GDT#24 Capitals @ Islanders 7:00 p.m. Mon Nov 26, 2018 NBCSWA+, SN, MSG+

[Surreylily]

that's why the Caps need a different set of zebras

It's O'Helloran.  What do you expect? 

[Mickstix]

At the moment this looks like one of those 6-5 games.. Hope they settle down and tighten up.

[BlackIce]

Indirectly, DC raises the big question:  Is this just a [totally unprecedented] hot streak for Wilson which will eventually end and he will go back to being much, if not virtually, the same player he has been in his career thus far?  Or is this in fact a fundamentally different and more dangerous Tom Wilson that has been unleashed on the NHL?  One thing to remember:  In last year's playoffs, Wilson produced at a rate that, when extrapolated to an 80-game season, would yield 60 points.  Given his suspension, if he plays the rest of the year at that pace overall he would accumulate close to 50 points.  In 7+games thus far, he already has 10.

[Surreylily]

Some great zone time there.  Shame we couldn't finish.

[Mickstix]

Indirectly, DC raises the big question:  Is this just a [totally unprecedented] hot streak for Wilson

Shots like the last one will go back to being blocked, but as long as he's healthy I don't see him slowing down much on the offensive end. He goes to the grease and has a skill set.. If last years playoffs were a fluke, he'd of cooled way off by now, imo..

[Mickstix]

I suppose I could imagine they didn't see Wilson get hit in the face with a stick, but how do you miss Orlov getting tripped? 

[Surreylily]

I suppose I could imagine they didn't see Wilson get hit in the face with a stick, but how do you miss Orlov getting tripped? 

It's O'Helloran.   

[ArJunaZ]

[Maacoshark]

Willy now has 10 points in his short season, and Backy ties Bonsai with 825 assists

     I think you mean 825 points.

[Mickstix]

Young Islanders team probably thrilled this one is still tied..

[DC_1908]

Indirectly, DC raises the big question:  Is this just a [totally unprecedented] hot streak for Wilson which will eventually end and he will go back to being much, if not virtually, the same player he has been in his career thus far?  Or is this in fact a fundamentally different and more dangerous Tom Wilson that has been unleashed on the NHL?  One thing to remember:  In last year's playoffs, Wilson produced at a rate that, when extrapolated to an 80-game season, would yield 60 points.  Given his suspension, if he plays the rest of the year at that pace overall he would accumulate close to 50 points.  In 7+games thus far, he already has 10.

It’s a bit of both.  However, I doubt many goalies/goalie coach’s currently have Wilson very high on their list to be concerned with, so he will benefit from that.


Regardless, he hasn’t changed the type of player he is just because a few points.

[alta]

other than the first minute, it was good period from the Caps

[ArJunaZ]

other than the first minute, it was good period from the Caps

It sure was. The Isles will be worn out early if we keep up that amazing forecheck.


The amazing failures by the refs is becoming really hard to accept. Reid Anderson missing the high stick on Willy was unfortunate, but O'Halloran missing the trip on Orlov is just ugly bias.

[Maacoshark]

Willy now has 10 points in his short season, and Backy ties Bonsai with 825 points

    Fixed it. I was going say Bondra was no where near that assist total.

[Mickstix]

Oh look! A penalty.. On us... 

[Surreylily]

Phew!  That was lucky! 

[Surreylily]

Good grief!      Too many men is just such a sloppy and stupid penalty to take.

[DC_1908]

good lord Bura got leveled

[ArJunaZ]

[Surreylily]

SWEET goal.  Didn't expect that from Dowd.