Post-Game Talk: Caps vs Panthers 5:00 PM EST

[txpd]

Something is wrong. There is no intent to injure thread on the mains about Tom Wilson after running over Bob. I dont understand.

 

[SherVaughn30]

A yes. Excuses. Reasons. Sv% .864. Were that Vanecek you have buried the guy. Those snipes would have been clean beats with no screens. But ok. I am good with Sammy. I was just checking.

I have rarely used excuses with both goalies, as I have been highly critical of both. Sammy didn't give up any near-post shots, so I see that as a positive. Vitek is a fricken rebound machine! He has not fixed that problem since he started out last season. Either he needs to fix giving up so many rebounds or learn to position himself better on 2ndary shots, which is something that Sammy is far better equipped to handle. Vitek has maxed out to be a backup goalie, while Sammy is starting to get into a rhythm of being the go to goalie most nights.

 

[Hivemind]

A yes. Excuses. Reasons. Sv% .864. Were that Vanecek you have buried the guy. Those snipes would have been clean beats with no screens. But ok. I am good with Sammy. I was just checking.

“Excuses,” coming from the guy who excuses all of Vanecek goals against in OT or PK or PP scenarios.

 

[txpd]

Point per game Tom Wilson.

 

[Raikkonen]

Hags with almost 18 minutes on the ice. He’s effectively a … second line player.

I mean, isnt he 2nd most expensive LW they have on the roster now?

 

[txpd]

Anyone have video of Hathaway going into the Panthers bench for his stick??

 

[um]

Seems like Protas has leapfrogged McMichael and Lapierre. I didn’t see that coming.

 

[tycoonheart]

Seems like Protas has leapfrogged McMichael and Lapierre. I didn’t see that coming.

Right now you can stick anyone with Ovi and Kuzy and that player would look good. Not saying Protas has been bad or anything. I actually like the move, will help him develop.

 

[maacoshark]

We need a longer sample of his consistent play. And he has to play the puck behind the net more actively. Gotta help your D. He still has time to get better, but it’s not like we can wait a couple more seasons for him to improve.

What's another option? It isn't Vanecek.

 

[maacoshark]

Seems like Protas has leapfrogged McMichael and Lapierre. I didn’t see that coming.

He brings things that the other 2 don't.

 

[TRASHCAT]

Seems like Protas has leapfrogged McMichael and Lapierre. I didn’t see that coming.

Wouldnt be the first time he would be the superior choice of three options

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Awesome win and very important stretch. A few of those goals against were blunders, but I'll take it. Protas is really growing up and hope he continues his trend. I like our team!

 

[txpd]

Right now you can stick anyone with Ovi and Kuzy and that player would look good. Not saying Protas has been bad or anything. I actually like the move, will help him develop.

Lavy has put Protas on pp1. He's playing rw with Ov and Kuzy when it could have been any number of other call ups. I think its fair to think that something is going on there.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

The sky is the limit?

We haven’t played anyone as good as Carolina this season. I am looking forward to this game.

Imho, if we play Carolina well and win, I will be sold on this team as a top contender.

 

[Firsov99]

What's another option? It isn't Vanecek.

Trading for a veteran goaltender who can step in if Sam doesn’t become consistently good before the playoffs.

 

[Peeri]

Imho, if we play Carolina well and win, I will be sold on this team as a top contender.

It's still relatively early in the season. Only thing I'm worried about is that our top guys would burn out before the playoffs. There is still a lot of hockey to play and they are relied upon heavily.

 

[Carlzner]

Seems like Protas has leapfrogged McMichael and Lapierre. I didn’t see that coming.

He was great tonight. Underrated hockey IQ

 

[Firsov99]

Imho, if we play Carolina well and win, I will be sold on this team as a top contender.

I would as well.

 

[notDkristich]

Fun game to attend tonight. McMichael and Sprong are fun to watch. OV was in beast mode. Rows upon rows of people complaining about Hags sucking. And we won!

 

[Brian23]

Trading for a veteran goaltender who can step in if Sam doesn’t become consistently good before the playoffs.

I think RMNB was banging the Holtby train. He's 2-4-1 on the year, but he's got a 2.5 GAA and almost a .920 save percentage. Though I don't agree with his response that Holtby was poor because our defense was poor then,but he does seem to have played a bit better recently.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Right now you can stick anyone with Ovi and Kuzy and that player would look good. Not saying Protas has been bad or anything. I actually like the move, will help him develop.

Extremely unfair to Protas IMO. Any old warm body wouldn’t look good.

Let’s give the kid some credit.

 

[txpd]

I think RMNB was banging the Holtby train. He's 2-4-1 on the year, but he's got a 2.5 GAA and almost a .920 save percentage. Though I don't agree with his response that Holtby was poor because our defense was poor then,but he does seem to have played a bit better recently.

If they want a goalie and Holtby is available, he is perfect

 

[Devil Dancer]

By the way, giving Kuzy some PK time is a fantastic decision by Lavi.

I love it, I just hope it continues when the team is healthier.

 

[Firsov99]

I think RMNB was banging the Holtby train. He's 2-4-1 on the year, but he's got a 2.5 GAA and almost a .920 save percentage. Though I don't agree with his response that Holtby was poor because our defense was poor then,but he does seem to have played a bit better recently.

It would be quite a reunion, wouldn’t it be?

 

[VaCaps Fan]

King Ovi!