Post-Game Talk: Islanders @ Capitals Game 5 7pm 4/23/15

[Langway]

Secondary scoring in the playoffs is fun. Kuznetsov looking a little like Fedorov Jr. out there. A dangerous second line is so huge. Hopefully they continue not sitting back early in Saturday's game.

 

[pocketrockets]

I guess now that the TB game is over they well post the times for Saturdays game?

 

[Carlzner]

Where did this myth about Verizon Center pumping in crowd noise come from?

Pierre, I think.

God he was brutal tonight.

 

[MoJoSauce]

Kuzy what was your favorite goal tonight?

No question, when Alzner scored.

Love this kid so much, I think his jersey might be the next in my collection

 

[Capitlols]

Dan Steinberg ‏@dcsportsbog
Tom Wilson, on whether he and the Caps got inside the Islanders heads "It's obvious."

 

[Midnight Judges]

So what do you do with Fehr and Glenncross? Burakovsky needs to keep playing IMO.

 

[Capitlols]

So what do you do with Fehr and Glenncross? Burakovsky needs to keep playing IMO.

Bura did some nice things, but had a couple brutal turnovers too.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

So what do you do with Fehr and Glenncross? Burakovsky needs to keep playing IMO.

You don't touch the lineup from this game.

 

[Capitlols]

Dan Steinberg ‏@dcsportsbog
Wilson also said Cizikas got him "in the private parts," and later apologized

 

[sycamore]

Just saw the highlights, Kuznetsov like a man possessed out there. Just incredible.

 

[RandyHolt]

Di Haan exited with 15 minutes left and did not return

#FinnishEm

Recall Pokoluck

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Dan Steinberg ‏@dcsportsbog
Wilson also said Cizikas got him "in the private parts," and later apologized

"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! Please don't hurt me!"

 

[txpd]

So what do you do with Fehr and Glenncross? Burakovsky needs to keep playing IMO.

not really. particularly not at the expense of fehr should fehr be healthy. its sure nice to have burt there with injuries happening.

edit fehr isn't close to coming back anyway

 

[pman25]

Di Haan exited with 15 minutes left and did not return

Recall Pokoluck

Sasha, is that you?

 

[txpd]

Di Haan exited with 15 minutes left and did not return

Recall Pokoluck

that was troy, he never hits, brouwer.

 

[Backstrom #19]

The two kids were flat out amazing. Obviously Kuznetsov showed up on the score sheet more than Burakovsky but they both were great.

 

[Langway]

I'd sit Latta for Fehr but it doesn't sound like he'll be ready for next game anyway. Latta's mobility down low in the defensive zone is an issue.

 

[RandyHolt]

that was troy, he never hits, brouwer.

Brouwer looked like a man possessed at times. At one point I saw him skating opposite the direction of the puck to go finish off a Dman/engage. Embracing his role in a more natural position for him.

 

[g00n]

I'd sit Latta for Fehr but it doesn't sound like he'll be ready for next game anyway. Latta's mobility down low in the defensive zone is an issue.

I was thinking that, too, then I reconsidered. What if Fehr goes down again? It screws up your lines and your gameplan and you have injury/line issues going into a game 7, potentially.

I think the play is to sit Fehr and try to keep the momentum from this game going, and see what happens after game 6. If Fehr is good to go and Latta is struggling you make the switch in game 7. If the Caps win game 6 then Fehr has extra time to heal.

 

[txpd]

did anyone see brouwer jump like mike foligno after alzner scored?

 

[pman25]

I'd sit Latta for Fehr but it doesn't sound like he'll be ready for next game anyway. Latta's mobility down low in the defensive zone is an issue.

yeah there is a reason we didn't see much of him in the 3rd. Get well soon, Eric

 

[tycoonheart]

Di Haan exited with 15 minutes left and did not return

#FinnishEm

Recall Pokoluck

Brouwer with a beautiful hit on him that took him out of the game.

 

[artilector]

Congrats on the win from the other side. Your team is hungrier, and outside of our 4th line, physically dominating the series. It isn't over until the fat lady sings, but unless my team's smaller guys start matching up better physically, this is what we will get more times than not.

Appreciate the kind words.

I think the Caps were pretty lucky for series to be 2-2, and anything can happen in the last two games.

 

[RandyHolt]

Thanks Conan O'Brien

 

[maybam]

As kuz gets gains more strength and experience, he is just going to explode in production. The kid oozes skill.