2018 Stanley Cup Final: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Washington Capitals | Caps Lead Series 3-1

[AD1066]

I think Fleury’s super nice guy image is why some fans won’t criticize his play.

He came back down to earth after putting up some otherworldly numbers, but more than anything I feel the defense isn't clearing rebounds or preventing cross-crease passes as well as they did in previous series.

 

[Chips]

I can see how maybe if you’re rooting for Vegas, and you’re seeing them look okay offensively and have a few good stretches that you might more lenient judging their play as a whole, but really

If you haven’t yet, watch the recap of last game, just goals and near goals. Watch how the Caps are scoring. Last night was literally all cross crease passes and players strolling into the slot completely uncontested on each goal. Every one of the Caps 6 goals was a golden chance. Fluery looked helpless.

Then watch recaps of the other games this series. Not quite as bad, but not significantly better either. Fluery is getting little to no help. He’s not even half of Vegas’s problem. The team is simply not as good as people thought.


Honestly even if the Caps win I’d be okay with a Fluery CS win. Show this dude some mercy lol.

 

[fsanford]

It's a quote from Animal House.

Gotta remember that move is like 40 years old now, so lots of youngsters miss the humor

 

[kokyi1]

Gotta remember that move is like 40 years old now, so lots of youngsters miss the humor

I once sent a coworker home with copies of Caddyshack, the Jerk, and Blazing Saddles so he would get the references my boss and I make.

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Say what? You think the Pens are as loaded as the Bolts? Seriously? That's just pure homerism. Nothing more. Did you think you'd be at the top forever?

And sorry - this should be about the Caps and the trashing they are putting on Vegas!

Tampa is the St Louis/San Jose of the east. You can't compare them to either Pittsburgh or Washington. Are we sure they're even going to make the playoffs next year?

 

[Ainec]

Tampa is the St Louis/San Jose of the east. You can't compare them to either Pittsburgh or Washington. Are we sure they're even going to make the playoffs next year?

Tampa is probably the biggest lock to make the playoffs, while being in the toughest division

that team is loaded on paper

 

[Luigi Lemieux]

Tampa is probably the biggest lock to make the playoffs, while being in the toughest division

that team is loaded on paper

They missed last year...and Atlantic is weak.

 

[Ainec]

They missed last year...and Atlantic is weak.

oops i meant weakest division which helps the case

the miss last year was unexpected but they've gotten better with the emergence of gourde point sergachev cirelli etc

 

[Hunn]

So, it seems the fairy tale is over, Vegas has finally disintegrated. I would be ok with that if not for their opponents, the Caps.

Anyway, I hated Detroit when they kept winning, I hated the Rags when they won their precious cup like a little less than 54 years ago, I hated the Pens when they were winning seemingly at will, so I can survive the Caps.

A lot of hate, but it's nothing more than sports fandom hate.

I'm sure I'm going to miss the story of the Caps and Ovi being perennial chokers. Congrats to their fans. Hopefully, Vegas won't go down without a fight, but the Capitals cup looks well deserved.

 

[Hockeyholic]

I can see how maybe if you’re rooting for Vegas, and you’re seeing them look okay offensively and have a few good stretches that you might more lenient judging their play as a whole, but really

If you haven’t yet, watch the recap of last game, just goals and near goals. Watch how the Caps are scoring. Last night was literally all cross crease passes and players strolling into the slot completely uncontested on each goal. Every one of the Caps 6 goals was a golden chance. Fluery looked helpless.

Then watch recaps of the other games this series. Not quite as bad, but not significantly better either. Fluery is getting little to no help. He’s not even half of Vegas’s problem. The team is simply not as good as people thought.


Honestly even if the Caps win I’d be okay with a Fluery CS win. Show this dude some mercy lol.

 

[glue]

oops i meant weakest division which helps the case

the miss last year was unexpected but they've gotten better with the emergence of gourde point sergachev cirelli etc

I'll say, half their team was injured. That won't happen most years. They didn't finish 3rd in the NHL simply because they were in the weakest division, their team is stacked. Caps just have the 'It' factor this year, as did Vegas up until this point. TB will be a threat for the cup next year again.

 

[CupsOverCash]

They missed last year...and Atlantic is weak.

By 1 point. We had a slow start last year. Had some injuries but we came back strong in the second half. Just came up short. I think we would have been a really tough team to beat if we made the playoffs last year. We were playing really well at the end. Coulda shoulda woulda though.

We could decline next year but I think it would have more to do with injuries than us actually declining. I dont see the Pens declining either.

 

[Hockeyholic]

By 1 point. We had a slow start last year. Had some injuries but we came back strong in the second half. Just came up short. I think we would have been a really tough team to beat if we made the playoffs last year. We were playing really well at the end. Coulda shoulda woulda though.

We could decline next year but I think it would have more to do with injuries than us actually declining. I dont see the Pens declining either.

Do u play for the Lightning...or....??

 

[CupsOverCash]

Do u play for the Lightning...or....??

No are you one of those people that knit picks those types of things?

 

[Hi ImHFNYR]

i did too, and it obviously went right over your head.

I chose to ignore it since you did the same. Plus, your point was dumb. maybe discuss things in good faith?

 

[T REX]

Tampa is the St Louis/San Jose of the east. You can't compare them to either Pittsburgh or Washington. Are we sure they're even going to make the playoffs next year?

You said the same about Wash until this year. GTFO.

 

[Homerhawk]

I'm sure this has been posted elsewhere, but this is the picture of Caps fans outside watching the game last night. Pretty impressive turnout.

 

[mad4comp]

Tampa is probably the biggest lock to make the playoffs, while being in the toughest division

that team is loaded on paper

rofl the atlantic is trash bruh.

 

[NoVaCapsFan]

No are you one of those people that knit picks those types of things?

Nitpicks
;-)

 

[Lawd Stanley]

It's a quote from Animal House.

The guy must be a child.

 

[Lawd Stanley]

He had a point and you missed it.


People get excited and like to predict things.

Fans on a message board doing this does not jinx or curse anything

Ummmmmm yes huh brah. It has everything to do with it. The hockey gods listen to everything and they are displeased by posts like that lol

 

[Nasti]

I gotta think that these Caps players learned a thing or two from Justin Williams while he was there. They've got the same determination and cold-blooded mentality that he plays with in pressure situations. That's something they always lacked.

 

[SouthGeorge]

I'm sure this has been posted elsewhere, but this is the picture of Caps fans outside watching the game last night. Pretty impressive turnout.

I mean.. I guess.. We've seen Pittsburgh, Tampa, Nashville, Vegas, and Winnipeg do this for 2nd and 3rd round games. Caps fans didn't start doing it until they had the SC in the bag so it's hard to reward points for this.

 

[Sentinel]

I'm sure this has been posted elsewhere, but this is the picture of Caps fans outside watching the game last night. Pretty impressive turnout.

Trump takes credit for this

 

[mad4comp]

I mean.. I guess.. We've seen Pittsburgh, Tampa, Nashville, Vegas, and Winnipeg do this for 2nd and 3rd round games. Caps fans didn't start doing it until they had the SC in the bag so it's hard to reward points for this.

I see you're adding to your collection of nonsensical bs posts. Here's another gem.