Post-Game Talk: win 7:08

[msrulo]

Agreed. No heart and they would have lost 5-0

I'm only kidding

 

[NoMoreChoking]

I don't know if I can take another first round loss

My heart

 

[Koized]

Flyers lost but still control their own destiny

I can't see them winning both of their remaining games. I think it will come down to whether Detroit beats the Rangers or not.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

No team in the East is coming into the playoffs in worse form than the Capitals... except for the team they're currently slated to face in the first round.

Rangers? Dead Wings? Lightning?

 

[EroCaps]

The lack of passion was galling, even coming back I felt like it was half-assed. They even looked tired.

Still, teams change dramatically when the playoffs start. If this is what the give Game 1, I'll panic.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

No Eastern playoff team has fewer wins in their last 10 than Washington and Boston.

 

[SpinningEdge]

you win some... you booze some.

 

[hockeykicker]

No Eastern playoff team has fewer wins in their last 10 than Washington and Boston.

Well caps and Rangers have 5 and like half of the others have 6

 

[tycoonheart]

I think the biggest thing right now is for Trotz to realize Nicky just isn't working on the top line. Good lord, get him the f away from there. Put mojo there, they are so much better with him. Hell put Kuzy there. Nicky just ain't cutting it as top line center. Put him on 3rd line and see how that works out.

 

[Calicaps]

I think that's the first time this year the Caps have lost 3 in a row. Not delighted about that. Was really hoping they'd get through the season without that happening. Not that it's important, but it would've been cool.

 

[SpinningEdge]

No Eastern playoff team has fewer wins in their last 10 than Washington and Boston.

New Jersey??

 

[Calicaps]

Well caps and Rangers have 5 and like half of the others have 6

Caps have 4.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Well caps and Rangers have 5 and like half of the others have 6

No, the Caps have 4.

The point is, they clearly aren't rounding into form at the right time. In fact, I'm pretty sure this is the first time all season they've lost 3 in a row in any fashion.

 

[hockeykicker]

Caps have 4.

Ah nhl.com didn't update yet. My bad

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Momentum doesn't always carry over from the end of the regular season to the playoffs.
Example, Ottawa won 21 of their last 27 last year, an incredible run to make the playoffs. Almost got swept in the 1st round.

 

[hockeykicker]

Momentum doesn't always carry over from the end of the regular season to the playoffs.
Example, Ottawa won 21 of their last 27 last year, an incredible run to make the playoffs. Almost got swept in the 1st round.

Didn't Chicago lose something like 12 of last 15 last year (or something along those lines) at least that's what hawks fans say

 

[peterthegreat12]

Hopefully the Caps wake up.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Nothing new this game. The team looks off. Don't know if it is because they don't care but I assume they are trying hard. Not gonna lie, I am a little bit worried for the first time all season.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Didn't Chicago lose something like 12 of last 15 last year (or something along those lines) at least that's what hawks fans say

They were 6-6 in their last 12, but they did lose their last 4 games.

 

[hockeykicker]

They were 6-6 in their last 12, but they did lose their last 4 games.

Ah thanks, don't know why I thought it was that bad

 

[Langway]

Meh. They're still a pretty dense hockey team when it comes down to it. You can't barely be able to string passes together and you definitely can't not start periods on time. They get some credit for battling back but trying not pinning one arm behind your proverbial back for starters.

 

[SpinningEdge]

They were 6-6 in their last 12, but they did lose their last 4 games.

Let's root for either Boston or Detroit in rd 1. If that happens, we're going to be fine. Philly will be a long series.

 

[SpinningEdge]

Let's not overlook the fact that Schmidt/Orlov both look like they aren't ready for the playoffs. The long season is starting to catch up to them and they're not improving. Schmidt especially.

I really wish Caps would have made a move for a better defenseman than Weber. Schmidt is like Keith Aucoin.... too good for AHL but not good enough for every day in the NHL.

 

[tycoonheart]

I think Chorney is a better fit for the team than Schmidt.

 

[Calicaps]

Let's not overlook the fact that Schmidt/Orlov both look like they aren't ready for the playoffs. The long season is starting to catch up to them and they're not improving. Schmidt especially.

I really wish Caps would have made a move for a better defenseman than Weber. Schmidt is like Keith Aucoin.... too good for AHL but not good enough for every day in the NHL.

Schmidt is young. He's a rookie. I think he's definitely an NHL quality d man, but yeah, the 82 game season might be wearing on him.