Post-Game Talk: Caps and Candy Canes

[hockeykicker]

no niskanen and Backstrom is game time decision

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[hockeykicker]

 

[hockeykicker]

Ovechkin-Stephenson-DSP
Vrana-Kuznetsov-Oshie
Connolly-Eller-Wilson
Burakovsky-Beagle-Chiasson

Djoos-Carlson
Orpik-Bowey
Orlov-Chorney

 

[Devil Dancer]

I missed it, what's wrong with 19?

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Hmm time to see what Chanandler can do!

4-2 good guys.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Is Backstrom hurt? He's looked off most of the year... maybe he's been playing through an injury. Any long term injury to #19 would make me a sad panda.

Edit: nevermind, he is ill. Still hungover from NYE, I suspect.

 

[hockeykicker]

Sounds like backstrom is sick

 

[ovikovy817]

Playing without those 2 against Canes (who give us everytime a hard time) . 1 point will be a miracle.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

8-18-25 as the top line? Jesus, good luck Ovi.

Both Djoos and Bowey getting top 4 minutes and Burakovsky comes back on the 4th line. This is going to be interesting. Burakovsky has to prove himself again.

 

[Hivemind]

Still better than Joey Crabb on Ovechkin's line

 

[StrikingDistance]

Chandelier has to be faster than Backy has been so I like he's getting a chance and has something to prove.

I'm more worried about the fact we're facing JW for the 1st since departing...

 

[SherVaughn30]

Too long of a layoff for this team. Actually better that the Canes get the 2 pts so they stay ahead of the Pens. I say the Canes will jump on the Caps early with some goals, Caps make it close in the 2nd and in the 3rd the Canes get an insurance goal to seal the win. Worse case scenario, the Caps get shutout again.

 

[maacoshark]

Sounds like backstrom is sick

Probably one of his migraines that he suffers from.

 

[maacoshark]

Chandelier has to be faster than Backy has been so I like he's getting a chance and has something to prove.

I'm more worried about the fact we're facing JW for the 1st since departing...

You are worried about JW?

 

[maacoshark]

8-18-25 as the top line? Jesus, good luck Ovi.

Both Djoos and Bowey getting top 4 minutes and Burakovsky comes back on the 4th line. This is going to be interesting. Burakovsky has to prove himself again.

Its a good thing one of our wingers is a true center. Stephenson has already filled in for Backstrom once this year.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Looking at the Canes forward lines, how are they any good? Their blueline looks nice but that forward lineup is less than intimidating.

 

[traparatus]

Looking at the Canes forward lines, how are they any good? Their blueline looks nice but that forward lineup is less than intimidating.

Speed. One of the fastest teams in the league both in terms of foot speed and puck movement.

 

[StrikingDistance]

You are worried about JW?

No, I wrote that because I wanted you to respond with a question.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

I lost track of the Caps goings on over the holidays but why the hell is DSP on a line with OV? Was that a result of the ass kicking Vegas put on the Caps? Seems a tad desperate by The Trotz.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Canes can give the caps fits and should be interesting.

 

[notDkristich]

I lost track of the Caps goings on over the holidays but why the hell is DSP on a line with OV? Was that a result of the ass kicking Vegas put on the Caps? Seems a tad desperate by The Trotz.

Can't coach advanced modern tactics...shake the magic line-combination 8-ball.

 

[maacoshark]

No, I wrote that because I wanted you to respond with a question.

Looking at their roster I can't see one particular guy I'd worry about. Considering that lineup I'm surprised they are as high in the standings.

 

[hockeykicker]

Can't coach advanced modern tactics...shake the magic line-combination 8-ball.

if thats how he's gotten this team to first place with the injuries and roster turnover then keep on shaking barry!

 

[traparatus]

Looking at their roster I can't see one particular guy I'd worry about. Considering that lineup I'm surprised they are as high in the standings.

Imagine a team with Aho, Skinner and 7 clones of Lars Eller. That's Carolina. They also have a very deep and mobile defense.

 

[Hivemind]

If the Hurricanes had Sergei Bobrovsky, they'd basically be on par with Columbus.