Post-Game Talk: Caps @ Cats - 7:08pm EST

[StrikingDistance]

I want Ovi goals and John Norris points.

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[Silky mitts]

Panthers 27th in save % at .883. Bob's been the 3rd worst goalie in the league ahead of Quick and Schneider.

 

[shtorm2005]

Cats: Let us win, plz!
Caps: No!

 

[Sam Spade]

 

[trick9]

I hate playing the Panthers, we always seem to be struggling against them, and the games are often boring.

That being said, just win. They've been ridiculously good on the road so far, and it would be nice to pierce Bob again.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Cats lineup:



From their GDT I learned both teams have had very tough schedules so far.

 

[chilimac]

Florida has managed to get points in 10 of their last 11 games..so they must be doing something right. Hoping Conno won't wear the Caps out and that the Bob can be solved...

 

[sycamore]

Sorry, I haven't followed the team for the last week or so, happy that they pulled off 4 straight wins (and to see Vrana doing so well).
But why have Oshie and Wilson been switched on the top two lines?

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Cats lineup:



From their GDT I learned both teams have had very tough schedules so far.

You know the arena seating will look the same at 8:00 PM tonight as it does in that 10:30 AM photo.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Take 2 points from those Kitties!

Let's go Caps!!!

 

[tenken00]

Feels like forever since the Caps have played a game. And we still got 2 more times this month where there are 3 days in between games I think. Big difference from October.

Edit: nevermind only once more.

 

[txpd]

I heard a rumor. Hockey tonight?

 

[chilimac]

I heard a rumor. Hockey tonight?

it's all theoretical...

 

[Pomee]

Does anyone know, when is Panik coming back?

 

[txpd]

Does anyone know, when is Panik coming back?

He is skating practice without a non contact jersey. So, not long

 

[AZ Caps Fan]

Does anyone know, when is Panik coming back?

Will be interesting to see where he fits in once he does come back.

 

[twabby]

Will be interesting to see where he fits in once he does come back.

I assume he's going back to the third line. Hagelin and Hathaway have been fine defensively but they are both better suited for the 4th line and PK duties so one of them should be dropped to the 4th line to make a spot for Panik.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

Is it bad that I don't want Panik back? I'm glad he's feeling better and all but Caps were just fine without him.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Light em up Vrana!

 

[StrikingDistance]

Cats lineup:



From their GDT I learned both teams have had very tough schedules so far.

Looking at their roster and those lines...well, I'm very happy, it's not our team.

Boyle & Hoffman on the 2nd line eh? Our 2nd line should feast on them. 1st line match-up is a battle of youth & speed VS experience & skill.

Don't know why I'm feeling so positive about this game. Maybe it's the lunchbeer?

 

[twabby]

Looking at their roster and those lines...well, I'm very happy, it's not our team.

Boyle & Hoffman on the 2nd line eh? Our 2nd line should feast on them. 1st line match-up is a battle of youth & speed VS experience & skill.

Don't know why I'm feeling so positive about this game. Maybe it's the lunchbeer?

Boyle is certainly not a top 6 player but Mike Hoffman (despite being a scumbag) is a very good player. He had 36 goals and 70 points last year and has been a 20+ goal scorer his entire career.

 

[zappa4ever]

It's been so long since Caps played I just figured they went out for a pack of smokes and got out of Dodge

 

[Silky mitts]

Does anyone know, when is Panik coming back?

On the message board it never left

 

[Devil Dancer]

Looking at their roster and those lines...well, I'm very happy, it's not our team.

Boyle & Hoffman on the 2nd line eh? Our 2nd line should feast on them. 1st line match-up is a battle of youth & speed VS experience & skill.

Don't know why I'm feeling so positive about this game. Maybe it's the lunchbeer?

They're missing Trocheck at 2C, that makes a big difference. And as others have said, Hoffman is good.

 

[895]

Boyle is certainly not a top 6 player but Mike Hoffman (despite being a *******) is a very good player. He had 36 goals and 70 points last year and has been a 20+ goal scorer his entire career.

I don't get the Hoffman hate.

1) The thing with his girlfriend was never proven and the case was thrown out of court later for lack of evidence.

2) What is Hoffman's crime there? Believing his own girlfriend over his teammate's wife? I'm pretty sure every guy would believe his own girlfriend over someone else's.