GDT: Caps @ Flightless birds - 3/11/14 7:30 PM

[Corby78]

Dare I say Kuznetsov was our most dangerous player on the ice tonight?

Ovechkin did nothing, Backstrom did nothing, Brouwer missed his usual 2 point blank chances... and that's about it.

kuzy was our most dangerous offensive guy

 

[g00n]

When was the last time you saw Ovechkin score a goal like Crosby just did? 2011? Maybe?

Which is why blaming the defensemen on that goal is ridiculous. It was a highlight reel play. Orlov jumped to catch a puck and keep it in the zone and was immediately tackled by Stempniak. Crosby made a great poke of the loose puck and created a break for himself. Carrick correctly played the pass, Crosby just made an increadible no-look shot right above Halak's pad, far side.

Sorry Caps fans, Crosby owned us on that one, and the result probably would have been the same with Stevens and Langway out there.

 

[SpringfieldSkins]

they aren't the same type of scorer, besides when was the last time you say the caps consistently work the boards to create plays? His best assist guy is a little swede that gets knocked off the puck with ease

They aren't the same type of scorer anymore.

Crosby is dynamic and can score in a number of ways. Ovechkin usually waits for the one timer. Ovechkin used to be able to do all of this. What the ****?

Also, I hate Crosby and think Backstrom is actually quite strong on the puck.

 

[Calicaps]

As bad as this season has been. Pittsburgh losing in the first round might just make it tolerable.

It could happen. The Caps are abysmal and they didn't dominate us the way the should have.

 

[Holtbyisms]

Dare I say Kuznetsov was our most dangerous player on the ice tonight?

Ovechkin did nothing, Backstrom did nothing, Brouwer missed his usual 2 point blank chances... and that's about it.

Agreed. I posted earlier saying he was one of the best on the ice tonight and after a few more shifts I think he was the best. Long way to go to be what he can top out at but he's certainly well on the way.

 

[Dream Big]

Pittsburgh is 24 4 and 2 at home. Sick.

Halak was good.

 

[Ovechtrick89*]

Kuzya is gonna be awesome. To man up in a game like that and do something when no one else did spoke volumes. Looks like a winner by the way he carries himself.

 

[g00n]

That was a simple odd man rush goal nothing special. Ovi's done that twice this season already.

I've never seen Ovechkin score a no-look goal like that other than "the goal" all those years ago.

 

[strungout]

Pittsburgh is 24 4 and 2 at home. Sick.

Kinda how the Caps were under Bruce.

 

[aquablue]

It appears that there isn't much of a big horse up the middle for the caps like the Pens have. The caps need that big haus up the middle who can drive the puck to the net and hold on (great puck possession skills). Need someone who can drive the net and can hold on to the puck for god's sake!!!! Kuzzy is NOT that player.

 

[Brian23]

I've never seen Ovechkin score a no-look goal like that other than "the goal" all those years ago.

I'd argue its because no one would think Ovi is gonna pass up a breakaway shot...or there's no one else to fear when he comes roaring down the side with Mojo beside him.

 

[chilimac]

Caps now have a 6% chance of having a post season.
bye george.

 

[Corby78]

They aren't the same type of scorer anymore.

Crosby is dynamic and can score in a number of ways. Ovechkin usually waits for the one timer. Ovechkin used to be able to do all of this. What the ****?

Also, I hate Crosby and think Backstrom is actually quite strong on the puck.

not along the boards breaking out of the zone. The reason ovie doesn't make those plays anymore is because guys like hunter and oates have broken him down. still has more goals then crosby and cindy is on a much more talented team, so I don't know what your point is

 

[Calicaps]

I'd argue its because no one would think Ovi is gonna pass up a breakaway shot...or there's no one else to fear when he comes roaring down the side with Mojo beside him.

Agreed. There was a time, with Semin, or even when Backs was shooting better, that Ovi made plays like that.

But of course, why should he anyway? He doesn't need to look anyone off. He's got the best shot the league has seen in decades.

 

[SkinsFan09]

Cannot wait until Oates is fired.

No playoffs = bye bye GMGM, bye bye Oates.

 

[SpringfieldSkins]

That was a simple odd man rush goal nothing special. Ovi's done that twice this season already.

I don't recall those goals.

Most of the goals I recall from Ovechkin are PP goals from "his spot". I also recall some goals scored straight off the draw.

 

[FloridaCap]

Ovechkin is worse on RW than LW.

There, I said it. Flame away.

 

[Coldplay619]

Kuzya is gonna be awesome. To man up in a game like that and do something when no one else did spoke volumes. Looks like a winner by the way he carries himself.

Sounds like Ovi when he was a rookie ):

**** this organization.

 

[trick9]

Chimera-Fehr-Wilson looked like a good line in the 3rd period but still only got ~2-3 minutes of playing time together because of the penalties.

I can't wait for next season without McPhee, Oates and CalleJo.

 

[Brian23]

Ovechkin is worse on RW than LW.

There, I said it. Flame away.

He's scored off the LW more then the right. I am really starting to question how much Oates had to do with Ovi's resurgence. Just got the PP going again gave Ovi his mojo back.

 

[Blades of Steel]

I'm going to laugh in hysteria when the 3 stooges are still here next season, can someone please photoshop 3 stooges with oates, gmgm and calle?

 

[aquablue]

FIRE OATES TOO. There is no need to wait. FIRE HIM NOW..

 

[Brian23]

I'm going to laugh in hysteria when the 3 stooges are still here next season, can someone please photoshop 3 stooges with oates, gmgm and calle?

At some point fans calling for his head is gonna force Ted's hand. I'm hearing more and more that "regular" fans are souring towards him.

 

[FloridaCap]

He's scored off the LW more then the right. I am really starting to question how much Oates had to do with Ovi's resurgence. Just got the PP going again gave Ovi his mojo back.

Oates 1) put in a very good powerplay system, 2) believes in him, 3) makes it so he doesn't carry the puck in the zone all the time. All 3 are useful.

Switching him to RW was not useful. The second he carries it in, he has nowhere to go. At least on LW he had options.

 

[um]

Ovechkin is worse on RW than LW.

There, I said it. Flame away.

i said something similar earlier this year, was flamed. so good luck to you.