GDT: Capitals @ Devils - 3:00

[NjDevsRR]

Who would have predicted that Travis was a better shooter than Palms this season

 

[devilsblood]

I don't see anyone beating Colorado.

Hockey playoffs are tough even for the best of teams.

 

[devilsblood]

Who would have predicted that Travis was a better shooter than Palms this season

20%. Not too shabby.

As many points as Hughes too.

 

[Unknown Caller]

Hockey playoffs are tough even for the best of teams.

Agreed, but I will say right now that there’s no way the Caps are running through Boston, Toronto/Tampa, and Colorado/Vegas to win a cup.

They’re in that tier of teams that’s good and experienced enough to coast into the playoffs, but not at the level of the true contenders. If their shooting percentage regresses at all, they’re screwed.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Gusev-esque. Nobody's better scoring consolation goals when the team is down by three in the third.

Literally what are you talking about

His last 2 goals before today were a late game tying goal and an OT winner

 

[devilsblood]

Agreed, but I will say right now that there’s no way the Caps are running through Boston, Toronto/Tampa, and Colorado/Vegas to win a cup.

They’re in that tier of teams that’s good and experienced enough to coast into the playoffs, but not at the level of the true contenders. If their shooting percentage regresses at all, they’re screwed.

Someone mentioned it earlier that it is possible Wash shifts to another gear in the playoffs.

Not that they are my cup favorite or anything but I wouldn't be shocked to see them go on a bit of a playoff run.

 

[MartyOwns]

i’m not sure how they’re seeding for the playoffs but a washington/boston matchup would be fun as f*** to watch

 

[TheUnseenHand]

i’m not sure how they’re seeding for the playoffs but a washington/boston matchup would be fun as f*** to watch

Would it really? I think Washington would breeze through Boston. Oddly I think Washington pitt would be a better matchup. The rags would probably find a way to own the caps again....

 

[glenwo2]

Literally what are you talking about

His last 2 goals before today were a late game tying goal and an OT winner

Pre-game he was basically sulking that Bratt was even PLAYING so I would just give up and ignore him.

 

[Camille the Eel]

Would it really? I think Washington would breeze through Boston. Oddly I think Washington pitt would be a better matchup. The rags would probably find a way to own the caps again....

Haven’t checked the totals but Boston played them well a couple times I watched. There was the game Wilson took the double minor and Boston scored three times. The pace of Boston’s play gives the Caps problems I think.

 

[Guttersniped]

Would it really? I think Washington would breeze through Boston. Oddly I think Washington pitt would be a better matchup. The rags would probably find a way to own the caps again....

Boston can’t score in the regular season and that only gets harder in the playoffs. It would involve a significant TDL splash, Kase coming back staying healthy and contributing, and/or some random scoring heroes coming up big. I don’t see the Bruins going far in the PO, they’re built for the regular season at this point.

 

[Maine Fan]

Who would have predicted that Travis was a better shooter than Palms this season

Me, Travis is consistent, and Palms is spotty.

 

[Maine Fan]

Boston can’t score in the regular season and that only gets harder in the playoffs. It would involve a significant TDL splash, Kase coming back staying healthy and contributing, and/or some random scoring heroes coming up big. I don’t see the Bruins going far in the PO, they’re built for the regular season at this point.

What was the score yesterday Boston vs Pittsburgh? In case you didn't notice Boston 7 Pittsburgh 5.

If Boston gets someone good for the second line and if Rask comes back from injury and is himself, then Boston in the final.

 

[Camille the Eel]

Line combinations at least had some promise. And at least they are making games exciting to watch for the most part. But it’s strange how they just don’t have the game to match Washington. A veteran team that plays heavy but also skilled. That’s the nightmare matchup.

Didn’t goaltending really lose us this one? I mean Blackwood let in a soft goal or two and failed to save a few more you don’t fault him on but that were stoppable pucks.

 

[glenwo2]

Didn’t goaltending really lose us this one? I mean Blackwood let in a soft goal or two and failed to save a few more you don’t fault him on but that were stoppable pucks.

yeah. He stops at least the puck that was ugly-as-hell(the 3rd goal), the Devils make it to OT again(provided things break the same way again with Rango scoring, then Bratt and Trav scoring later).

 

[MartyOwns]

Would it really? I think Washington would breeze through Boston. Oddly I think Washington pitt would be a better matchup. The rags would probably find a way to own the caps again....

oh yeah i think washington wins too but it would be entertaining as hell. a lot of guys on both sides to stir shit up

 

[Richer's Ghost]

If Jack Hughes was a goalie his name would be Cory Schneider. Just no luck when he tries his hardest.

 

[johnny pierogi]

missed the game how did Palmieri look??

this joke been told 10 times already?

 

[tr83]

Faceoffs today they were much better I think they won 35 of 56. That's .625% and guess what they were better on offense without Palms. Faceoffs mean so much.
I must give Zacha credit today he had 7 of 14, so much better, he still goes in my opinion.

They lost almost all the important ones