I don't understand why some on here think that because Washington finished with only 91 points they aren't an NHL team with NHL players that can win NHL games. They made it in. They can win games. I also laugh at the people who think Carolina has just cruised in their 2 games. They are lucky to be 2-0.
they actually arent a team with NHL players though. Their defense is John Carlson's old ass and 5 7th and 8th dmen.
Their biggest offensive weapon is Tom Wilson.
Theyre is zero excuse for playing so badly against them.
This team just does the bare minimum required to win. Fine in the regular season (i guess) but they f***ed around so much they could have easily lost the lead tonight.
For ONCE I would like to see this team play up instead of down, even if the opponent isn't good.
Also, Carolina dominated the Islanders more than any team has been dominated in history in game 2, it was a complete fluke they were down 3-0 to begin with, NYI were lucky to not get blown out.
Im sure if we make it to round 2 they will play harder against a better team in Carolina, but theres no reason to be sleepwalking right now, i mean its still the playoffs. Begin as you mean to go on.