Post-Game Talk: Caps vs Sens Oct 25

[Corby78]

Lavi doesn't hesitate shortening the bench does he
under 8 for Sprong and Lap (3 shifts each in 2nd, 2 in 3rd)

Caps just can't handle a strong relentless forecheck, CGY did well with it Sat. and OTT nearly made it happen too

Take the 2, enjoy the scoring stats, play some real D/team D on Wed

And Oshie = Legend (not even referring to his hat trick, he's one of the best things about hockey)

They did on the first couple games, and Ottawa didn’t look dangerous the first period. I think they mentally let up and Ottawa got going.

but yes TJ is quickly becoming one of the all time great caps. Would love to see abnormal A on his sweater at some point.

 

[John Price]

 

[895]

Artem Zub on the Sens is pretty good. UFA in 2 years. Let's work that Russian NT magic.

 

[maacoshark]

“Just so happened to be on the ice” like… while the coach wasn’t looking? Stop being willfully ignorant

Get your head out of your ass. McMichael was only playing the 6 on 5 because of the icing calls. Without the icing I guarantee he would not have been on the ice and it would have likely been his final shift of the game.
And you call me igornant. Not alot of hockey IQ on this board. It can be very painful reading this crap. Which is why Im not on the site often anymore.

 

[maacoshark]

He did put him in. Then they iced it twice.

Watch the game again. McMichael was on for a shift with over 3 minutes left in the game. The Caps iced the puck. Ottawa called a timeout. This was when they pulled the goalie. The Caps couldn't change personnel because of the icing. We then iced the puck 2 more times. That is why McMichael was playing on the 6 on 5 for an extended period. Without the initial icing McMichael never would have been on the ice in that situation.
And BTW there were 3 icing calls against us that kept that line on so long.
McMichael was only out there because Lavi couldn't change lines.

 

[Firsov99]

Artem Zub on the Sens is pretty good. UFA in 2 years. Let's work that Russian NT magic.

A hell of a pick up for the Sens. He was undrafted, signed as a free agent, and now he is a key d-man for them. Logged 27:43 (!) yesterday and finished "+2". I doubt that they'll let him go.

 

[Fallschirmyager]

Sometimes the wagon is in good shape, and sometimes it’s on fire.

You can either try desperately to put out the fire, or you can sit around the burning wagon, roast some marshmallows, and tell stories among friends.

That’s what the C*pitals did tonight. Fate had already ordained that the wagon catch fire, so why intervene? Everyone had a good time, and in the end isn’t that all that matters?

As a light infantryman who carried everything on his back for miles on end, I can confidently say, let's put the fire out. The snap crackle and pop of my knees and back stopped being funny 20 years ago. lol

This is all Smokin Al's fault

He's the plug of the entire broadcast. He's not that great of an interviewer either. He has to have some decent extortion material on someone to have a job this long.

 

[895]

Ovechkin's puckhandling skills seem to have improved. Never understood why they declined so precipitously before. Maybe there's something to txpd's slashed wrist theory.

 

[TJHKY]

 

[Neil Racki]

Great job by Ovie to not get too cute or try to roof it with the late period ice. Get the goalie to move those legs and tuck it 5 hole is a smart move there. Some times guys try clean ice moves late in games and it just doenst work out.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Get your head out of your ass. McMichael was only playing the 6 on 5 because of the icing calls. Without the icing I guarantee he would not have been on the ice and it would have likely been his final shift of the game.
And you call me igornant. Not alot of hockey IQ on this board. It can be very painful reading this crap. Which is why Im not on the site often anymore.

You’re a rare breed, someone who can turn a disagreement with an individual into an insult to the entire community. Well done. I didn’t miss your schtick.

 

[895]

Ovechkin needs to tone down the dirtiness. The board on Paul and the hit that he injured himself on in the pre season were unnecessary that he got away with because he's a living legend.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Ovechkin needs to tone down the dirtiness. The board on Paul and the hit that he injured himself on in the pre season were unnecessary that he got away with because he's a living legend.

You think he’s being “dirty”? I see engaged physicality…..nothing more. He’s lucky on the board no doubt…reckless if anything.

 

[zappa4ever]

Watching the game during OV's no-call boarding on Paul
I thought - that might be a game
more than halfway expecting an announcement this morning from the League
good thing OV hasn't been on DOPS radar for awhile now

 

[895]

You think he’s being “dirty”? I see engaged physicality…..nothing more. He’s lucky on the board no doubt…reckless if anything.

Reckless and dirty are one and the same from the perspective of the NHL and the other team.

 

[txpd]

Reckless and dirty are one and the same from the perspective of the NHL and the other team.

1. Dirty ascribes intent. You think he ran the guy in the back AND did it on purpose?
2. Tone down? This indicates its a pattern as opposed to a one off play. Ov has always hit hard. Is trucking a guy wreckless?

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Remember how young Ovie would hit when he was getting the suspensions.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Get your head out of your ass. McMichael was only playing the 6 on 5 because of the icing calls. Without the icing I guarantee he would not have been on the ice and it would have likely been his final shift of the game.
And you call me igornant. Not alot of hockey IQ on this board. It can be very painful reading this crap. Which is why Im not on the site often anymore.

And he’s back.

You can disagree bud, without being so f***ing disagreeable. Who wants to converse with that type of blowhard hyperbole?

 

[Calicaps]

The idea that a guy with Ovie's (or Willy's) size and strength can play a physical brand of hockey and nothing will ever go wrong is so ridiculous. Just because someone gets hurt or a hit goes bad doesn't mean that the either of those guys is playing dirty or reckless. It's high-speed hard physical contact between giant men.

 

[Calicaps]

And he’s back.

You can disagree bud, without being so f***ing disagreeable. Who wants to converse with that type of blowhard hyperbole?

Except he clearly can't. f***ing disagreeable is his default setting.

 

[bert]

1. Dirty ascribes intent. You think he ran the guy in the back AND did it on purpose?
2. Tone down? This indicates its a pattern as opposed to a one off play. Ov has always hit hard. Is trucking a guy wreckless?

From behind like that it is. First thing you are taught in hockey not to do. Any other level its automatic ejection. That play was the difference in the game. But the NHL doesnt seem to think hits from behind are suspension worthy its really strange, Paul is ok so whatever. Anyways was fun to watch either way as a sens fan, good luck to you guys the rest of the way thanks for some entertainment.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Get your head out of your ass. McMichael was only playing the 6 on 5 because of the icing calls. Without the icing I guarantee he would not have been on the ice and it would have likely been his final shift of the game.
And you call me igornant. Not alot of hockey IQ on this board. It can be very painful reading this crap. Which is why Im not on the site often anymore.

Wish we could vote you off this site. Can't spell 'ignorant', 'a lot' is two words, insult everyone, and then complain about it being painful to read this board??

 

[YippieKaey]

1. Dirty ascribes intent. You think he ran the guy in the back AND did it on purpose?
2. Tone down? This indicates its a pattern as opposed to a one off play. Ov has always hit hard. Is trucking a guy wreckless?

I don´t know man. Ovi is a pretty smart guy and his hitting, which i believe is sometimes intentionally dirty, gives him some extra space. Most NHL players are intentionally dirty when they can get away with it, it´s just part of being a competitor. Ovi is very much a competitor, and a smart one at that. I have no problem with it.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

From behind like that it is. First thing you are taught in hockey not to do. Any other level its automatic ejection. That play was the difference in the game. But the NHL doesnt seem to think hits from behind are suspension worthy its really strange, Paul is ok so whatever. Anyways was fun to watch either way as a sens fan, good luck to you guys the rest of the way thanks for some entertainment.

Oh puuuulease……only if you were looking for a gift PP major to bail out your D/goaltending.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I don´t know man. Ovi is a pretty smart guy and his hitting, which i believe is sometimes intentionally dirty, gives him some extra space. Most NHL players are intentionally dirty when they can get away with it, it´s just part of being a competitor. Ovi is very much a competitor, and a smart one at that. I have no problem with it.

taking advantage of an opponent in a vulnerable position (to be hit) is part of contact sports. I believe Ovy hits to punish guys, but I feel like that’s part of hockey, just like football and other contact sports.

He’s really pushing it from behind however and some of that’s on NHL refs for not maintaining league-wide norms IMO for what’s acceptable. I figured that hit was an easy 2. NHL in-game wheel of justice says no!