Post-Game Talk: Champs vs Ex Champs 7pm (Caps v Penguins)

[maacoshark]

I saw a Caps team that looked ready to play and geared to go. I saw a team play a game that wins st least 75% of the time. I saw what I was hoping to see.

I was concerned we’d see a knot in the throat game that saw us down 3-0 early on the way to a 6-2 drubbing. You remember those games — against this team — when it mattered?

We all see what we want to see. Mostly. But that worked.

Now as I said, gotta let this go (plus 3 little kids bed time— more important issues at hand ATM)

Which team wins 75% of the time?

 

[Ridley Simon]

Which team wins 75% of the time?

I’m sure it will be the opposite of what you will say. We’ve established that we don’t see the game in much the same way.

But to answer you— the goood Guys.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Caps vs. Pens games should have their own dvd highlight set!

 

[artilector]

The loss is unpleasant, but I think overall the game was quite encouraging as far as the Caps' playoff odds against the Pens. When the Caps lock in, they really look in control -- and their focus should only get sharper from here on out.

 

[Capsman]

I love a good rivalry...Lets keep the hate for those Boston muppets.

Love that our division has the last 3 cups.

Just so you know, I’m taking extreme pleasure in the way Brown screwed Pittsburgh.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

I’m more worried that Pittsburgh’s Kurt Angle is retiring from WWE...

 

[maacoshark]

I’m sure it will be the opposite of what you will say. We’ve established that we don’t see the game in much the same way.

But to answer you— the goood Guys.

Apparently you arent good at math. If we won 75% of our games we would be on pace for 123 points. We are a bit short of that.

 

[Sam Spade]

 

[AussieCapsFan]

This is how Pens/Caps games go. It is what it is.

Thankfully there are a few sensible comments in here tonight and this was one of them.
This game was standard Caps / Pen fare.
Literally every time we play them it's a coin toss as to who is going to win.
I remember watching in previous years and before the game had even started I was pissed off because
I knew the Caps were going to lose. I would be sitting there holding the TV remote because I would have to switch off so I didn't put my foot through the screen.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Apparently you arent good at math. If we won 75% of our games we would be on pace for 123 points. We are a bit short of that.

Apparently you can’t comprehend what people are writing all that well. I said a team that wins — meaning that specific type of game — 3 outta 4 times. Caps would’ve won playing that way vs the Pens.

I’m well aware of the Caps current record, thanks.

 

[Sam Spade]

Sums it up nicely.

 

[txpd]

I saw a Caps team that looked ready to play and geared to go. I saw a team play a game that wins st least 75% of the time. I saw what I was hoping to see.

I was concerned we’d see a knot in the throat game that saw us down 3-0 early on the way to a 6-2 drubbing. You remember those games — against this team — when it mattered?

We all see what we want to see. Mostly. But that worked.

Now as I said, gotta let this go (plus 3 little kids bed time— more important issues at hand ATM)

I think this group is over the whole knot in the throat game thing

 

[905PENS]

Just so you know, I’m taking extreme pleasure in the way Brown screwed Pittsburgh.

I'm.a packers fan. Kinda .. But a bigger fan of my home grown CFL..Nfl is kind of boring and too much drama

 

[Gurglesons]

Congrats to Ovie. It’s been a treat watching these two go against each other throughout their career.

LA and Chicago got nothing on us.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I think this group is over the whole knot in the throat game thing

We will see.

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

Nobody likes a Pens win, but the Caps clearly outplayed them. No worries. Wish we could solve the Kuzy puzzle.

 

[Melkor]

I hope it's not the game when Malkin gets his 1000th point.

Aight thanks.

 

[troyerlaw]

I said a team that wins — meaning that specific type of game — 3 outta 4 times. Caps would’ve won playing that way vs the Pens.

And yet Pens have beaten us 3 out of 4 times this year. Which blows. But hopefully tables turn in playoffs

 

[Calicaps]

And yet Pens have beaten us 3 out of 4 times this year. Which blows. But hopefully tables turn in playoffs

IIRC Caps dominated the regular seasons against the Pens during the President's Trophy years. And we know how that translated to the playoffs...

 

[HTFN]

Apparently you arent good at math. If we won 75% of our games we would be on pace for 123 points. We are a bit short of that.

You just can't stop yourself, even when you (probably) know you're coming in half cocked. Starting to see why stats elude you... well, "starting to", but I still have some patience left. If the Capitals play that game 100% of the time, they should win 75% of the time. There's probably some catchy older truism for that kind of thing, if need be.

and to think if I ignored you I would be able to watch you come in hot and trip on your own shoelaces all the time. What a boring world that'd be.

 

[ovikovy817]

After reading this thread it seems like it was that kind of game I hate to lose. When you dominate but you get nothing at the end.
At least Ovi got his milestone. Now, need only 4G in 12 games. 1 goal every 3 games. You can do it Ovi

 

[Melkor]

Rewatched the highlights...I mean 92 is flatout pathetic. How in the f*** he was allowed on the ice 6 on 5 after such a poor game is beyond my mind. Completely non-existent offensively, his line was awful all night long. I'd say he's the main reason why Ovechkins and Wilsons stats are so stagnant last couple of weeks. Backstrom's line owned the opposition pretty much for all 60 minutes. I mean Backstroms had his bad period when he was nowhere to be found on the ice this season but he bounced back. Kuznetsov on the other hand just having a bad season. Don't point on stats, I don't care what they say, he's the worst player on this team recently. Period. And who he was talking to after Guentzel's goal? Its 100% "his" goal.

 

[philip]

For me, Kuznetsov was pretty much the biggest reason for our Cup win. He needs to get it together and quickly.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

As much as it sucks to lose like this to the pens... This type of loss can help remind the team that even if they dominate the play all game they can fell asleep for 2 min and lose the game.

Full 60 min , no shifts off boys

 

[John Price]

• It was a funky night in Pittsburgh for sure. I mean, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin shared a hug after the game. (NBC Sports Washington)