Post-Game Talk: Caps vs Jackets at 7pm Dec 4

[maacoshark]

Two Points against a division rival! I'll take it and the game was overly ugly like the past week. Was hoping Sammie would get the SO though.

Unfortunately we made one bad mistake and it cost us a goal. I wanted to see a Sammy shutout too.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

... did Ovechkin flick his stick like he was trying to deflect Hathaway's empty net shot???

He's pretty serious about getting the record. That's like the work of his life.

 

[tenken00]

He's pretty serious about getting the record. That's like the work of his life.

To be honest, probably just a goal scorers's instinct. At this point it's just instinct where you don't even think about it.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

To be honest, probably just a goal scorers's instinct. At this point it's just instinct that you don't even think about.

That too. I'm a hockey player, if I turn my back to the goal and someone's shooting the puck at it, I want to get a stick on it no matter what because it will confuse the hell out of the goalie. Even if the net is empty, it's probably a reflex for these guys.

 

[Firsov99]

Tarasov played lights out. We could have easily had 5+ goals tonight.

This dude is almost 6’6”, but he is quick for his size.

What’s also amusing is that he has been playing for the Jackets farm team - Cleveland Monsters. What a fitting team name for a goalie of this size.

 

[tenken00]

That too. I'm a hockey player, if I turn my back to the goal and someone's shooting the puck at it, I want to get a stick on it no matter what because it will confuse the hell out of the goalie. Even if the net is empty, it's probably a reflex for these guys.

Yea that's a better word to describe it. Reflex lol.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Team made way too many turnovers in the neutral zone in the third. Columbus easily could have tied it up if they had some offensive skill.

Annnd if we converted some of those high-danger chances it would of been 5-1

NEXT

 

[ClevelandCapsfan]

This dude is almost 6’6”, but he is quick for his size.

What’s also amusing is that he has been playing for the Jackets farm team - Cleveland Monsters. What a fitting team name for a goalie of this size.

I have seen him play for the Monsters and he’s been overall quite good.

 

[Langway]

Truly generational.

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

Kuzy tried so hard to get Ovie and Hathaway just doesn't hesitate.

I was glad Hathaway shot it and put it away. Still at 2-1 anything could have happened! It was the third period after all....

 

[Hivemind]

Curse you ESPN for not having a "no spoilers" mode. Logged into ESPN+ to watch the game, but had the score spoiled as I logged in.

 

[tenken00]

Truly generational.

Ah the account or tweet is gone. What was it?

 

[Langway]

 

[John Price]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin found a new goaltender to score on for another milestone goal, though this time the name rang a bell.

Ovechkin beat Daniil Tarasov for his 20th goal of the season and 750th of his NHL career to help the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 Saturday night and snap a two-game skid.

“I think I play against his father back in Russia,” Ovechkin said.

He wasn't joking. Ovechkin went up against against Vadim Tarasov during three seasons in the Russian Superleague from 2002-05 before coming to North America. His son is the 152nd goalie Ovechkin has scored against in the NHL.

 

[Capsman]

Unfortunately we made one bad mistake and it cost us a goal. I wanted to see a Sammy shutout too.

He had a .944 save percentage. I’ll take the consistently high save percentage over flashy shutouts any day.

 

[Carlzner]

Did Ovi ever score against the Dad back then?

That'd be insane

 

[HTFN]

lots trying to run this guy out of town too….

Yeah people got really weird about him for no reason when he’s been an absolute gem. Underrated skill to go with that irritating game and a handful of loudmouths were out here calling him a plug what seems like just a few weeks ago

 

[ovikovy817]

As soon as Carly gave the puck to Ovi on that rewind I knew where the puck was going and I knew that would be a goal.

 

[HecticGlow]

My searching isnt coming up with anything here. Do you have a link or quote or something?

Haven’t seen it widely reported, but Tarik had this in part I of his latest Athletic mailbag:

Has Connor McMichael been told to get his place in D.C.? If not, do you think that’s coming soon? — Joe T.
Yes. McMichael told me last week in San Jose that he finally moved into an apartment.

 

[txpd]

Haven’t seen it widely reported, but Tarik had this in part I of his latest Athletic mailbag:

I think that speaks more to Mantha than anything else. Were there room for just one right now Protas gets the spot. Mantha on the other hand could be out for the season which would keep a spot open for 2 of them if Sprong is in the nacho line or gone

 

[HecticGlow]

I think that speaks more to Mantha than anything else. Were there room for just one right now Protas gets the spot. Mantha on the other hand could be out for the season which would keep a spot open for 2 of them if Sprong is in the nacho line or gone

Long term there’s space for 3 of CMM, Protas, Cholo and Irwin - assuming Sprong sticks with the team. He’s an RFA at the end of the year who’s currently getting scratched over multiple rookies, has never established himself as an everyday player, and has a role that many of those rookies will be looking to secure next season too.

While I’d love to see Sprong thrive, I’m not assuming CMM or Protas get sent down to keep Sprong as things stand now.

This may well be academic, of course, if the Caps don’t ever get a healthy lineup this year.

 

[txpd]

Long term there’s space for 3 of CMM, Protas, Cholo and Irwin - assuming Sprong sticks with the team. He’s an RFA at the end of the year who’s currently getting scratched over multiple rookies, has never established himself as an everyday player, and has a role that many of those rookies will be looking to secure next season too.

While I’d love to see Sprong thrive, I’m not assuming CMM or Protas get sent down to keep Sprong as things stand now.

This may well be academic, of course, if the Caps don’t ever get a healthy lineup this year.

Roster space isnt the question. Its lineup space. Sprong can sit in a roster spot and the nacho line as a back up. Not a chance that the Caps do that with Protas or McMicheal. They are playing either in the NHL or the AHL but past an occasional game off, they are playing. So, if Sprong earned a spot every game, one of Protas or McMicheal would be out of the lineup. Right now, Sprong looks done

 

[HecticGlow]

Roster space isnt the question. Its lineup space. Sprong can sit in a roster spot and the nacho line as a back up. Not a chance that the Caps do that with Protas or McMicheal. They are playing either in the NHL or the AHL but past an occasional game off, they are playing. So, if Sprong earned a spot every game, one of Protas or McMicheal would be out of the lineup. Right now, Sprong looks done

Yet by that logic, CMM has played every game since game 3, and Protas has been sent down to the AHL this season.

I don’t think CMM plays every game and gets told to get an apartment if they anticipate him spending any meaningful time in Hershey again.

(Also, if Mantha’s out there’s lineup space for 2 of CMM, Protas and Sprong. If Mantha gets back and the other forwards are healthy, there isn’t a roster or lineup spot for all 3 of them.)

 

[tycoonheart]

Btw, the Sherry CMM Oshie line looked really good last night. They had so many good scoring chances.

It's nice to have a line, other than top line, that functions as one cohesive unit.

Also 43 needs to stay on the top line. They are dominant with him there.

 

[arlcapsfan]

Any observations on Irwin last night ? Good, Bad or Ambivalent ….