Post-Game Talk: BLO WIN 7pm

[Devil Dancer]

If their collective shot selection had been better, it could have been 5-1 or more.

Still, lots of positive signs right now. If the 3rd can keep scoring and they keep the GAs down, the sky is the limit.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

The best thing is that the last 2 wins are their best 2 overall performances of the season. Just well rounded wins where both the offense and defense are clicking.

Crazy what a week of practice and a healthy team can do...

 

[tenken00]

Crazy what a week of practice and a healthy team can do...

And now with Samsonov back in the fold, we finally have our full team back together since that fateful UFC in a hotel room night.

 

[twabby]

I've been a Jensen hater from the start. But he's looked really good for a several games. His gaffes are way down, and he's been contributing more positively. What do the fancy stats say?

The fancy stats look kindly upon Jensen: first among Caps D in xGF% by a mile at 54.3%, everyone else is 47-49%. For the more graphically inclined:

These results are also while taking non-sheltered minutes, despite nominally being on the third pair. He's also shown chemistry with Orlov in the past and it's no surprise that once reunited Orlov seems to have been making strides to returning to form, which also seems like an important detail.

He's never going to generate offense on his own and he certainly has the worst shot on the blue line, but the dude can play, especially in the defensive end. He's their shutdown RD IMO.

 

[SDBondra]

Jensen has been his best self this year. He and Chara cover one another’s shortcomings really well.

 

[Raikkonen]

Eye test tells me I should not believe in Jensen.

Schultz? Any day of the week.

Orlov coming to life is logical. Should be able to progress further. He's just behind most of the other D men.

 

[McVechkin]

Big take-away from this game: The team defense is improving. There were long stretches where Buffalo had very few scoring chances.

Also the third line looked good again. Panik Eller Sheary.

team D is a matter of time.. they have the talent on D and upfront to make it happen. Lavy knows how to do it. Just gotta get everyone on the same page. Looks like it’s coming around.

as much as I can get down on this team sometimes, you have to remember they have a new head coach and a handful of new players in key roles with a shortened training camp. This team should get better as the season goes along.. so to be right in the mix of things is positive

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Eye test tells me I should not believe in Jensen.

Schultz? Any day of the week.

Orlov coming to life is logical. Should be able to progress further. He's just behind most of the other D men.

Really? My eyes sees Jensen as one of the best skaters on the team. Now what he does when he has the puck is a different story.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Really? My eyes sees Jensen as one of the best skaters on the team. Now what he does when he has the puck is a different story.

we’ve had great skaters who sucked before lol....

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

The fancy stats look kindly upon Jensen: first among Caps D in xGF% by a mile at 54.3%, everyone else is 47-49%. For the more graphically inclined:

View attachment 397989

These results are also while taking non-sheltered minutes, despite nominally being on the third pair. He's also shown chemistry with Orlov in the past and it's no surprise that once reunited Orlov seems to have been making strides to returning to form, which also seems like an important detail.

He's never going to generate offense on his own and he certainly has the worst shot on the blue line, but the dude can play, especially in the defensive end. He's their shutdown RD IMO.

If the premium skillsets for an NHL D was great wheels, no idea to do with the puck on your stick, and set yourself up for taking big hits, Jensen would be an All Star.

Seriously though, If he could figure out the puck on stick part he’d be much more useful.

 

[ovikovy817]

Nice W by the Caps. Never had a doubt that the Sabres could win this game, even with their good firsts minutes.

 

[Corby78]

we’ve had great skaters who sucked before lol....

Ice cheetah says “what!?!?!”

 

[JohnCarlsaurus]

View attachment 398035
Ice cheetah says “what!?!?!”

Is Panik our new Chimera?
Good skater, pretty physical, creates chances, but he can't finish to save his life

 

[Ridley Simon]

Is Panik our new Chimera?
Good skater, pretty physical, creates chances, but he can't finish to save his life

Negative.

I think Hagelin = Chimera

well.....minus the hair and all

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Missed the last two games due to power outage. I'm glad they beat Pitt and got VV his first SO last night. I was hoping for his first to be against Pitt after following the sports app on phone. Going to watch the games later on dvr.

 

[HecticGlow]

Missed the last two games due to power outage. I'm glad they beat Pitt and got VV his first SO last night. I was hoping for his first to be against Pitt after following the sports app on phone. Going to watch the games later on dvr.

If it’s any consolation, you haven’t missed VV’s first shutout just yet. A lone goal in the third spoiled both his shutout bids the last two games. But he’s been solid in net.

 

[txpd]

 

[Ridley Simon]

Like what, a reward? A medal?

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Like what, a reward? A medal?

A cookie, perhaps.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Like what, a reward? A medal?

Ice cream with sprinkles.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

If it’s any consolation, you haven’t missed VV’s first shutout just yet. A lone goal in the third spoiled both his shutout bids the last two games. But he’s been solid in net.

Ugh, hope I didn't jinx him. That's great news about his play!

 

[AussieCapsFan]

Vitek has earned something. Particularly after the last 2 games.

Hopefully some respect from the naysayers around here....

 

[zappa4ever]

Official Game Reports for Game 0667:

Game Summary

Play By Play

Event Summary

Shot Summary

Faceoff Comparison

Faceoff Summary

Time On Ice Report Home Team

Time On Ice Report Away Team

Playing Roster

Shift Chart:
NHL Stats

Recap Video (NHL GameCenter page):
Buffalo Sabres - Washington Capitals - February 18th, 2021

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

I hope Samsonov is able to bounce back. He has had a tough year health wise. The guy is super talented. Hopefully it all works out.

That being said, am I the only one getting a Maxime Ouellet vibe from him?

 

[Calicaps]

I hope Samsonov is able to bounce back. He has had a tough year health wise. The guy is super talented. Hopefully it all works out.

That being said, am I the only one getting a Maxime Ouellet vibe from him?

Shhhhhh! Good lord, man. Don't say that out loud.