Post-Game Talk: Caps vs Tampa Bay Bucs News at 7

[SpinningEdge]

Wtf Is going on with the camera guy? Worst camera work I’ve seen in awhile

 

[AtNightWeFly]

They let Detroit score 6 on them and now all of a sudden they get stingy?

 

[Raikkonen]

Didnt watch 1st period but cant complain overall. Like what I see from defense guys. Even Schultz looks... faster?

 

[max21]

Damn lol

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Not the worst game in the world. Our PP was not the best. My biggest issue is the Mantha, Eller, Sprong line. They have showed nothing these first two games.

 

[Hivemind]

Schultz lol
Carlson lol


Should have used Fehervary in 3on3 OT.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

4 on 3 power play has zero wrinkles. Kuzy walking in was the only variation, and it confused Carlson more than anyone else.

I thought they should've tried to make a backdoor tap in or deflection play with Oshie. The 3 PK players were all cheating towards Carlson and Ovi.

 

[Raikkonen]

They let Detroit score 6 on them and now all of a sudden they get stingy?

You dont g0 100% against Detroit.

 

[Hivemind]

Forsythe drawing up a PP strategy is like Dan Snyder scouting a college player.

Blaine Forsythe is responsible for the entire NHLs power play system basically. Even if his PP has gone stale, the dude more than earned his keep in this league. Snyder hasn’t done anything equivalent.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Forsythe:

'I have a great idea! Everyone stand around and feed Ovi, even if he is covered'.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Disappointing loss in OT, but overall I thought he Caps and VV looked good. That last draw that lead to Stamkos GWG looked like there was some drama. Still a point and a good game. Now to watch the Dodgers.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Forsythe:

'I have a great idea! Everyone stand around and feed Ovi, even if he is covered'.

It’s funny because I thought our PP was so successful against NYR because we did exactly the opposite. This game we reverted back to a stagnant PP that was trying the same thing again and again.

 

[max21]

Got a point, so really not that pissed lol

 

[maacoshark]

I don’t think anyone on the 2nd or 3rd line have been very good at ES. Especially Mantha and Sprong. That current 2nd line just doesn’t seem to work at all. Would much rather put the effective Sheary/Eller duo back together with Sprong, then Oshie back with Mantha and McMichael.

I don't think it's as much about the guys on the 2nd and 3rd line as it is about Backstrom being out. He is more important to this team than people think.
Sorry guys but Eller is not a 2nd line center. If Backstrom is in the the lineup he will make his line mates better. Eller doesn't bring that.

 

[twabby]

I’d like to see McMichael in next game regardless of whether Lapierre sits or not. They need to find out what they have in those two sooner rather than later.

 

[Hivemind]

Still shocked that Feverbaby wasn’t featured in the 3v3. I get that they have the Russian trio line and spent a chunk at 4v3, but there was still opportunities for 42 to get shifts and instead they went with Schultz and additional shifts for Carlson. Fehervary is their best skater and best puck carrier among the blue liners, seems like his skill set would flourish at 3v3

 

[CapsJunkie]

that was such a fun game

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

I’d like to see McMichael in next game regardless of whether Lapierre sits or not. They need to find out what they have in those two sooner rather than later.

Next game is against Colorado, this is going to be a big test for the rookies

 

[caps4cup]

I don't think it's as much about the guys on the 2nd and 3rd line as it is about Backstrom being out. He is more important to this team than people think.
Sorry guys but Eller is not a 2nd line center. If Backstrom is in the the lineup he will make his line mates better. Eller doesn't bring that.

Backstrom is their best overall forward, so yeah he’s quite important and they miss him. But I also don’t think the current setup with what they have is ideal. The 1st and 4th lines have been pretty good IMO but going with:

Mantha-CMM-Oshie
Sheary-Eller-Sprong

Would be much more effective based on past results (Sheary/Eller and Oshie/Mantha). You would also hope that CMM is more ready than Lapierre and this wouldn’t limit one of your best forwards minutes (Oshie) like what is currently happening.

 

[txpd]

Forsythe:

'I have a great idea! Everyone stand around and feed Ovi, even if he is covered'.

I understand you are angry but Oshie led the team in ppg last season. Carlson is the leading pp defenseman over the last 3 years. Backstrom is the best passer in the league. Ovechkin is the greatest scorer ever. You don't think the pp should be set up around him?

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Super fun game. No shame in losing to the champs in OT.

 

[Baszie]

Backstrom is their best overall forward, so yeah he’s quite important and they miss him. But I also don’t think the current setup with what they have is ideal. The 1st and 4th lines have been pretty good IMO but going with:

Mantha-CMM-Oshie
Sheary-Eller-Sprong

Would be much more effective based on past results (Sheary/Eller and Oshie/Mantha). You would also hope that CMM is more ready than Lapierre and this wouldn’t limit one of your best forwards minutes (Oshie) like what is currently happening.

Oshie had 21 minutes of ice time. They kept the first line intact, but the other lines where constantly changing.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Hard fought game, a point isn’t the worst outcome…..next.


Vanny clear cut #1…..for now.

 

[twabby]

The defensive effort tonight was solid enough against an excellent TB team, but only generating 2 xG (and only about 1 at ES) is indicative of the big issue going forward. They need to be able to generate more chances at ES, it’s been their big downfall the past few postseasons.

 

[StrikingDistance]

I understand you are angry but Oshie led the team in ppg last season. Carlson is the leading pp defenseman over the last 3 years. Backstrom is the best passer in the league. Ovechkin is the greatest scorer ever. You don't the pp should be set up around him?

I think the PP should have some alterations after all these years. You cover Ovi and limit the zone entry: No PP goal.

Also, no anger here. Just having a laugh that Blaine used a timeout to map what everyone knew he was going to do. Sure you can have the best players whatever, but if it’s predictable, you can defend it.

Ciao!