GDT: Sharks and Caps 6:00 PM

[Alexander the Gr8]

Thank God for Kahkonen and his contribution to the quest for 895.

Feels good to see these young D wheeling and dealing with confidence

 

[IafrateOvie34]

I loved this game. Started off slow, however guys stepped up and the young defensemen did well imho. I forgot Bradley played 427 games as a Cap. I liked Bradley.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

How have the D’s looked?

Check the stat lines Sandin and AA got most the ice time and played well

 

[shtorm2005]

 

[StrikingDistance]

Ovi!

Sorry, my feed is drunk.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Sandin looked great on the PP and I firmly believe the Leafs will regret trading him.

Check the stat lines Sandin and AA got most the ice time and played well

Who knew youth infusion would lead to wins lol!

 

[aonb]

im drunk and just put a pretty good amount of money on mantha's goal. season's over so let's have so fun at least

one shot on goal and the only minus player in our line up lmfao

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

3 dimes in the 1st caps game I wonder if that is a record

 

[IafrateOvie34]

One thing I noticed about Sandin is he wasn't focused on feeding the puck on the PP and wasn't afraid to shoot it on net. We need more of that.

I meant to say wasn't focused on just feeding Ovy the puck on the PP.

 

[twabby]

Sandin’s offensive impact is through the roof!

 

[BackToTheBasics]

As much as I would prefer for the team to tank and get a top 10 draft pick, just looking at the rest of the schedule, it is not inconceivable to see this team going on a run to make the playoffs.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

I know it was the Sharks and one game, but how great would it be if the guys who played tonight reach their full potential as the future pairings. That is without Chesley.

 

[SherVaughn30]

As much as I would prefer for the team to tank and get a top 10 draft pick, just looking at the rest of the schedule, it is not inconceivable to see this team going on a run to make the playoffs.

Reality will come back to earth when the Caps play the Kings n Phoenix Copley on Monday!

 

[ClevelandCapsfan]

Sandin’s offensive impact is through the roof!

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And Kuzy bringing up the rear.

 

[marcel snapshot]

That made me very happy. First period was grim, went to grill some trout. Ate the trout with a lovely pouilly-fume, came back and we were being outshot 27-7. And then Craig Smith and all other scrubs and newbies (and then Ovi) went off. Loved the energy tonight and Rasmus rocks

 

[Nice]

Sandin was advertised as a bad skater and I do not see that at all. Maybe not the fastest I guess? Seems like he has great edge work

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Reality will come back to earth when the Caps play the Kings n Phoenix Copley on Monday!

Maybe, however Caps seem to do ok on the road against better teams. It's the lesser tiered teams that is frustrating. That win in Boston was best hallmark of the season imho. It's still great to see talented youth play over stagnating veterans.

 

[JohnCarlsaurus]

Where was this depth scoring all year smgdh

I was literally shouting this in the bar as I was watching the game lol

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Sandin’s offensive impact is through the roof!

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Kuznetsov, Backstrom, and Wilson in the bottom three is not encouraging. BMac has his work cut out for him this summer if this is the baseline for 92 and 19 moving forward.

Couldn’t watch tonight but great to see Ovi in the board plus points for Iorio and New Jack Hillen.

 

[DWGie26]

Despite scoring 8 goals, the story here was the young defensemen.

- Alexyev is looking like an NHL player. He needs to play a lot down the stretch over Irwin
- Iorio was good. Still has a lot to work on but would be great to see him get a few games (less than 10) before going back to Hershey
- Sandin is definitely has elite upside as a young d-man
- Carlsson held his own. Would like to resign him to a 2-way contract as a good call-up alternative

 

[twabby]

My game puck tonight goes to Vincent Iorio. Not the statistically best player in the game, but come on. Can’t not give it to him.

Honorable mentions go to Rasmus Sandin for 3 assists and a 61% xGF, Craig Smith with his first two goals, Ovechkin for 2 more, and Gabriel Carlsson with 2 apples.

Oh and one more honorable mention to this absolutely fantastic oaked avocado blossom mead.

 

[marcel snapshot]

Also Smith seems to have sussed out our team after 5 periods with us. His interview after the 2nd he says “We just need to take that extra stride or two.”

 

[SherVaughn30]

Kuznetsov, Backstrom, and Wilson in the bottom three is not encouraging. BMac has his work cut out for him this summer if this is the baseline for 92 and 19 moving forward.

Couldn’t watch tonight but great to see Ovi in the board plus points for Iorio and New Jack Hillen.

Kuzy has no excuse. Backy/Wilson have had no training camp and been trying to catch up since they returned. Besides, Backy/Wilson get a pass anyways. Wilson had his adrenaline surge and had some good offensive production when he came back, but the lack of training camp probably showing now.

 

[twabby]

Kuznetsov, Backstrom, and Wilson in the bottom three is not encouraging. BMac has his work cut out for him this summer if this is the baseline for 92 and 19 moving forward.

Couldn’t watch tonight but great to see Ovi in the board plus points for Iorio and New Jack Hillen.

For sure, though I think Wilson has been good and shouldn’t be lumped into the same group as Kuznetsov and Backstrom.

I think it’s fair to say that if they want to be competitive next year at least one of Kuznetsov and Backstrom can’t be on the roster.

 

[ClevelandCapsfan]

Despite scoring 8 goals, the story here was the young defensemen.

- Alexyev is looking like an NHL player. He needs to play a lot down the stretch over Irwin
- Iorio was good. Still has a lot to work on but would be great to see him get a few games (less than 10) before going back to Hershey
- Sandin is definitely has elite upside as a young d-man
- Carlsson held his own. Would like to resign him to a 2-way contract as a good call-up alternative

But, but Irwin would like a word.