GDT: Caps vs Pens 7pm ET Feb 1st

[DWGie26]

Not sure what to make of that game. 2 points against the pens is always great to see. But did the pens ever outplay caps for most of that game… but hard to tell how much impact the refs has on momentum.. Sprongs second penalty that was phantom trip, the Deflected DOG and reversed goal were brutal momentum killers.

Think you can definitely say refs rooked us on occasion. But yes, much of the first 30-35 minutes were played in our end with Pens having a lot of control. Late 2nd goal was huge.

 

[kicksavedave]

Sammy stole this one for sure. Man he's so talented but 0 consistency.

47 shots total for Pens. Sammy 43-45 on the night. Won the game!

 

[kicksavedave]

wooof, CMM 5:09 total tonight. Why?

 

[Chukcha]

Sammy stole this one for sure. Man he's so talented but 0 consistency.

no Mitch Korn = no goalie consistency

 

[TRASHCAT]

sprong made him trip WITH HIS MIND

 

[kicksavedave]

Also, Pens ZERO even strength goals. Suckit!

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

wooof, CMM 5:09 total tonight. Why?

puzzling, I recall a somewhat weak shift, and an offensive rush and that’s all.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Also, Pens ZERO even strength goals. Suckit!

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Detroit?

I'm not ruling out Detroit just yet and I understand what you meant now.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Not sure what to make of that game. 2 points against the pens is always great to see. But did the pens ever outplay caps for most of that game… but hard to tell how much impact the refs has on momentum.. Sprongs second penalty that was phantom trip, the Deflected DOG and reversed goal were brutal momentum killers.

An ugly win is great because the Caps will get going then all of a sudden a game with the Pens shows up and they'll lose in stupid fashion. They tried hard to tonight to deflate the gains from Dallas game.

 

[ClevelandCapsfan]

 

[pman25]

I don’t think they deserved to win but it all kinda evens out. We should have won a few earlier this year where we let it slip away. Nice to steal a game away every now and then from a good team

 

[twabby]

I thought Kuznetsov and Ovechkin were good all game. Nice to see them control play, even if they didn’t pot one in regulation.

The time on ice is again a problem. Is Connor McMichael really being optimally used getting 5:09 tonight? How many offensive possessions do we have to see Carl Hagelin kill instead?

Dmitry Orlov is cool. Nice to see him do the fake drop pass to gain separation on Crosby.

The zebras had a rough night.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

No such thing as deserving or not deserving a win for me. You find a way and you move on.

 

[AZ Caps Fan]

Orlov for Norris

 

[kicksavedave]

Per the WaPo, concussion spotters did not take VV out of the game, he took himself out due to an upper body thing.

Vanny also credits he recent sting of consistent starts to improved mental approach because of, cough, Scott Murray and a sports psychologist from back home in Czech Republic. Discuss

 

[DanTHEMan71]

Sprong needs to not see the ice.

Enough with this stupid take. I like how you didn't even mention his name after he tied it up.

 

[DanTHEMan71]

I think that it’s pretty easy to say that Dima is the BEST defender on this team for sure, IMO.

I'd still say it's Jensen.

They do play together. Jensen still leading the team in +/- as well. But Orlov does bring more offence.

 

[Marshall]

Detroit?

 

[Marshall]

This morning I have adopted the philosophy on what's best in life from Mr. C.T.Barbarian.

 

[txpd]

The Caps scored 5 legit goals in that game including the goalie interference that they lost. The Pens scored 2 legit goals plus 1 on a clearly concussed goaltender.

Also, yes Kapanen hit him on the chin with his helmet but how come nobody on the broadcast mentioned that Vanecek knocked the net off by hitting the goal post/cross bar junction with the back of his head?

 

[ovikovy817]

It's not easy to play against 2 teams in the same game, but the Caps did it and won it.

 

[Hivemind]

Vanny also credits he recent sting of consistent starts to improved mental approach because of, cough, Scott Murray and a sports psychologist from back home in Czech Republic. Discuss

Is giving up the first goal in basically every game really a sign of improved mental approach? Even when he shut out Dallas he gave up an early goal that got called back.

I guess it does speak well for his ability to "forget the last play" and make saves after letting an early goal in.

 

[g00n]

Guy has a .941 save% for 6 games

"Yeah but he's been giving up the first goal a lot"

/hf

 

[kicksavedave]

Is giving up the first goal in basically every game really a sign of improved mental approach? Even when he shut out Dallas he gave up an early goal that got called back.

I guess it does speak well for his ability to "forget the last play" and make saves after letting an early goal in.

You're discussing the wrong point He credits his recent "success" in part to Scott Murray, LOL.