ECQF Game 3: Washington (1) at Columbus (WC1) 7:30 PM ET | SN360, TVAS, NBCSN, FS-O, NBCSWA

[Tasty Biscuits]

Came here to post. Haven’t seen much of Columbus this year but holy smokes they are an exciting team to watch.

Breadman completely changed the complexion of the team.

 

[Ms Maggie]

I feel sorry for people who don't drink.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

He was thinking about Holtby the last two playoffs against the Pens.

But they weren't playing the Pens this round. It's still questionable.

No, he was thinking about Holtby as he was this season.

Hi, there is a regular season, I watched as did Barry.

 

[illpucks]

Capitals are so going to win this game and series. I just cant believe they are letting Columbus stay around in this game. That powerplay was terrible.

And how are they going to do that? Ovi and Kuzy can't hit the net. They are barely clinging to life. Holtby has kept them in but has been really shaky with rebounds

 

[Barrie22]

i want this **** to go 4OT....

I want this game to still be playing in 7hrs when i wake up.

 

[PattyLafontaine]

3 seconds left so Oshie decides to lug the puck in front of his net.

Still doesn’t top his ridiculously lazy drop pass to no one right in front of the net

 

[illpucks]

No highstick call when Oshie got hit wonder if refs will do even up

 

[Boxscore]

Breadmin.

 

[We Want Ten]

i want this **** to go 4OT....

Oh god no. lol.

 

[Wolf Larsen]

Who else is hoping for the Columbus win and then the Washington reverse sweep? I think that'd be perfectly exasperating for everyone involved....as long as game 7 goes 3 OT.

 

[apollo71426]

i want this **** to go 4OT....

I want to sleep

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

No, he was thinking about Holtby as he was this season.

Hi, there is a regular season, I watched as did Barry.

Holtby has great playoff numbers against every team but one. No reason to think that was going to change anytime soon. Lo and behold, he's looked great this series thus far.

If Casey DeSmith or Tristan Jarry went on an absolute tear in the regular season, Pens still would've started Matt Murray these playoffs, because of his track record in the playoffs (and looking at the numbers this season, you could make a case for that). That's what's important.

 

[apollo71426]

I feel sorry for people who don't drink.

What about people who are out of beer

 

[illpucks]

Who else is hoping for the Columbus win and then the Washington reverse sweep? I think that'd be perfectly exasperating for everyone involved....as long as game 7 goes 3 OT.

This series does have shades of Sharks-Kings 2014

 

[Devilsfan118]

Is Backstrom even playing in the OT?

Crazy how their 1C manages to ghost in pivotal situations yet still somehow avoid criticism.

 

[BMOK33]

Holtby has great playoff numbers against every team but one. No reason to think that was going to change anytime soon. Lo and behold, he's looked great this series thus far.

If Casey DeSmith or Tristan Jarry went on an absolute tear in the regular season, Pens still would've started Matt Murray these playoffs, because of his track record in the playoffs (and looking at the numbers this season, you could make a case for that). That's what's important.

And the only reason his numbers are bad vs that team is every goal was on a 2 on 1, 3 on 2, or a breakaway

 

[illpucks]

Is Backstrom even playing in the OT?

Crazy how their 1C manages to ghost in pivotal situations yet still somehow avoid criticism.

Yes didn't you see that pass he coughed up?

 

[apollo71426]

Is Backstrom even playing in the OT?

Crazy how their 1C manages to ghost in pivotal situations yet still somehow avoid criticism.

He definitely deserves more criticism. I know hes a quiet player but hes been too quiet. Definitely on the trading block if caps are ousted.

With that being said I think he has 2-3 playoff OT winners in his career.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Holtby has great playoff numbers against every team but one. No reason to think that was going to change anytime soon. Lo and behold, he's looked great this series thus far.

If Casey DeSmith or Tristan Jarry went on an absolute tear in the regular season, Pens still would've started Matt Murray these playoffs, because of his track record in the playoffs (and looking at the numbers this season, you could make a case for that). That's what's important.

You seem to be missing the point, Grubauer didn't just go on a tear so much as it coincided with Holtby shitting the bed and then liting it on fire. You're saying he had a bad series against only the Pens, as if that was six years ago and not the last playoff series he was involved in (also just patently false as he looked shaky against Toronto too).


So your argument boils down to, ignore that regular season and most recent playoffs... that guy was great two years ago, even though the back up has played like a 1 G on most teams. Cool.

 

[Fatty McLardy]

This is the time for the Caps to take over...Holtby has been huge, their PK was clutch, now top players from the caps have to do their job and win it for the team..

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

So your argument boils down to, ignore that regular season and most recent playoffs... that guy was great two years ago, even though the back up has played like a 1 G on most teams. Cool.

Yep. I feel like the vast majority foresaw Grubes losing the net at some point this series. How things have played out have hardly been a surprise.

 

[Anisimovs AK]

Pretty egregious miss on the high stick. Id be livid if I were a Caps fan

 

[Cellee]

This is the time for the Caps to take over...Holtby has been huge, their PK was clutch, now top players from the caps have to do their job and win it for the team..

They better hope so.

 

[TMLeafer]

CBJ fans have been standing for an hour at least. I appreciate that.

 

[De Montreal]

is Lars Eller the only Washington Capital not allergic to the puck?