Zen Arcade
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It has more to do with missing Letang, that really kills our transition game. They were opportunistic against the Jackets, but I can't see Holtby falling apart like Bobrovsky.
Series Discussion: ECSF: Capitals vs Penguins (Pens up 3-1) (Pens Fans Read Post #1)
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It has more to do with missing Letang, that really kills our transition game. They were opportunistic against the Jackets, but I can't see Holtby falling apart like Bobrovsky.
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nice schedule. I am not planning on watching these games on principle but I only have to miss games 1, 2 and 5 because of race track commitments. Daytona does have a nice Buffalo Wild Wings for game 5.
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This is why I am quite happy to see Holtby give up just the 1 ga two games in a row. He seems to have reset his game. With 3 days off between games he may only suck in game 1.
Zen Arcade
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Fleury on the road, you get no sympathy from me.
Guy gets chants no matter where he plays, at least he has that going for him.
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Hm, two competing tom servos.
Good luck to the Caps. No injury whining from me if the Pens lose.
Good luck to the Caps. No injury whining from me if the Pens lose.
Corby78
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This is really big IMO. Ovie/Backy on maybe their last serious shot, up against the team they never seem to get past. When it comes to legacy I think its big. If they lose this, they may never get another real shot and they will always be the core that couldn't get past the 2nd/Pitt.
Tender Rip
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Coming in absolute peace...
Part of it is some laying the excuse foundation early, of course, but there is also just some basic respect and logic to it.
You were the best team we faced last year by a good bit even if that series went 6 and the Tampa one seven. All games could have gone either way, whereas we dominated Tampa in 5 out of 7.
Some of the main factors for us last season were Murray playing really well, our depth beating your depth with the HBK line that we do not have now and Letang in general had his best playoffs ever.
This season you are better and deeper on paper than last, even if AO doesn't look quite as good. We are short Letang, Murray and Hagelin.. - you likely have everyone ready.
At the same time, we have the top6 and PP to beat you still, but with Caps having home ice, I do think it is reasonable to think you are favorites. Probably have to play better than you did against Toronto though. We sure have to improve our breakouts/territorial play to give MAF a chance.
Psycho match-up in the second round again though. To me this is the de facto final just like it was last year. Two best teams in hockey. Can't wait.
Part of it is some laying the excuse foundation early, of course, but there is also just some basic respect and logic to it.
You were the best team we faced last year by a good bit even if that series went 6 and the Tampa one seven. All games could have gone either way, whereas we dominated Tampa in 5 out of 7.
Some of the main factors for us last season were Murray playing really well, our depth beating your depth with the HBK line that we do not have now and Letang in general had his best playoffs ever.
This season you are better and deeper on paper than last, even if AO doesn't look quite as good. We are short Letang, Murray and Hagelin.. - you likely have everyone ready.
At the same time, we have the top6 and PP to beat you still, but with Caps having home ice, I do think it is reasonable to think you are favorites. Probably have to play better than you did against Toronto though. We sure have to improve our breakouts/territorial play to give MAF a chance.
Psycho match-up in the second round again though. To me this is the de facto final just like it was last year. Two best teams in hockey. Can't wait.
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Caps are due a series against these guys...hopefully this is the year.
Shattenkirk will need to show up, and hopefully Alzner is healthy. I always felt Alzner played well against Crosby.
Shattenkirk will need to show up, and hopefully Alzner is healthy. I always felt Alzner played well against Crosby.
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Corby78
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A sign of positivist, is that we one a couple close low scoring games. We came back from being down in the series, we came back from being down in a elimination game, we got the offensive zone draw and crash the net goal to win it.
Those things usually happen against us.
Those things usually happen against us.
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Both robots were equally as good IMO, but I will say that I am a staunch Joel > Mike guy.
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I come in peace. Trotz was pure class in the end. Good luck and hopefully Caps can go all the way this year.
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Off topic, but I attended the Trace Beaulieu/Frank Conniff live riff thing last night in PGH, and it was so much better than I expected. Don't know why I thought it would lose teeth in a "real" setting, but I was crying. Pace and timing was spot on. Highly recommend it.
Anyway, Pens in 7? Pens forward depth is perhaps better than last year, but the defense is weaker. Caps need to play aggressive hockey. Tax the Pens D, put pucks on Fleury.
peterthegreat12
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As many have said (and maybe I'm delusional) but I feel that TML speed was a good prep for the Caps to play a fast team like the Pens.
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Not judging on comedy, but Servo was by far the more memorable and iconic design.
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