Post-Game Talk: Caps @ Canes | 11/28/21 | 1:00p ET

[IafrateOvie34]

1st Overall in points, goal differential, and goals scored. If you asked me this in September, I would probably chuckled.

 

[txpd]

He will never be questioned in motivating the team.

I think when players feel like they are getting jobbed, they lose focus. I dont think that is the right way to motivate

 

[txpd]

I think it clearly shows we need to keep the young guys in and the team speed up especially when they can beat teams like the Panthers and hurricanes and seeing what they did on the West Coast trip

There is no reason to mess with this team past trying to fit the injured guys back in when ready

 

[DWGie26]

I lived in Raleight for 8 years (1990-1998). Had season tickets for the ECHL Raleigh Ice Caps. Then had inaugural season tickets for Canes for 1998 and 1999 when they played in Greensboro. Moved to Charlotte and had to give them up. But now, F them!

 

[Silky mitts]

Orlov has been our 2nd best player since March

 

[Firsov99]

I think the biggest difference I see between him and VV is the athleticism and the fact that he plays bigger. When he is in the butterfly he covers more of the net than Vanecek does.

Yes!

Also, this was probably Sam’s most calm game I’ve seen. He still loses the net at times and doesn’t play the puck that well, but his rebound control was great tonight. A well-deserved third star today.

 

[Brucelenok]

Orlov the most underrated and skilled skater in the league, been saying this for a long time

 

[txpd]

I think I am glad that I didnt go. I think that atmosphere might have been dangerous for anyone in Caps gear

 

[DWGie26]

I don’t know if this has anything to do with it, but when Fucale got his chance in Washington, he cited that it was really getting his head right and high level of focus on the right things. Seems like Sammy is becoming more mentallly strong. If he can get that right his game will continue to climb.

 

[txpd]

Orlov the most underrated and skilled skater in the league, been saying this for a long time

He is miscast on the Capitals. Properly positioned and used he is a 1d on a lot of teams. Doing what he is doing, however, I dont think the is that underrated.

 

[Firsov99]

Orlov the most underrated and skilled skater in the league, been saying this for a long time

He always skated like a figure skater. He just needed to improve other parts of the game. But now he is a compete defenseman.

 

[crab]

It was even dumber considering he tried to pass to Hags

hahah don’t get me started with Hags. He had the highlight of his season tonight ringing it off the bar!

 

[SpinningEdge]

Give him a break it’s his first game back from Covid

You didn’t notice the sarcasm?!

eller was a part of the Stanley cup game winning goal. He is forever banned from ever being criticized by me.... and other caps fans should feel same way.

 

[maacoshark]

I think it clearly shows we need to keep the young guys in and the team speed up especially when they can beat teams like the Panthers and hurricanes and seeing what they did on the West Coast trip

We need some young guys but we could use some vets back.
Eller isn't one of the vets we needed back.

 

[txpd]

And...with the goal, Ovechkin passes McDavid on the stat sheet

 

[tenken00]

hahah don’t get me started with Hags. He had the highlight of his season tonight ringing it off the bar!

He got another almost goal shooting it off of Freddy's buttcheeks

 

[maacoshark]

Look at what happens when you don't try turtling from the start of the 3rd.

What? We gave up a 2-0 lead and we're out shot by a wide margin. And we didn't manage the puck very well at all.
We got saved by 2 late penalties against the Canes.

 

[Corby78]

I think when players feel like they are getting jobbed, they lose focus. I dont think that is the right way to motivate

It may not be always the right way, but he isn't standing behind the bench with his arms crossed

 

[DWGie26]

There really aren’t any weak spots on this team right now. I give a lot of credit to Lavi and staff for coaching them up and running the system to perfection. Kudos to Hershey for getting the youngins ready to step in (and contribute). And kudos to GMBM for allowing people to develop and not just go sign older vets. I don’t think we need to make any moves. now that could change as we near the deadline as there will be ups and downs. But really enjoying the good times right now!

 

[tenken00]

What? We gave up a 2-0 lead and we're out shot by a wide margin. And we didn't manage the puck very well at all.
We got saved by 2 late penalties against the Canes.

We were definitely trying to hold the lead. After the Canes tied it up, we started pressing again as evidenced by Jensen pushing hard for that breakaway and subsequent penalty draw.

That was a penalty because of the fact that we were pushing.

 

[Firsov99]

It may not be always the right way, but he isn't standing behind the bench with his arms crossed

I am glad that the coaching nightmare is over.

 

[txpd]

It may not be always the right way, but he isn't standing behind the bench with his arms crossed

Opposite ends of the same coin. Both are bad. Going berzerk isn't the way to go. Bringing Reirden into it doesnt change anything

 

[DWGie26]

Then look and Lavi. Just a professional in how he handles himself.

 

[Corby78]

Opposite ends of the same coin. Both are bad. Going berzerk isn't the way to go. Bringing Reirden into it doesnt change anything

Looking at what RB has done with that team since he has got there and how they play, I would say he is doing something right in regards to motivation. Not saying its always right or the perfect way, but I'd take his style over a lot of coaches.

 

[steam whistle]

what is game plan execution difference between 2nd and 3rd period? seems to me a bit different team.