The Jackets outhit the Caps 32-27 in that game. Virtually no one here is still arguing that having a tough team will stop a guy like Wilson from running players.
The argument is that it would be nice to have guys who can respond and not have to rely on your best players to scrap with him after the whistle (and end up shorthanded in the process).
It would also be nice to have guys who can hit back and punish the other team's players.
Why is this so difficult to grasp for some people?
Now I understand. All would be ok if McAvoy and Krug get hurt BUT someone gets in a scrum with Oshie with two minutes to go and or loses a fight to Wilson. Makes a point, I guess.
Good for Blue Jackets outhitting Caps — that made a huge difference.
1)We beat the Caps and get two guys hit.
2)Bluejackets lose to Caps and get two guys hit. CBJ outhits Caps.
Team 1, who is third in whole League, is a disgrace and called “soft” by a bunch of its’ fans.
Team 2, who is currently out of playoffs, is ok because they stood up for themselves despite still getting two guys smoked, just like us.
You are 100% right. It’s difficult to grasp. Really really difficult to f***ing grasp, actually.