Post-Game Talk: Canes @ Caps 7pm

[Alexander the Gr8]

We need an Orlovtrick

 

[895]

I cannot believe Ovechkin didn't shoot that. Too much passing on the brain lately.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

3 assista for the on-again, off-again hair model

He's off currently. That thing is a soggy poodle hat.

 

[Calicaps]

He's quietly getting assists, it was obvious he couldn't keep up with the insane goalscoring pace he was on.

Fair enough. Mostly PP points though, right. Best thing about this run is how much of it has been at ES. My sense is he's not been much of a factor in that. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Hivemind]

Fair enough. Mostly PP points though, right. Best thing about this run is how much of it has been at ES. My sense is he's not been much of a factor in that. Maybe I'm wrong.

6 of his 7 points in January have been at even-strength.

 

[Calicaps]

6 of his 7 points in January have been at even-strength.

Just saw your earlier post too. Ok, never mind.

Also, Nordstrom is an idiot.

 

[Hivemind]

Most pointless fight ever.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Fair enough. Mostly PP points though, right. Best thing about this run is how much of it has been at ES. My sense is he's not been much of a factor in that. Maybe I'm wrong.

I'd say about half of it has been at ES, thanks to his line mates being on fire.

Chorney beats up Nordstrom, icing on the cake.

 

[Raikkonen]

next

 

[troyerlaw]

He's off currently. That thing is a soggy poodle hat.

Absolutely a soggy poodle hat.

And they have to catch quick flight to OTT now, so it may not get the repairs it needs tonight.

Go with the beanie tonight, Bura.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

System.

 

[TRASHCAT]

Pens beat the canes 7-1 two days ago. Clearly we are the inferior team.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Are we still getting no joy from the regular season?

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!!?

 

[twabby]

Most pointless fight ever.

It set the tone for the game retroactively.

 

[Capitals40]

Most pointless fight ever.

Dude took a cheap shot on Chorney...were you watching?

 

[troyerlaw]

I cannot believe Ovechkin didn't shoot that. Too much passing on the brain lately.

I love that pass. It's basically the same play that led to Nisky tap-in a few games ago, and while 19 didnt finish this one, his chance was even better than 8's, due to goalie having to change direction yet again.

92, on the other hand, definitely still overpasses when he is in the dark red Absolutely Must Shoot zone

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Isn't there a thing about fighting in the last five minutes? Thought it was an auto-suspension or something.

 

[Calicaps]

Isn't there a thing about fighting in the last five minutes? Thought it was an auto-suspension or something.

It's more of a guideline...

 

[troyerlaw]

It set the tone for the game retroactively.

Lol.

Hey I'd be cheapshotting and brawling too, if i were in Canes position. It sucks losing that bad, and the Caps were still trying to score right up to the end.

Which they absolutely should do, btw. But yeah, it'll make the opponent ornery for sure

 

[Calicaps]

I love that pass. It's basically the same play that led to Nisky tap-in a few games ago, and while 19 didnt finish this one, his chance was even better than 8's, due to goalie having to change direction yet again.

92, on the other hand, definitely still overpasses when he is in the dark red Absolutely Must Shoot zone

This

 

[Todos a la Calle]

Is it just me, or has Ovechkin's recent preference for the pass over the shot helped ignite this offense? His goal scoring prowess seems a little off this year, but he's doing a good job of compensating for this and his teammates are picking up the slack.

(still has too many pointless stick-handling adventures into opposing defense men though)

 

[4thTierSport]

Isn't there a thing about fighting in the last five minutes? Thought it was an auto-suspension or something.

Couldn't find it in a quick search, but the extra discipline is for instigating a fight in the last five minutes IIRC.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

haha you guys missed the extra point

srsly tho gotta tip my cap

you guys dominated

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Is it just me, or has Ovechkin's recent preference for the pass over the shot helped ignite this offense? His goal scoring prowess seems a little off this year, but he's doing a good job of compensating for this and his teammates are picking up the slack.

(still has too many pointless stick-handling adventures into opposing defense men though)

I think he's exploiting the open ice that he creates for his line mates. Look at how he drew everyone to him over to the left side and he found Oshie all alone in the slot. That's what great players do.

 

[ynotcaps]

Man, this is a catastrophe. Come spring, we're going to have no idea how to play "playoff hockey. We're totally screwed.