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Title: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 04:09:02 PM Eastern
                       :capslogo3:
                             
              (https://galactichub.com/caps/Capitals @ Predators.gif)

  Game 46:  59-27-13-5 (PTS-W-L-OT)   Streak - L1
  Tue January 15, 2019   Washington Capitals @ Nashville Predators
  Place:  Bridgestone Arena
  Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
  TV: NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
  Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7 (http://tunein.com/radio/Caps-Radio-247-s231201/)
  NHL.COM (https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2018020716) for Live Box Score
  Last Game: Mon January 14 Capitals Lost 4-1 against Blues
  Next Game: Fri January 18, 7:30 pm ET Islanders @ Capitals

:spacer50pix:  8-Ovechkin :spacer50pix: 19-Bäckström :spacer50pix: 43-Wilson
:spacer50pix: 13-Vrana :spacer50pix: 92-Kuznetsov :spacer50pix: 77-Oshie
:spacer50pix: 65-Burakovsky :spacer50pix: 20-Eller :spacer50pix: 10-Connolly
:spacer50pix: 23-Jaskin :spacer50pix: 26-Dowd :spacer50pix: 72-Boyd
:spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix:   6-Kempny :spacer50pix: 74-Carlson
:spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix:   9-Orlov  :spacer50pix:  2-Niskanen
:spacer50pix: :spacer50pix: :spacer50pix:   44-Orpik :spacer50pix: 34-Siegenthaler
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix:  1-Copley (starter)
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 70-Holtby 

                                                      -- SCRATCH --         
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 18-Stephenson
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 25-Smith-Pelly
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 22-Bowey

                                               -- INJURED RESERVE --         
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 29-Djoos (Thigh Surgery)


                                            -- 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:   Furman South (#44),    Jean Hebert (#15)
:spacer50pix:  Linesmen:   Trent Knorr (#63),    Brad Kovachik (#71)



                                Predators LINEUP
       
           Filip Forsberg - Ryan Johansen - Viktor Arvidsson
               Kevin Fiala - Colton Sissons - Craig Smith
              Calle Jarnkrok - Nick Bonino - Austin Watson
          Ryan Hartman - Frederick Gaudreau - Rocco Grimaldi

                     Joel Edmundson -- Alex Pietrangelo
                         Roman Josi - P.K. Subban
                       Mattias Ekholm - Ryan Ellis
                       Dan Hamhuis - Yannick Weber

                             Juuse Saros  (Starter)
                             Pekka Rinne

Scratched: Zac Rinaldo, Matt Irwin, Anthony Bitetto
Injured: Miikka Salomaki (upper body), Kyle Turris (lower body)


(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgalactichub.com%2Fcaps%2Fscoring_summary.gif&hash=e4c44b0c35837704bf29d0ee1ad212f9)

1st Period
03:45  Preds GOAL Arvidson , assists Ekholm & Forsberg   1-0 NSH
10:33  Preds GOAL Bonino, assists Sissons & Watson   2-0 NSH

2nd Period
01:21  Preds GOAL Arvidson, assists Subban & Johansen   3-0 NSH
07:07  PP GOAL 19-Bäckström, assists 74-Carlson & 8-Ovechkin   3-1 NSH
12:08  Preds GOAL Arvidson, assis Johansen   4-1 NSH
14:57  Preds GOAL Grimaldi, unassisted   5-1 NSH
19:54  Preds GOAL Bonino, assists Ekholm & jhartman   6-1 NSH

3rd Period
07:56  Preds GOAL Jarnkrok, assist Fiala   7-1 NSH
16:11  GOAL 77-Oshie, assist 92-Kuznetsov   7-2 NSH

FINAL:    7-2 NSH


    :wtf:





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By Brennin Weiswerda (@youripides) on January 15, 2019
Misc. you missed: hug quality over hug quantity at the Blues-Capitals game
(https://i1.wp.com/russianmachineneverbreaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ovechkin-bummed-on-bench.jpg)
Headline photo: Patrick McDermott/NHLI

The thing about losing hockey games is that it’s a bummer. It means the other team got to hug way more AND they got to give their goalie pats on his lil noggin after.

However! Just because the end result (…and performance…) was bad against the Blues on Monday (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/15/progressively-poorer-numbers-for-the-morning-after/) doesn’t mean there wasn’t a lot to appreciate. Let’s dig in!


Pregame Notes

BATYA IS 1000 YEARS OLD!

…wait.

*fact check*

HE HAS ALSO PLAYED IN 1000 NHL GAMES!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1079962545073594369/Q2SCeIOl_bigger.jpg) (https://twitter.com/Capitals)     Washington Capitals    @Capitals       "The guys like Brooksie don't even have to say something because we made a mistake, the next game we are not going to make the same mistake again. I think that's good for coaches and leadership guys." - @Kuzya92 #Orp1k https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/grand-achievement/c-303878762?tid=299819628 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/grand-achievement/c-303878762?tid=299819628) …

Holtby was back from his eye injury! He was also back-up for Pheonix Copley.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video_thumb/Dw6Rt4MX0AM3oQC?format=jpg&name=900x900)

Welcome home spanking from TJ Oshie: crucial.

During the Game Reminder that is was a 4-1 loss and the Caps as a whole looked terrible (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/14/a-sluggish-snowy-day-blues-beat-caps-4-1/). That being said, Tom Wilson looked good.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video_thumb/Dw6yyegU0AACrPP?format=jpg&name=900x900)
"All eyes are on Tom Wilson."
well, blues dudes, you ain't wrong #allcaps
   Tragically, he looked better on the bench than he did on the ice. He punched Joel Edmundson in the face during a scrum that developed after Pat Maroon got all up in Ovi’s grill. And yes, uninvited face-punching is bad, aaaand also as someone who has seen many Blues games I must say it is a very Edmundson move. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? Maybe?


HUGS
Ovi scored though! He is now 14th highest in goal-scoring all time (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/14/alex-ovechkin-ties-dave-andreychuk-for-14th-all-time-in-goals/)! He has SO MUCH HUG EXPERIENCE!

Okay. Now that we’ve covered the one good thing Capitals did during the game it’s time for the Blues’ hugs.

After the Game John Carlson and Devante Smith-Pelly invited the Metro Maple Leaf youth hockey team to the game (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2019/01/14/devante-smith-pelly-invites-hockey-team-who-faced-racism-to-capitals-game-dont-let-those-people-try-and-bring-you-down/) to recognize their anti-racism efforts. Yep, the Caps stunk on the ice. But they were world-class off of it.

Also, Happy  Birthday to Alan May! Please don’t murder Ian.


Ian Oland
 @ianoland
Happy  Birthday to The Legend @MayHockeyNBCS (https://twitter.com/MayHockeyNBCS).From threatening me on live TV to
high-fiving me at the Capitals championship parade, you are my worst nightmare
 and I wouldn't have it any other way. #Wagon (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Wagon?src=hash) #NeverForgetTheMullet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeverForgetTheMullet?src=hash)(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dw6z6meW0AAgCqG?format=jpg&name=900x900)

Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 05:09:13 PM Eastern
Maaannnnnnn... Can't start drinking till 8pm tonight.  :crying:   
They look like they have the last month or so and Im'a hit the marahoochie as well!!  :uh-huh: :raspberry:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 06:26:18 PM Eastern
8 oclock start.  :angry:
Geez - why do we have to subject ourselves to the Home team time zone  :raspberry:


Jaskin sitting again?  He is definitely sleeping with Reirdon's wife.  ;)





Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:11:06 PM Eastern
tonight will be Oshies 700th career game  :clap:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:12:50 PM Eastern
I'm calling it now.


Vrana with a hattie


Wilson with a Gordo
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:16:28 PM Eastern
8 oclock start.  :angry:
Geez - why do we have to subject ourselves to the Home team time zone  :raspberry:


Jaskin sitting again?  He is definitely sleeping with Reirdon's wife.  ;) /ewKKY
Really?  REALLY?   (Ō_ƆŎ)
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:31:45 PM Eastern
Moning peeps.

Just read all the stuff about "Batya"  Pretty cool. :clap:
I remember when we used to complain about the "Klub Kettler" attitude of this team.  Where the boys used to go out and have a good time and enjoy their fame.  A little too much sometimes.
When "Batya" came to us, that whole culture and attitude changed.  Not over night, but gradually.  Enough for what it takes to win the CUP
BROOKS ORPIK I salute you and thank you. 8)


 
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:31:46 PM Eastern
just announced that Copley will start tonight
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:33:02 PM Eastern
just announced that Copley will start tonight
:huh:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:34:04 PM Eastern
8 oclock start.  :angry:
Geez - why do we have to subject ourselves to the Home team time zone  :raspberry:


Jaskin sitting again?  He is definitely sleeping with Reirdon's wife.  ;)

Caps Lineup is a game time decision by Reirdon, so Jaskin still might get in. I did just hear that Copley is starting again tonight.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:50:46 PM Eastern
and Seigenthaler in, Stephenson out. I know, but that’s what Walton said
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:53:24 PM Eastern
New lines posted in OP.

19 and 92 swapped.

23-26-73 for 4th line.

34 out and 22 back in
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 07:54:17 PM Eastern
They said Holts is dressed as the backup but they wanted to give him some more time
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:02:07 PM Eastern
They said Holts is dressed as the backup but they wanted to give him some more time


To rest his EYE?

Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:02:57 PM Eastern
Peace out Peeps.  Hitting the road.


Catch uins later.


GO CAPS
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:05:24 PM Eastern
Peace out Peeps.  Hitting the road.


Catch uins later.


GO CAPS
Drive carefull babes.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:12:46 PM Eastern
They said Holts is dressed as the backup but they wanted to give him some more time

I heard that Reirdon said they wanted to give Copley another shot. I guess we'll never know the real reason. Maybe Holts is still a little blurry in the one eye.  Hotlby hasn't had a great record against the Preds.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:15:33 PM Eastern
Jadkin is in so that's good lll lll I hope....
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:16:10 PM Eastern
 :O= Arvidson beats Copley on the breakaway.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:16:49 PM Eastern
Bah, humbug!    >:(
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:17:06 PM Eastern
I expect to lose big tonight.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:18:34 PM Eastern
Let's GO CAPS, no flat footing tonight!
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:20:07 PM Eastern
The play leading to the goal is exactly the problem. Rather than get it in deep we try a 60 foot cross ice pass into traffic. Leads to a break and 1-0. Just dumb hockey.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:21:33 PM Eastern
Yikes!  I just looked up the Preds record when scoring first at home this year 12-1-0 and 21-2-1 both home and away. Last year both home and away 41-4-6.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:25:23 PM Eastern
Big chance I might fall asleep... anytime....soon....
Sorry my friends.  My eyelids are heavy tonight. :(
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:26:19 PM Eastern
 :O= Bonino scores on a 2 on 1.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:27:28 PM Eastern
This coaching staff is not doing shit. The D makes the same mistakes every night. What the fuck is Rierden getting paid for?  Starting to look like the playoffs will be a stretch.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:28:32 PM Eastern
Big chance I might fall asleep... anytime....soon....
Sorry my friends.  My eyelids are heavy tonight. :(

It doesn't look like you'll be missing anything you'd want to see. I'm thinking to do something else too. Caps have shown me enough lately to give me any confidence.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:28:44 PM Eastern
Normally I would want to cheer my team on, but I would expect at least a little effort by them also.  Something theym seem to have forgotten for a while now.   :-|
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:29:13 PM Eastern
Marahoochie it is..  :uh-huh: :poop:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:29:36 PM Eastern

To rest his EYE?


yup
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:31:33 PM Eastern
joke of a 1st period
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:35:59 PM Eastern
Burakovsky is awful
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:37:15 PM Eastern
I’m trying to remember how good last spring felt but I can’t.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:48:33 PM Eastern
I used to have faith this team could come back from a goal or two down.. Not so much now. Seems like they get behind, they lose..  :-\
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:52:24 PM Eastern
I used to have faith this team could come back from a goal or two down.. Not so much now. Seems like they get behind, they lose..  :-\

What are you talking about?  Lately the Caps haven't been able to come back from being UP in the game.  (Ō_ƆŎ) 8-0 :O= :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 08:53:32 PM Eastern
It's amazing how much I let this team affect my mood.  I'm pissed and depressed all the time with the way they are playing.  I think I need to check myself into a facility.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:04:47 PM Eastern
might be a good night to watch the new Oak Island
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:05:38 PM Eastern
It's amazing how much I let this team affect my mood.  I'm pissed and depressed all the time with the way they are playing.  I think I need to check myself into a facility.


you just need to drink more
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:06:54 PM Eastern
That goal happened because Backstom and Ovie loafed in the O zone. Then the D all got outskated for the puck and nobody closed out at the point.  If these motherfucking sons of bitches don't give a shit if they win or lose then why the fuck should I watch Uncle Ted?  Tell your asshole boys to start playing some fucking hockey or I won't watch and neither will any of the other fans in this fair weather city.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:15:15 PM Eastern
Good sport Connolly, picked up Subban's stick and handed it to him.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:16:47 PM Eastern
It appears the Preds scored again while I was away.
 :O=
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:17:00 PM Eastern
(https://galactichub.com/caps/Capitals_mascot-Predators.png) :B:



 :19:

Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:17:12 PM Eastern
might be a good night to watch the new Oak Island


OMG, you hooked me on that show!
But I can't stand the narrator...
"A Brick???!!!! Found in a structure???!!!"
A shoe???!!! Found in a shoe store????!!!"
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:17:51 PM Eastern
holy crap they scored ???
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:21:15 PM Eastern
Eller is atrocious.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:21:17 PM Eastern
I can hardly believe what I am watching. We look like a team with our laces and hands tied together as we "tried" to clear the zone there.

They better reach down deep.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: zerofox on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:23:52 PM Eastern
At least the Caps are pushing harder. I'm seeing more of the general compete level and urgency I haven't seen in a while. Hopefully they keep it up
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:25:06 PM Eastern
Momentum shift??? :praying:

:genuflect:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:27:01 PM Eastern
 :O= Arvidson on the breakaway again! Shorty for a Hat Trick!!!


Momentum shifted the wrong way there!
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: zerofox on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:27:07 PM Eastern
Well guess not. They took a shit on the PP lol
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:27:47 PM Eastern
Can anybody tell me what the fuck Backstrom was doing at the blue line?  We make the game so easy for other teams.  I'm out.  Can't take this shit anymore.  Dumb motherfucking assholes suck balls.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:28:08 PM Eastern
Get well soon Holtby!! Gotta make a fucking save at some point.  (Ō_ƆŎ)
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:29:31 PM Eastern

Well this was a good time to turn in . . .


SGHs maybe the best goals in hockey, unless there against you, then theyre unforgivable
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:32:28 PM Eastern
Copley’s GAA has gone in the toilet the past few games
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:32:59 PM Eastern
 :O= Can we skate any dumber or slower?
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:33:59 PM Eastern
So far tonight Jaskin has looked good
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:34:31 PM Eastern
Look at the bright side. They'll be eating a lot of pizza in Nashville tomorrow!  (Ō_ƆŎ)
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: zerofox on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:36:37 PM Eastern
Nashville did a great job crushing any momentum we were trying to build....
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:37:32 PM Eastern
Good fight by Willy!!!
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:37:55 PM Eastern
Well, I guess we get to find out if the hand-groomed replacement for Trotz has anything up top.  Last year we looked just like this in January and Trotz got them together and we know where that went.  Now you need to see if Rierden can do anything to get this team to play like a team.  It's the same cast of characters so we know they have what it takes.  They just aren't playing worth a lick right now and their confidence is sucking.  Time for Ovi to take Kuzy aside and tell him he needs to step up and earn the paycheck.  And Backstrom has to start playing solid, strong hockey.  He gets points but he looks crappy from where I sit.  And our third line center, supposedly our depth being the key to why we won last year, Eller has to play better than he has played.  It's all there for them but they have to want it a lot more than they do right now.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:38:44 PM Eastern
I feel better.. Ping and Pong!!  :snicker: (Where's the 43 fly swatter emoji?)
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:39:25 PM Eastern
Jesus fuckin Christ


5 GOALS, what an entertaining game in The New NHL!!!   The Caps are trying hard though, like they always do.  Even though the goals were by the other team, they’re just hot, but they’re fun to watch.  But who cares we have A Cup, so we can die happy even if it’s another 40yrs before the next!!!
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:42:53 PM Eastern
Jesus fuckin Christ


5 GOALS, what an entertaining game in The New NHL!!!   The Caps are trying hard though, like they always do.  Even though the goals were by the other team, they’re just hot, but they’re fun to watch.  But who cares we have A Cup, so we can die happy even if it’s another 40yrs before the next!!!


And the league has neutered Willy so the only guy on the team who will fight can't take the risk so we just keep getting it jammed up our ass one puck at a time and we don't fucking do anything!  Kick somebody's goddamn ass!

Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:43:10 PM Eastern
I ain’t no fair weather fan, but tonight I’m done
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: waynerivers on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:43:28 PM Eastern
OMG has Copley looked like shit.  Here's a hint:  When a guy is coming down alone get the hell out of the net to take away his sight lines.  He was practically with his ass against the back bar on the first goal and on the shorthanded goal.  Then he's totally unprepared for the shot on the 5th goal.  And Backstrom getting stripped trying to dipsy doo into the zone on the PP was simply unacceptable.  Overall, the Preds look faster, hungrier and simply better in practically every way. 


In the bigger picture, looking at the crap play lately, this is what happens when you have a "nice guy" coach instead of one who would chew their asses out and sit people for a few games who wouldn't normally sit in order to send a message.  I'm not seeing anything here that makes me think these guys can get past the first round of the playoffs.  The only bright spot was the PP looking better.  Overall, quite brutal.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:45:03 PM Eastern
 :O=

 :O= :O= :O= :O= :O= :O=
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: zerofox on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:45:38 PM Eastern
I hope the Preds score 10+ maybe that'll wake these fuckers up.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:47:32 PM Eastern
Good Fight Wilie!!”


Now some wil cry about fighting, in general, or fighting when your a top scorer and down 5-1.  They need to man up.


The Wilson Trend since getting a few points that he should quit hitting and fighting is just woman’s-rules hockey jargon and bullshit. There to many one way soft woman’s rules players that should be scoring these goals so Wilson can do the real mans work.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: zerofox on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:47:35 PM Eastern
OMG has Copley looked like shit.  Here's a hint:  When a guy is coming down alone get the hell out of the net to take away his sight lines.  He was practically with his ass against the back bar on the first goal and on the shorthanded goal.  Then he's totally unprepared for the shot on the 5th goal.  And Backstrom getting stripped trying to dipsy doo into the zone on the PP was simply unacceptable.  Overall, the Preds look faster, hungrier and simply better in practically every way. 


In the bigger picture, looking at the crap play lately, this is what happens when you have a "nice guy" coach instead of one who would chew their asses out and sit people for a few games who wouldn't normally sit in order to send a message.  I'm not seeing anything here that makes me think these guys can get past the first round of the playoffs.  The only bright spot was the PP looking better.  Overall, quite brutal.


Fuck I agree so much with your thoughts on the PP. We had glimpses of good PP play when we scored but the same old retarded bullshit 1 vs 5 dangle highlight reel shit fucked us.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:49:25 PM Eastern
Jesus fuckin Christ


5 GOALS, what an entertaining game in The New NHL!!!   The Caps are trying hard though, like they always do.  Even though the goals were by the other team, they’re just hot, but they’re fun to watch.  But who cares we have A Cup, so we can die happy even if it’s another 40yrs before the next!!!

The Caps might be trying a little harder, but they seem to have left their skills in another state.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:52:07 PM Eastern
We gave up 6 goals to the Preds two weeks ago with Holtby in net.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:54:26 PM Eastern

And the league has neutered Willy so the only guy on the team who will fight can't take the risk so we just keep getting it jammed up our ass one puck at a time and we don't fucking do anything!  Kick somebody's goddamn ass!
And God forbid GMBetaMale get rid of a womans-rules player or two, and get someone else in the line up that will fight and not leave the ice with theyre face looking like a god damn maxi-pad

Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:54:41 PM Eastern

I'm liking Jaskin. That's it.


If they don't hit everything that moves in the third period, they will prove they are just along for the ride this year.

Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: waynerivers on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:55:39 PM Eastern
This is lack of focus and lack of urgency.  If they have enough talent to have won a cup then this crap can only result from being satisfied and not paying the price as required to win, or even compete in these games.  Count me as unimpressed with Rierden so far.  He thinks juggling his lines or deciding among the same couple of healthy scratches is all he needs to do. 
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 09:58:18 PM Eastern
At this rate we'll be in 4th place in the Metro by Friday.

PROVE ME WRONG BOYS!!!!
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:00:46 PM Eastern
We gave up 6 goals to the Preds two weeks ago with Holtby in net.
heh other teams will be watchin these two games that’s for sure
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:01:00 PM Eastern
I wonder if Rich still thinks we are being too critical






no offense Rich,
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:10:22 PM Eastern
This is lack of focus and lack of urgency.  If they have enough talent to have won a cup then this crap can only result from being satisfied and not paying the price as required to win, or even compete in these games.  Count me as unimpressed with Rierden so far.  He thinks juggling his lines or deciding among the same couple of healthy scratches is all he needs to do.
YOURE GOD DAMN RIGHT!!! I started worrying about that in June before Trotz even left

Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:12:01 PM Eastern
I wonder if Rich still thinks we are being too critical
Course not, he told us to comb the desert, and we’re combing it . . .



Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:15:32 PM Eastern
 :O=

 :O= :O= :O= :O= :O= :O= :O=
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:17:51 PM Eastern
and to think, there's still three days for the new Grand Tour to air
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:19:11 PM Eastern
WAY TO MAN UP CARLSON!!


Yell at the ref for not givin you a boarder line call when down 6-1 and you’ve played like shit!!  Why not go a beat the livin hell out of FFF and earn you misconduct like a man  instead of a crybaby pussy complaining that life ain’t fair?!!
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:19:21 PM Eastern
Copley should just skate to the bench at this point
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: waynerivers on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:21:25 PM Eastern
Nice assist by Niskannen on that last one.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: apace41 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:22:22 PM Eastern
Nice assist by Niskannen on that last one.


Niskanen and Orpik are both getting long in the tooth.  Not sure they can still compete in the wide open 2019 NHL.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:22:28 PM Eastern
Nice assist by Niskannen on that last one.
🤣
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: zerofox on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:26:35 PM Eastern
If I were Copley I'd quit immediately. Just take off my mask, skate off the ice, say Fuck You Todd and good luck Holts and go the fuck home
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:27:10 PM Eastern

Niskanen and Orpik are both getting long in the tooth.  Not sure they can still compete in the wide open 2019 NHL.
It’s more the wide open Caps system.  The D has almost no support from the forewards and play against odd man rushes routinely on a GOOD night.


I can’t see how any Dman will look good in this.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:29:22 PM Eastern
We have seriously fucked our goal differential this game.
 :poop:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:35:39 PM Eastern
Well Hooks, your about 6 goals to late for your tough guy act
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:35:50 PM Eastern
:goal:
  :77:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:36:00 PM Eastern
pretty good episode of How The Universe Works tonight
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:42:09 PM Eastern
(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgalactichub.com%2Fcaps%2Fscoring_summary.gif&hash=e4c44b0c35837704bf29d0ee1ad212f9)

1st Period
03:45  Preds GOAL Arvidson , assists Ekholm & Forsberg   1-0 NSH
10:33  Preds GOAL Bonino, assists Sissons & Watson   2-0 NSH

2nd Period
01:21  Preds GOAL Arvidson, assists Subban & Johansen   3-0 NSH
07:07  PP GOAL 19-Bäckström, assists 74-Carlson & 8-Ovechkin   3-1 NSH
12:08  Preds GOAL Arvidson, assis Johansen   4-1 NSH
14:57  Preds GOAL Grimaldi, unassisted   5-1 NSH
19:54  Preds GOAL Bonino, assists Ekholm & jhartman   6-1 NSH

3rd Period
07:56  Preds GOAL Jarnkrok, assist Fiala   7-1 NSH
16:11  GOAL 77-Oshie, assist 92-Kuznetsov   7-2 NSH

FINAL:    7-2 NSH


    :wtf:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:46:20 PM Eastern
Shit, thought they had the 2 point conversion there for a bit.. That was fun!!  :wackysmile: Islanders prolly gonna give it to em' sans K-Y come Friday..  :-\
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:50:41 PM Eastern
We officially dropped to 2nd place. :clap:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:52:41 PM Eastern
how many burn the tape games do they gotta have before it gets fixed?
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: ArJunaZ on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:54:06 PM Eastern
See you all Friday!

:ky:   :dildo:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: zerofox on Tuesday January 15, 2019, 10:56:25 PM Eastern
how many burn the tape games do they gotta have before it gets fixed?


Todd's head is so far up his ass right now it would take a 0-81 record before he would be like "hmm maybe I should try to fix this"
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 02:12:19 AM Eastern
I used to have faith this team could come back from a goal or two down.. Not so much now. Seems like they get behind, they lose..  :-\


Very good observation, Mick, (and possibly, “hoochie assist” contemplation, as well)!!😂🤣😂


[size=78%]Can’t remember a good, solid, up the energy, type 3rd period comeback, type game this year so far! I can remember winning, after going into the 3rd, down a goal or two, but it was maybe lucky and lack luster![/size]
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I DO remember just last year, a few games where the whole mood in the 3rd, was that we had regrouped in the locker room, during 2-3 intermission, and came out with our foot on the gas!! It was obvious and the whole team felt great afterwards!
Some, including myself, have said that this mid-January, heavy game loaded, schedule would be a real test for the team, and Rierden! Well, it’s not starting off well, these last few games!
I’m still willing to give a little time to Rierden, as we’ve had these episodes before, but we better follow with some CONVINCING, more dominant WINS, I’d say, between now, and mid Feb.!!
We don’t have a good history, immediately following the Allstar break, either! Seems it takes a week or so to get our shit together, right after the break! Like always...We shall see!!


Rush

Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 07:56:08 AM Eastern
OUCH (last night's game)
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 08:30:32 AM Eastern
I wonder if Rich still thinks we are being too critical






no offense Rich,


No offense taken



The caps earned it (the criticism) last night - for the most part


And...the intent of my original "you guys (including me) sometimes are too negative" post was.....we start bitching well before the 1st period is over.  That when reading the negative posts from the first period (reading them the next day) would indicate that the Caps have had/are having a horrible season and are a shit team, which is NOT the case.  And that giving up in the FIRST period is a little premature.  Just like giving up on this team and this season is a little premature at this point.  Am I counting another Cup already?  Hell No.  I honestly don't think the Caps will get close this year.  Am I going to stay and watch and find out? HELL YES.  Am I going to be disappointed when they under perform?  Of course.  AM I going to be over the top negative?  No.


They are certainly playing like a shit team of late, but it's a very long season.  We have had good stretches as well as bad stretches, but the fan negativity during the bad stretches COMPLETELY outweighs the positivity shown during the good stretches.  I know that's just human nature and probably especially true with LONG time Cap fans like myself who suffered long and hard through decades of disappointment.  But if all I want to see is negative spew and Caps bashing, I could go to the Hens board (well, okay, let's be reasonable)  If I need to hear how bad the Caps organization is I could just filter and read DC's posts  :raspberry:   just teasing you DC, you know we love you (most of the time)


I guess I should just be used to it.  We won the cup last year and if you read the posts DURING the playoffs you'd have thought the Caps were the worst team in hockey.  There was MUCH more negative than positive.  Yet, in the end the Caps did what they never had and overcame all the adversity, all the bad luck, all the bad bounces, all the bad D play and just got it done.  I am NOT saying they will do the same this year - I;m just saying we tend to focus more on the negative play than the positive.  I know hindsight is 20/20, but we tend to be way to fickle IMO.  Even in mid-season last year, all the talk was fire Trotz, Trotz has to go.  Trotz can't get, never has, never will be a winner.  Trotz can't adjust during the playoffs, Trotz can't motivate his team...Blah, blah, blah.  Now what?  Now he's this great coach and our team is shit without him?  I don't buy it.  No wonder he left...the Caps treated him the same way as we did.
The only one I remember being positive (during the playoff run) was AJ - who for some crazy reason was saying (in writing for all the world to see) he had confidence in the Caps playoffs chances...even early on he was saying that.


Don't misunderstand me - I enjoy coming to the boards and discussing the Caps.  I enjoy seeing other peoples point of view and reading their input about the Caps.  It has probably enhanced my Cap fandom.  It's like a family (with all the misfits).  I don't enjoy the total negativity at times - even if it is earned in the short term.  I support and watch and hope and pray for my team.  I am no longer an athlete, but I am still an athletic supporter. :uh-huh:


GO CAPS  and WAKE THE HELL UP! (and quiet all those fears of massive disappointment we are all harboring)



Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 08:51:56 AM Eastern
SO...about last night's game.... :poop: :poop: :poop:


1st period - Caps played like shit  (think they set there clocks back two hours instead of one for the time change)
2nd period - I thought we honestly played better than we have in several games and better than the Preds for most of the period - had some great chances, hit three posts, hustled, worked, etc.  Thought we had the better of the chances DESPITE what the score was.  Unfortunately, everything the Preds did worked, and nothing the Caps did...did.
Stupid stupid stupid PP play to try to get in the zone there.  That was the end of any hope the Caps had.
3rd period - everyone knew it was over before the 1st puck dropped, the Caps were just waiting for the clock to stop, the Preds never let up.



Copely sucked the whole game.  No, he didn't get any help from the Caps, but he also did not GIVE any help to the Caps.  Not your fault, but You do have to stop SOME of the breakaway chances and some of the shots from outside, and some of them from in tight, etc, etc.  He was just off his game entirely.  Some of it is puck luck, but damn.  I would have pulled him after the 4th goal (at the latest) -so I'm wondering if there is really another issue with Holtby.  It's not like they are saving him for tomorrow's game...they have two days off.  If he wasn't ready to be a backup, why dress him?  Or were they just letting Copely and the whole team suffer?  I mean isn't it like a normal courtesy to drag the bleeding goaltender's carcass off the ice at some point?

Jaskin looked good I thought.  Showed life and hustle which is exactly what the team is missing.  Not expecting 20 goals from the guy, but at least he working the whole time he's out there.
PP was moving better than it has lately (except for the stupid Backy entry try).  Speaking of the PP....at the very start the Caps LOST the face off, Preds sent it down ice, burning the first 20 seconds - then forcing the Caps to bring it up the ice (which they suck at). My point is...IF you could win an occasional face off the PP would have some more opportunity and probably look a lot better.


Go Caps




(whenever I hit the backspace or delete something it F's up the font and size and I can never get it right)  Bother's my sensitivity (like negative Caps spew)  :P
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 08:57:38 AM Eastern
To recap: Hoochie helps!  :uh-huh:  Carry on..  :snicker:
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 09:01:33 AM Eastern
WAY TO MAN UP CARLSON!!


Yell at the ref for not givin you a boarder line call when down 6-1 and you’ve played like shit!!  Why not go a beat the livin hell out of FFF and earn you misconduct like a man  instead of a crybaby pussy complaining that life ain’t fair?!!


So I was wondering when I saw this.....  Carlson was slightly interfered with and then fell down, hitting his face on the opponent's stick as he fell.  Can this even be a high sticking penalty?  I mean the guy was in control of his stick - he didn't swing it at Carly, Carly just fell onto it.


The call on Kuzy was completely lame - should have been a diving call on the other guy.  But, Ovie got away with one that is almost ALWAYS a call.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: waynerivers on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 03:26:32 PM Eastern
I have no idea why McLellan is talking about adding a forward.  Does he notice they have the 5th worst road GAA in the league?  They need defense help, not a forward.  And I don't care what Carlson's plus/minus is.  He's a liability on defense many times each game.  Nisky and Orlov get pushed around.  Orpik hits people but slow and getting old.  Kempny and Siegenthaler are our best defensemen at this point.  The current crew isn't going to cut it come playoff time.
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 03:46:34 PM Eastern
yea, about the only thing everyone agrees on is the Caps need a good defenseman. And not a rental either, whoever they get needs to be here a couple years minimum
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 05:16:47 PM Eastern
I have no idea why McLellan is talking about adding a forward.  Does he notice they have the 5th worst road GAA in the league?  They need defense help, not a forward.  And I don't care what Carlson's plus/minus is.  He's a liability on defense many times each game.  Nisky and Orlov get pushed around.  Orpik hits people but slow and getting old.  Kempny and Siegenthaler are our best defensemen at this point.  The current crew isn't going to cut it come playoff time.
Forwards sell more jerseys.  Also, 9-4 losses are easier to market than 7-2 losses.


 But, it would be a good move if the forward was an elite faceoff, winner, top penalty killer, and can shut down other teams top lines. . . but we all know they won’t do that.
 
Title: Re: GDT#46 Capitals @ Predators 8:00pm Tue Jan 15 2019 NBCSWA, SN, TVAS, FS-TN
Post by: alta on Wednesday January 16, 2019, 06:02:44 PM Eastern
nope, it wasn't a bad dream  :O=