received interest from the Vancouver Canucks for his services.

After not playing in a game for 13 days, Burakovsky went back into the lineup December 21 against the Buffalo Sabres, slotting onto the team’s third line. The Swedish forward has played nine-straight games since his return to the lineup but has only produced one assist.

Reirden clarified that Burakovsky was removed from the lineup because other players had taken advantage of their opportunities in the lineup and he hadn’t.

“It’s a competitive situation and I thought some other guys deserved to be in a little bit more right now,” Reirden said. “[Andre’s] got to continue to grow his game and get better and be a difference maker. He’s been able to generate some chances over the last nine games. I’d just like to have a little bit more production on the scoresheet. We’ll continue to work with him and a game or so, we’ll get him going again when we put him back in.

“He has the talent and the ability to be a difference maker,” Reirden reiterated.

Burakovsky has only five goals and four assists in 38 games played so far this season.

Meanwhile, Jonas Siegenthaler will play on the third defensive pair, and Travis Boyd and Nic Dowd were inserted into the lineup. Dmirtij Jaskin and and Madison Bowey will be the other odd men out.

The last time the Caps played the Bruins was an opening night romp when the Stanley Cup banner was raised to the rafters.




Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 05:37:33 PM Eastern
aww, that’s a shame Bura is scratched tonight




 :lmao:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:01:45 PM Eastern
Hoping, praying, hoping, praying...
that the Burka scratch is BECAUSE they actually have some immediate pending trade interest....and NOT that it's because he actually DESERVES to be scratched.


Poor Jaskin can't catch a break.  Did he piss somebody off?  Not that I dislike any of the guys in there, but I'd give Jaskin a sweater and scratch Stephenson now and then.  (or DSP, or Dowd, or Boyd).  Although I think Boyd has shown more in his chances than anyone else recently, and Dowd seems pretty reliable as a 4C, but I'd still like to see Jaskin get some work.


GO CAPS
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:09:30 PM Eastern
     :slapshot:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:11:51 PM Eastern
one thing about the Marchand jumping Eller that hasn’t been discussed is the Caps were on home ice for that
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:13:50 PM Eastern
There should have been an embellishment penalty against the Bruins for that dive trying to draw a tripping call.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:14:19 PM Eastern
:pk:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:18:08 PM Eastern
:b:

:13:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:19:29 PM Eastern
Morning everybody..
Oooooohhhh!  Just in time for the Jaake the Snake goal    ;)
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:19:48 PM Eastern
Fuck Yeah!  The Snake!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:20:08 PM Eastern
Jake the Snake scores = TRADE BURKA NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:20:23 PM Eastern
Morning everybody..
Oooooohhhh!  Just in time for the Jaake the Snake goal    ;)

 :uh-huh:   Thank you!   
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:21:29 PM Eastern
By the way,  THanks SO MUCH (AJ, I think) for posting the web streams.  I am watching on my computer at work...whilst I work....
Rarely get to catch a game in real time so this is SWEET.


THanks dude.  Or Dudes.  Or dudettes....


 :clap:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:21:32 PM Eastern
Jake The Snake!! :uh-huh: :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:21:49 PM Eastern
:uh-huh:   Thank you!
I try babes... :P
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:22:12 PM Eastern
how was that not a hook by Chara a few minutes ago?
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:28:32 PM Eastern
So far I am loving the Caps awareness on the ice and the great passing along with it.  Good hustle!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:34:16 PM Eastern
Halak must be feeling his age by now, don't you think?
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:34:49 PM Eastern
could've called tripping on both sides there, suprisingly the only called the Caps for it
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: 4 Caps on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:35:07 PM Eastern
Caps have to stop taking so many penalties.  Boston has a lethal PP and it is just a matter of time before they burn us.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:35:11 PM Eastern
Ooooh! A new emote.........   :praying: Yay AJ! :wackysmile:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:36:04 PM Eastern
Halak must be feeling his age by now, don't you think?


not against the Caps, yet
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:36:05 PM Eastern
Does itdo anything? Do I have to poke it or something???   :-|
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:37:05 PM Eastern
Does itdo anything? Do I have to poke it or something???   :-|
Either/or    :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:37:42 PM Eastern
Does itdo anything? Do I have to poke it or something???   :-|


you gotta poke it with a stick
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:38:16 PM Eastern
Holtbeast
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:38:33 PM Eastern
Oh come on with the stupid constant penalties already!    ::)
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:39:30 PM Eastern

you gotta poke it with a stick
Poke the bear?    :uh-huh:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:40:38 PM Eastern
 :clap:

LMAO

Ovie hammered the tall boy!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:46:51 PM Eastern
Ooooh! A new emote.........   :praying: Yay AJ! :wackysmile:

Check out this one too in the "[more]" popup.

 :wow:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:47:25 PM Eastern
Fab start by Holts.   8)
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:50:46 PM Eastern
Lol! Thereare a few there that could make it to the main stage, methinks....  Especially as replacements.... Jus' sayin' ;)
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:53:03 PM Eastern
The rat's been quiet so far.............
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:53:46 PM Eastern
so is Willy waiting for marchand to do something stupid, just waiting till later in the game, or is there not going to be anything?
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:53:57 PM Eastern
Team gonna have to start generating some zone time and shots on goal or this one won't end well.. At least they look like they have energy.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: 4 Caps on Thursday January 10, 2019, 07:56:13 PM Eastern
Caps outshot 17-5, that is not good.  Caps have to play more in Boston’s end if they are going to win this game. 
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:00:42 PM Eastern
so is Willy waiting for marchand to do something stupid, just waiting till later in the game, or is there not going to be anything?
I think Marchind is on his best behabiour for the ASG.    :raspberry:   We'll see how long that lasts.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: 4 Caps on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:02:52 PM Eastern
John Walton is doing the play by play of the Wild Jets game that is on NBCSN.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:02:53 PM Eastern
Holtby stole that period.


Think charra should have been penalized for the "slash" on Willy.  Really not, but in TODAY's game that is ALWAYS called.


I'm out peeps - headed home and will watch rest on tape delay.


GO CAPS!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:03:35 PM Eastern
Caps outshot 17-5, that is not good.  Caps have to play more in Boston’s end if they are going to win this game.
I think that might possibly be pointed out to them whilst they have their orange slices.   ;)
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:04:43 PM Eastern
so is Willy waiting for marchand to do something stupid, just waiting till later in the game, or is there not going to be anything?

In a perfect world Willy will score the 7th goal in a shutout and then REALLY ham it up celebrating in front of the Bruins bench. :uh-huh:
 :snicker: :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:10:18 PM Eastern
In a perfect world Willy will score the 7th goal in a shutout and then REALLY ham it up celebrating in front of the Bruins bench. :uh-huh:
 :snicker: :snicker:
Do'st thou never learn???   (Ō_ƆŎ)
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:11:22 PM Eastern
FFS, there should also be a boarding call and a 5 on 3 PP
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:14:18 PM Eastern
Our PPPP is bad enough without it being exaggerated with a 5 x 3.   :O=
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:16:44 PM Eastern
That fucked up that pussy Marchand refused to dance with Eller and Eller gets the only penalty.  I say now it's Wilson's turn to hammer him (as in a hard check) and make him want to fight.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:17:25 PM Eastern
What's a turtle rat....anybody...?.... :lmao:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:19:04 PM Eastern
Jesus!  Some bonehead missed opportunities to clear on this PK.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:19:25 PM Eastern
What a little bitch..
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:19:56 PM Eastern
Some funnies by our comms about Marchand.   :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:21:28 PM Eastern
Some funnies by our comms about Marchand.   :snicker:


do you only get the visitors coms?
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:23:27 PM Eastern

do you only get the visitors coms?

The streams I have posted give streams both teams.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:25:32 PM Eastern

do you only get the visitors coms?
It varies.  Depends on the link.  Some nights oneis better.  It's interesting to hear soe of the opposing comms sometimes, but there not usually as entertaing as Joe and Locker.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:26:32 PM Eastern
Starting to get concerned about Osh. He's not back yet.  I know that stuff takes time, but still.. :praying:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:28:16 PM Eastern
fukin turnover
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:28:46 PM Eastern
C'mon Ovi.  Stop mucking about luv'.   (Ō_ƆŎ)
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:29:15 PM Eastern
 :O=
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:29:57 PM Eastern
Ovi gets it back but DSP absolutely blows dick tonight.  A turnover machine.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:30:05 PM Eastern
Bggr.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:30:06 PM Eastern
OV !!!!!!!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:31:01 PM Eastern
DSP needs a few days off.  I'd like to see a little Yashkin.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:31:07 PM Eastern
(https://galactichub.com/caps/Capitals_mascot-bruins.png) :B:


 :8:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:32:09 PM Eastern
Tee hee hee. 

Ta.   8)

Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:34:48 PM Eastern
good to see Oshie back out there
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:36:56 PM Eastern
good to see Oshie back out there
Yup.  Just noticed that.  He wsn't happy to be sent off.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:41:18 PM Eastern
:43d:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:43:54 PM Eastern
horseshit call
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:43:57 PM Eastern
Fucking refs.  Pathetic bunch!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:46:33 PM Eastern
Fucking refs.  Pathetic bunch!


This league is a ridiculous pathetic fucking excuse for a major league sport.  These fucking refs have zero clue or the league is instructing them to make dogshit calls on the Caps all night every night.  How the fuck is that a solo penalty on Connolly?  Fuck me.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:47:18 PM Eastern
After Willie and Ovie, every player is intimated by this team.


I mean Connolly literally just acted he was in a rape scene from Oz.  Gets roughed up, ends up with his ass in the air and takes a penalty without throwing a punch.  Fuckin embarrassing


Unless these guys MAN THE FUCK UP, (yes you Ellen Keller, Marchant OWN YOU) they would deystroy us in a 7 game series, woman’s rules NHL or not
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:47:39 PM Eastern
I thought St laurent has been quite restrained... till this obvious debacle.   :stirringupshit:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:51:09 PM Eastern
The fuck was the ref looking at there? Holding on Connolly??  :huh: 
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:52:59 PM Eastern
The fuck was the ref looking at there? Holding on Connolly??  :huh:
His "bonus" from Buttman.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: 4 Caps on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:55:32 PM Eastern
The Caps are going to have play better in the 3rd period or they are not going to win this game.  Only 12 shots on goal, that is not going to cut it. 
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:57:15 PM Eastern
It was clearly a hold by Connolly to begin with, but the dance was mutual as they grabbed each other, and when he got thrown down to the ice I don't see how the penalty was only on him.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Thursday January 10, 2019, 08:58:55 PM Eastern
Hoping, praying, hoping, praying...
that the Burka scratch is BECAUSE they actually have some immediate pending trade interest....and NOT that it's because he actually DESERVES to be scratched.


Poor Jaskin can't catch a break.  Did he piss somebody off?  Not that I dislike any of the guys in there, but I'd give Jaskin a sweater and scratch Stephenson now and then.  (or DSP, or Dowd, or Boyd).  Although I think Boyd has shown more in his chances than anyone else recently, and Dowd seems pretty reliable as a 4C, but I'd still like to see Jaskin get some work.


GO CAPS


Agreed Rich!
DSP seems to be working his way to scratch city, as well!
Glad to see Boyd on 3rd line!
I feel like you, and rank “the three”, all playing well, Boyd, Dowd, Jaskin!
Boyd has just been awesome with his opportunity! Only reason I give Dowd, the slight bit over Jaskin, is that he can do both center or sing when asked! Jaskin only a forward, but love his hustle and grit!


I’d love to see Boyd stay at 3rd line, for a few good games, and have the 4th with Dowd, Stephenson, Jaskin! Stephenson can play center also!!


Rush
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:00:24 PM Eastern
It was clearly a hold by Connolly to begin with, but the dance was mutual as they grabbed each other, and when he got thrown down to the ice I don't see how the penalty was only on him.


Exactly.  It was either both or neither.  Not just Conno.  Fucking unreal. 



Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:00:55 PM Eastern
Time for Oshie to get some revenge for that uncalled boardingby getting on the sheet.   
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:10:13 PM Eastern
 :O=
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:10:21 PM Eastern
too many penaltys will do that
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:11:13 PM Eastern
too many penaltys will do that


Total bullshit. You can call too many men whenever you want in this league.  No involvement in the play.  They FUCKING want Boston to win.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: DC_1908 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:11:48 PM Eastern
i wonder if the PK would be better if we pulled Holtby and went with 5 skaters
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:12:08 PM Eastern
(https://galactichub.com/caps/Capitals_mascot-bruins.png) :B:


 :19:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:12:15 PM Eastern
Dumb, dumb, dumb.   :stupid: :stupid: :headbang:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:12:23 PM Eastern
BACKY :clap:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:13:34 PM Eastern
Must be time for another bullshit penalty on us.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:14:07 PM Eastern
Halak seems to have lost his magic.    :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:14:07 PM Eastern

Total bullshit. You can call too many men whenever you want in this league.  No involvement in the play.  They FUCKING want Boston to win.
Since when have you become aware of this .... thang...? :wackysmile:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:14:56 PM Eastern
I think I'm about a minute behind you guys.....    8-0
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:16:11 PM Eastern
Since when have you become aware of this .... thang...? :wackysmile:


LOL.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:20:55 PM Eastern
We need 92 to play well to be a contender.  He’s been poor of late.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:26:03 PM Eastern
Loving the relationship between Ovi and Willy!  Total bromance on the ice.   :snicker: :uh-huh:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:28:39 PM Eastern
They laugh about Chara but if we do that irs a penalty.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:29:42 PM Eastern
How the fuck did they not blow that dead?!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:31:43 PM Eastern
How the fuck did they not blow that dead?!

We all know the true answer to that!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:33:35 PM Eastern
We all know the true answer to that!


ANY potential head injury and they are supposed to blow it dead.  Fuckers.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:36:34 PM Eastern

ANY potential head injury and they are supposed to blow it dead.  Fuckers.

It's been a regular occurrence this season. And they do the opposite when the opponent goes down and they blow an immediate whistle.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:38:28 PM Eastern
Halak seems to have lost his magic.    :snicker:


you spoke too early
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:39:33 PM Eastern
(https://galactichub.com/caps/Capitals_mascot-bruins.png) :B:


 :8:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:39:46 PM Eastern
OV :clap:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:40:06 PM Eastern
Great 8
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:40:41 PM Eastern
still an empty net
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:41:39 PM Eastern
YO BABY!! :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: apace41 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:43:46 PM Eastern
Great win!
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:43:56 PM Eastern
 :clap:   :clap:   :clap:   :clap:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:45:08 PM Eastern
More pizza. We still have some left from yesterday!

Excellent game all around. A little stupid in the 1st, but great effort from everyone.  A really strong team victory.



 :super:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: 4 Caps on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:45:37 PM Eastern
Holtby simply owns the Bruins.  Gritty win, it wasn’t our best game but we had an answer whenever Boston scored.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:46:37 PM Eastern
(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgalactichub.com%2Fcaps%2Fscoring_summary.gif&hash=a5539380153e9a0902e0b6fc1ce40d49d66becf2)

1st Period
06:38  GOAL 13-Vrana, assist 77-Oshie   1-0 WSH

2nd Period
14:11  Bruins GOAL Donato, assists Krug & Forsbacka Karlsson   1-1 TIE
14:50  GOAL 8-Ovechkin, assist 43-Wilson   2-1 WSH

3rd Period
04:37  Bruins PP GOAL Krejci, assists Heinen & Backes   2-2 TIE
05:46  GOAL 19-Bäckström, assists 77-Oshie & 34-Siegenthaler   3-2 WSH
18:25  GOAL 8-Ovechkin, unassisted   4-2 WSH

FINAL:    4-2 WSH
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:48:36 PM Eastern
Good game.  It even kept me awake.   :P

Edit.  Holts was outstanding tonight.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: 4 Caps on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:51:15 PM Eastern
After Willie and Ovie, every player is intimated by this team.


I mean Connolly literally just acted he was in a rape scene from Oz.  Gets roughed up, ends up with his ass in the air and takes a penalty without throwing a punch.  Fuckin embarrassing


Unless these guys MAN THE FUCK UP, (yes you Ellen Keller, Marchant OWN YOU) they would deystroy us in a 7 game series, woman’s rules NHL or not


Oh yes we really are intiminated.   Give me a break, Caps have beaten the Bruins 14 straight games but we are intiminated.    LOL.  Also we had more hits tonight than Boston.  I would love to meet Boston in the conference final instead of Tampa Bay or Toronto. 
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:51:46 PM Eastern
nice suit on Joe B tonight  8)
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:52:29 PM Eastern
Takin up a collection to buy Holts (and Halak) a steak dinner..  :wackysmile:  3rd period looked pretty good.. Penalties bout killed us.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: KitFisto on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:52:57 PM Eastern
Holtby won this one.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: KitFisto on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:53:31 PM Eastern
nice suit on Joe B tonight  8)


Pimpin' ain't easy.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: alta on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:56:55 PM Eastern
Carlin is a fukin genius, "Chara is older than he's ever been", and he was proud of that line too
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 10, 2019, 09:58:23 PM Eastern
Saturday it is then! Catch you folks later...   :uh-huh:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Surreylily on Thursday January 10, 2019, 10:01:02 PM Eastern
Fun game.  Thanks peeps.  Sweet dreams.   :hearts:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 10:01:37 PM Eastern
Damn, watching that Vrana goal from Halak's perspective it is amazing. He flicks that puck so damned suddenly that there's no time to react for the goalie.


See you all Saturday at 7pm for the Jackets.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Thursday January 10, 2019, 10:42:27 PM Eastern

Pimpin' ain't easy.


😂🤣😂!!! Chuckle of the game, Kit!!👍👍


Rush
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: ArJunaZ on Thursday January 10, 2019, 11:11:26 PM Eastern
Report on Orlov is he cleared the concussion protocol and will be fine. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Thursday January 10, 2019, 11:22:00 PM Eastern

I thought Seigenthaler had his best game tonight and is really developing. I still like Bowey too and would like to see them rest Orpik about every 4th game or so.


I give Eller some props for trying to dance with Marchand.  I'm glad Marchand didn't go though as Eller is no fighter. At least he gets some respect in the lockerroom.







Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: BlackIce on Friday January 11, 2019, 08:13:23 AM Eastern
Holtby won this one.




And yet, I was watching the game summary from the BOSTON point of view, and while the Bruins had a big edge in total shots, the highlights of goalie saves were about equal; i.e., the quality chances would seem to have been pretty even.  In other words, Halak kept the Bruins in the game about as much as Holtby kept the Caps ahead.  The Caps' organizational mantra is, it isn't how many shots you get, it's how many quality chances you get.  It frustrates fans sometimes when a guy with a decent look passes it up to try to get someone else a premium look -- but that is what they are coached to do.


The achilles heel of this team is becoming clearer and clearer, though -- face-offs.  This and the PK have both suffered with the loss of Beagle, but he's the guy that was the odd man out when cap space ran out.  The problem is, it's great to talk about "next man up" (another organizational mantra), but no one has even remotely stepped up to assume Beagle's best and most important contributions to the team.  As much as the Caps are already overloaded with lower-line bodies, probably their greatest need at the trade deadline is a lower-line PK/faceoff man.


Also, as much as folks here are ragging on Burakovsky, and reasonably so, Eller and Orlov, as or more important players in the full scheme of things, are hurting us as well.


And yet, this team has won 14 in a row against the Bruins and 15 of their last 16 against the East.  They can hardly do any better than that.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: 4 Caps on Friday January 11, 2019, 09:14:22 AM Eastern
Just looking at the stat sheet and noticed that Wilson had 23:28 minutes of ice time the most of any forward by over 2 minutes and Carlson was the only player to have more ice time with 26+ minutes.  That is crazy, he had over 4 and half minutes on the PK and 2 and half minutes on the PP.  At ES Ovie and Kuzy had more ice time.  It just shows how important Wilson has become to the team.  That contract he signed last summer which a lot of people around the league ridiculed is a bargain and another great move by BMac. 
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: DC_1908 on Friday January 11, 2019, 09:28:10 AM Eastern



The Caps' organizational mantra is, it isn't how many shots you get, it's how many quality chances you get.  It frustrates fans sometimes when a guy with a decent look passes it up to try to get someone else a premium look -- but that is what they are coached to do.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
over-passing, toe dragging, and trying to be to cool is not looking for "quality chances/premium looks", unless they're trying to turn the puck over.



Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: BlackIce on Friday January 11, 2019, 11:17:49 AM Eastern
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
over-passing, toe dragging, and trying to be to cool is not looking for "quality chances/premium looks", unless they're trying to turn the puck over.


Yes, it IS their way of looking for quality chances.  You don't know what you are talking about.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: BlackIce on Friday January 11, 2019, 11:31:30 AM Eastern
Just looking at the stat sheet and noticed that Wilson had 23:28 minutes of ice time the most of any forward by over 2 minutes and Carlson was the only player to have more ice time with 26+ minutes.  That is crazy, he had over 4 and half minutes on the PK and 2 and half minutes on the PP.  At ES Ovie and Kuzy had more ice time.  It just shows how important Wilson has become to the team.  That contract he signed last summer which a lot of people around the league ridiculed is a bargain and another great move by BMac.


If Wilson keeps up his around-a-point-per-game pace, with all his PK responsibilities and now some PP time, it would not be totally laughable for him to be at least remotely in the discussion for MVP (except of course for all the games he lost due to suspension).  For all-around duties, he IS becoming one of the more valuable players in the league.  Tom Wilson has finally been fully unleashed on the NHL.
Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: DC_1908 on Saturday January 12, 2019, 06:01:06 PM Eastern

Yes, it IS their way of looking for quality chances.  You don't know what you are talking about.
:lmao: What the hell ever man.  Any one who has watched this team over the past ten years knows that “quality chance”, ain’t to high of a priority, particularly when you have the league leader in shots every year, and gets great nicknames like Team Odd Man Rush.


What you are ultimately referring to is the coaches don’t want then to take shots that will result in easy routine saves, Well,  yeah,(I’m pretty sure they even tell players that in pond hockey).


However you were insinuating that “not shooting” was by design while the highly orchestrated strategm developed for the man with the puck to make a pass to the other man in the optimal scoring area, or to the check down based on how the D reacts and previous scouting reports  (not unlike a high speed 5-5 power play system), all while securing possession, typically in a triangle or behind the net.  While they do this to some degree, this is clearly not the high paced skill focused Caps system we see now and the past.


However, you’re asu are correct with the fans being inaccurate about not shooting.  Many naive fans think the shot itself is meant only to score.  But we know that there are many plays where the shot is meant for rebounds, play off the boards, move the other teams D etc. 








 


   

Title: Re: GDT#43 Capitals @ Bruins 7:00pm Thu Jan 10 `19 NBCSWA, SN360, SNE, SNO, SNP, +
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday January 12, 2019, 11:49:45 PM Eastern
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
over-passing, toe dragging, and trying to be to cool is not looking for "quality chances/premium looks", unless they're trying to turn the puck over.


Does this mean you are happier with tonight’s (OT) loss to Columbus?
Caps outshot opponent for the first time in weeks. Also won more face offs. I thought the Caps outplayed them, but lost anyway.


I don’t care what the stats say, I’ll take a win over a loss any day