Post-Game Talk: Tom Wilson vs. the NY Ragdolls - 7:30pm

[usiel]

Fever looked good out there his speed all over the ice complimented Carlson.

 

[caps4cup]

Fever looked good out there his speed all over the ice complimented Carlson.

He had a really strong game analytically too (according to MoneyPuck) as did TVR and Schultz, which is really promising as they had trouble finding good partners for Schultz and Carlson last year. And Orlov/Jensen have played very good together previously as well.

 

[pman25]

Of course it’s only one game but imagine being a Rangers fan right now and seeing your team get beat up at the end of last season, GM and coaches fired, talent shipped out and grit brought in and with all the anticipation, you still get stomped 5-1 in the opener lol

 

[tenken00]

Of course it’s only one game but imagine being a Rangers fan right now and seeing your team get beat up at the end of last season, GM and coaches fired, talent shipped out and grit brought in and with all the anticipation, you still get stomped 5-1 in the opener lol

All great and all, but either way, good to get past all of this. All eyes on Tampa for Saturday and beyond! Another big task in the journey next with the reigning Champs.

 

[kicksavedave]

Who was 2nd? Keenan right?

Torts I think

 

[caps4cup]

Of course it’s only one game but imagine being a Rangers fan right now and seeing your team get beat up at the end of last season, GM and coaches fired, talent shipped out and grit brought in and with all the anticipation, you still get stomped 5-1 in the opener lol

I thought Blais looked pretty good, on the bright side (for them) but he is still nowhere near the player Buchnevich is and that was terrible value. The Goodrow signing is gonna sting for them though.

 

[txpd]

Can we talk about TJ Oshie? Goal. Beautiful assist on the Lappy goal. Reaction to the Lappy goal shows the kind of love this player brings. He's getting old. So what?

 

[twabby]

That was a swell game. Ovechkin can do no wrong.

I’m sure everyone else already noted it, but New York reshaping their roster to have Grit and Toughness because of Tom Wilson and then having that type of effort is funny.

 

[kicksavedave]

That was a swell game. Ovechkin can do no wrong.

I’m sure everyone else already noted it, but New York reshaping their roster to have Grit and Toughness because of Tom Wilson and then having that type of effort is funny.

How's the spreadsheet looking?

 

[Jbwest31]

If anybody wants a quick laugh, go check out the NYR game day thread. I’m two pages in and every post is how they’re gonna destroy Wilson and blow out the Caps.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Everyone gets an A+ tonight. That was a great game.

Lapierre looks great and needs too stick around IMO. He's slick with the puck and Caps need the youth. Same goes for Fehevary.

Jensen looked great. Orlov played well.

Old guys did alright too.

 

[zappa4ever]

ALL IS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD

(for tonight at least)
Thank you Hockey!

 

[TRASHCAT]

Torts I think

yeah im sure hes taking it well

 

[Raikkonen]

Can we talk about TJ Oshie? Goal. Beautiful assist on the Lappy goal. Reaction to the Lappy goal shows the kind of love this player brings. He's getting old. So what?

As one of the doubters I can recall I wasnt sure Vrana and Bura won't force Oshie out of top-6 so old man had to do more to keep his roster spot. Turned out I dont know much and Oshie is ultimate hockey player in the end. Kudos to him.
At this stage there is not much to gain with letting Oshie go. He's big positive influence and that's better way to chase the record with him on board. Also he scores goals from time to time, yeah.

 

[Roshi]

Im so happy today. Atleast for one day I can say my optimism has payed off and the Caps looked great all around.

Propably best for mental health would be to personally log out of the season now and come back at 72 games.

 

[kicksavedave]

If anybody wants a quick laugh, go check out the NYR game day thread. I’m two pages in and every post is how they’re gonna destroy Wilson and blow out the Caps.

I got banned from the thread for posting the "aren't you embarrassed?" gif

 

[ovikovy817]

Wonderful start.
Ovi the goat.
Good for the kid to score in his debut. If not Nicky's injury he wouldn't be on the ice

 

[max21]

How about Reaves and Ovi catching up during a face off lol. I know it’s one game but Fehervary looked good, even was pretty physical

 

[Jbwest31]

I got banned from the thread for posting the "aren't you embarrassed?" gif

I love the maturation of the thread.
Pregame: It starts with how Reaves (who numerous people say they love) is gonna pummel Wilson, maybe there will be a line fight, and how they’re going to destroy the Capitals and win the division this year.

1st Intermission: They love how their team is flying around and hitting everything. They’re upset to be down but thought they played well.

2nd intermission: Georgiev sucks. Maybe they should focus on winning the game and not checking. Nobody is capable of scoring goals besides Panarin.

EoG: This is the same old Rangers team. Fire Gallant. Why is the backup goalie playing game 1. What is the point of having Reaves he can barely skate. We really put together a team to try to beat up the capitals and they just skated around us all night.

 

[Portable Mink]

Epic.
Ovi skated well.
Kuzy skated fast and tuned in, the PK work might keep him switched on if it lasts. Fingers crossed.
Fever looked completely at home, even handling the puck tight on the blue line a number of times, great skating, one little error is all I saw, great work.
Oshie had his quick feet on, using his edges and choosing to skate and work hard. Gotta love that.
Jensen real good and 4th line too.

Mantha probably a little off. Bunch of soft pass attempts, bit unsure. Not gonna bury him for first game though.


f***ing go Capa

 

[ovikovy817]

Ovi at the top of the league in Points and Goals.

 

[trick9]

What a dominant performance.

Rangers had some shots in the 1st, few good chances even. After that it was men against boys. They were lucky to get that 1 goal.

This match-up is going to be a huge one point-wise this season if we are to make the Playoffs without Backstrom for a while. Keep them on our pockets and we should be in good shape for a Playoff spot.

 

[g00n]

Right before Ovie's 2nd goal Kuzy had the puck in the d-zone and gave a head nod to someone up ice.

At the time I thought he was gesturing to the d-men to just exit and he'd carry the puck in, but I'm now thinking he was giving Ovie the sign that they were going to execute a set dump play.

Anyone else see this or have a better angle?

When was the last time you saw Kuzy dump the puck, into the opposite corner, and Ovie streak in from the right wing? Oates era maybe?

 

[trick9]

Right before Ovie's 2nd goal Kuzy had the puck in the d-zone and gave a head nod to someone up ice.

At the time I thought he was gesturing to the d-men to just exit and he'd carry the puck in, but I'm now thinking he was giving Ovie the sign that they were going to execute a set dump play.

Anyone else see this or have a better angle?

When was the last time you saw Kuzy dump the puck, into the opposite corner, and Ovie streak in from the right wing? Oates era maybe?

He did that with Vrana a lot when he was still here. Gave him a nod that he was going to dump it off the boards. They've done it the other way around too. Carlson has nodded Kuznetsov to go deep as he's dumped it off the boards.

It worked to the perfection but that was a really soft play by the Rangers D man. I think it was Miller?

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

We gotta roll w VV again right?