Post-Game Talk: BMacs Champs Vs. Slugs of old: 1PM

[Portable Mink]

Sabre’s played ya aggressive and determined. Again.

Half our team looks exhausted. Especially 2/9. They just look cooked.

Gotta win tomoz.

 

[peterthegreat12]

 

[Capsman]

I saw several incidents of guys having the better shot at getting to a puck and seemingly willfully allowing Sabres players to get there first. If it’s a fatigue thing, then again I have to wonder about their conditioning. If it’s saving themselves, then they sure as heck are super confident that the playoffs are a foregone conclusion and that the switch always works.

 

[BallardEra]

Last year it took Ovechkin until game #73 to score his 44th goal.

This year he got it in game #61.​

 

[troyerlaw]

When I saw 4 Sabres in our crease none on their butts in the 2nd, I knew we were done. No Cap was even trying to take them out.

Indeed. On Reinhart’s second goal i think it was Oshie on his butt, in our crease during the lead-up to the point shot. And then on the deflection itself, 19 was making sure Reinhart didn’t feel crowded, uncomfortable, or in any way triggered by close physical proximity

 

[troyerlaw]

Hagelin looked good today. The speed & effort were welcome

 

[VaCaps Fan]

We are waiting on GMBM...

 

[txpd]

Looking at the minutes. Orlov only played 58 seconds of pk. Kempny played top 4 pk mins. I have to think even though a right shot that Jensen is getting Kempny's spot on the pk and that Orlov is done with that.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

I feel like people are constantly underestimating how good NHL teams are and how hard it is to win games in this league.

Wait until Tuesday.

Eye test confirmed, Ovie at least came to play today:

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And the Caps were 58% on faceoffs!

 

[Sam Spade]

Wait until Tuesday.

Yeah, it takes a lot to get me upset over a sporting event, but losing on Tuesday might just trigger me.

 

[Ridley Simon]

No, as it turns out

Meh. Can’t win them all.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Sam spade survived a shark attack at least...

 

[Corby78]

Except for Tampa Bay, every team in the league has had to deal with it this season. How do you explain this team defeating the likes of San Jose and Toronto on this trip and then basically mailing it in today. Call it inconsistency, but teams get up for games and then there are games that they don't. Take Winnipeg, they got pummeled by Colorado several nights ago in Denver and then they roll in to Las Vegas last night and win 6-3. If you can explain this, then you can name your salary demands with any of 31 NHL teams.

Taking one game alone yes you’re right. But this team has not looked good in a ton of games, especially when you consider the roster. This team has way too much tallent to give up as many 4+ goal games they have. It’s lazy. Either the coaches or captains need to figure it out and get more consistent play or we can kiss any repeat thoughts goodbye. Who has played at or above expectations? Ovie/Wilson/vrana..... maybe a Carlson/Djoos/Connolly.... way to many slackers right now for what has been put together. I’m not expecting or care about a presidents trophy, but I expect good play 75-80 % of the nights. Instead I’m hoping we play 500 hockey right now.

 

[RandyHolt]

Before today, we had the exact same record as last year.

Remain calm, all is well (in crackling voice)

The bigger picture to me is: the number of concussions our players are playing through, and overall team health. Lastly, goalie play. We had to sit Holts last year, and while I don't pin losses on him of late, think if our goal is to mirror last year, giving him a big fat rest before the playoffs may be wise.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

The guy gas no scoring touch. His shooting % is under 6%. Almost unheard of from a forward.

Almost unheard of except the other 130+ forwards who have played in the NHL this season who are carrying a lower than 5.8% shooting percentage.

 

[Calicaps]

Liking Bura's play since he's been on the chopping block, Eller had the game on his stick there.

That’s ok. He scores those in the ‘loffs.

 

[RandyHolt]

An untold story is Eller's turnaround in faceoffs this year.

Did he do drill work, try new technique, blind luck, QOC...

 

[TRASHCAT]

Same record as last year but everyone gets up to play the champs

 

[kicksavedave]

Almost unheard of except the other 130+ forwards who have played in the NHL this season who are carrying a lower than 5.8% shooting percentage.

They're all unheard of.

 

[Corby78]

Before today, we had the exact same record as last year.

Remain calm, all is well (in crackling voice)

The bigger picture to me is: the number of concussions our players are playing through, and overall team health. Lastly, goalie play. We had to sit Holts last year, and while I don't pin losses on him of late, think if our goal is to mirror last year, giving him a big fat rest before the playoffs may be wise.

Last year we almost got our coach fired before turning it around. We did it and won a cup, but it’s not a great strategy to a season.

 

[TRASHCAT]

Last year we almost got our coach fired before turning it around. We did it and won a cup, but it’s not a great strategy to a season.

Could always go for a 5 year rebuild

 

[RandyHolt]

Last year we almost got our coach fired before turning it around. We did it and won a cup, but it’s not a great strategy to a season.

While I don't disagree, being in first place wire to wire never seemed to work for us! Hockey is among the most unpredictable of sports so a lot of unorthodox crazy ass shit will happen as the champs are determined.

Rutherford is an asshole.

 

[StrikingDistance]

When you miss most of the 3rd period and login and see 18 pages in the GDT:

 

[StrikingDistance]

PS Spicoli looked good! As advertised: Good wheels, a puck hound, and doesn't quit. I can see him moving up a line if it continues.

 

[Corby78]

Could always go for a 5 year rebuild

We will be there eventually. If you like it or not.