Post-Game Talk: Caps v Hawks

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7pm at Home

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[ovikovy817]

Another milestone tonight. Karl with 500 consecutive games

 

[notDkristich]

1st post length of GDT is perfect. 10-0 win incoming

 

[Midnight Judges]

Another milestone tonight. Karl with 500 consecutive games

I guess I am wrong but didn't he miss a playoff game last year? Or most of one?

 

[Calicaps]

I guess I am wrong but didn't he miss a playoff game last year? Or most of one?

it's a regular season mark, like Ovi's 1000 points.

 

[billcook]

I guess I am wrong but didn't he miss a playoff game last year? Or most of one?

He was injured in game 6.

 

[Capitals40]

So was Carlson injured blocking the shot or did he re-injure his ankle from last year. He has not been the same since injuring his ankle last season imo...I think it still bothers him. I have not watched many games this season for the 1st time in many years (usually watch every game but watch highlights and quite a few replays) so sorry for the ignorance.

 

[895]

I think Carlson just isn't that good.

Decision making and skating hold him back from being a number one defenseman.

 

[um]

I think Carlson just isn't that good.

Decision making and skating hold him back from being a number one defenseman.

well he's on a great contract right now so no need to complain.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

1st post length of GDT is perfect. 10-0 win incoming

Last time I wrote a paragraph in the GDT, it was one of our most convincing wins of the season. Long GDTs for the win!

 

[Corby78]

Winner get first place in the NHL. And since its at the halfway mark, thats a big big deal....

 

[Corby78]

I think Carlson just isn't that good.

Decision making and skating hold him back from being a number one defenseman.

Yeah, best 2 way defensman on the best defensive team in the league. The mans a bum.

 

[Sam Spade]

Winner get first place in the NHL. And since its at the halfway mark, thats a big big deal....

I'd rather finish 7th.

 

[Hivemind]

Yeah, best 2 way defensman on the best defensive team in the league. The mans a bum.

Right now, Niskanen is a better 2-way defenseman than Carlson is. Carlson is better on the powerplay, though.

 

[CapsJunkie]

Caps win 5-2

 

[Corby78]

Right now, Niskanen is a better 2-way defenseman than Carlson is. Carlson is better on the powerplay, though.

Carlson is the better offensive player, Niski is the better defensive player. So I guess its how you personally weigh them both. I think Carlson is better overall. But its close so I'm not surprised why some would go with Niskanen.

 

[Blitzkrieg365]

Damn, could have easily been 1-0 right there.

 

[Corby78]

Boys start out fast. How did we not score on that.

 

[troyerlaw]

Oh Mojo

 

[ovikovy817]

Like Locker said, should be 1-0.

 

[artilector]

Haha, Williams and Mojo did a nice job shooting at the goalie there.

 

[tycoonheart]

They just play such a better style now. Good for Trotz for changing.

 

[Hivemind]

Carlson is the better offensive player, Niski is the better defensive player. So I guess its how you personally weigh them both. I think Carlson is better overall. But its close so I'm not surprised why some would go with Niskanen.

Niskanen is having his best offensive season since his career year in Pittsburgh. He's currently the Caps blueline leader in both raw even-strength points (14), points/60 (1.29), and shots/60 (5.88). The Caps as a team also attempt more shots and take more shots on goal while Niskanen is on the ice than Carlson. Right now Niskanen is the better even-strength offensive player.

 

[twabby]

Beagle! Soft goal...

 

[ovikovy817]

Jay jay jay