Post-Game Talk: Connor McBowl 9:07 pm

[Corby78]

Deep thoughts:

• The Houston Oilers haven't scored a touchdown in 2 games (they might be due). Has Neal's toxic personality already destroyed their locker room? Do you think he threatens team mates with wedgies?
• Both teams have similar records, but the Oilers have had an easier schedule. Will the Caps play down to a team with a better record?
• If sleepyCaps show up tonight, it could get ugly very early. Will it wreck whatever confidence Holtby has built the past 2 games?
• If I start drinking now, will I be awake for the game? And if I'm awake for the game, will I know what hockey is?

Real question, will the football game already be lost by the time the puck drops?

 

[StrikingDistance]

Real question, will the football game already be lost by the time the puck drops?

Crap...is there a foolsball game tonight? If the Skins are playing and the owner is still the owner, there is a 100% chance of losing in the forecast.

 

[traparatus]

Which Caps we see today? Sleepy start or soft finish?

after 11 games of frustfration i rub my eyes when checking that we are actually 7-2-2

McDavid vs Carlson, battle for the Norris.

Is it really too much to ask that Caps play great early in every game and play awesome late and play excellent in the middle, never-ever lose or allow goals against no matter the opponent? Right?!

Me? All I ask is to dance on the graves of my enemies.

 

[tycoonheart]

How has Chaisson been this year so far?

 

[txpd]

Which Caps we see today? Sleepy start or soft finish?

after 11 games of frustfration i rub my eyes when checking that we are actually 7-2-2.

The Caps are playing a much more active aggressive system than years past. Its too easy to be off a bit at the beginning doing that and its typical for them to gas themselves with the increased level of energy burn. In general its been working. IIRC the 4 games they lost in reg or after, 3 of them were blown wins. Only the Colorado game was a straight up loss. 10-1 is too much to expect

 

[tycoonheart]

Real question, will the football game already be lost by the time the puck drops?

Hope Kirk lights us up. I have him in my main fantasy league.

 

[EYEuhFRAYtee]

Real question, will the football game already be lost by the time the puck drops?

It's 7pm and that football game is already lost. Lucky for us the Caps play tonight so we don't have to watch that garbage.

 

[Sam Spade]

My two favourite teams. Gonna be cheering for the Oilers in this one (we need it more), but good luck!

Hey, my favorite two teams as well!! I however will be cheering for the Caps.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Dropping in to say Go Caps Go!
It's going to be one hell of a game, but I will be cheering for you guys all the way.
I really like the Caps community on this board. You guys are very positive and polite.

 

[maacoshark]

So Holtby again. Hmm interesting.

They are obviously saving Samsonov for Canucks which on paper looks like an easier match up.

 

[maacoshark]

Not saying I want Sammy to be the #1, but I do want him to get a decent amount of backup time. Needs to get some starts from time to time.

He will start against the Canucks.

 

[Portable Mink]

McDavid and Goliath.

Go Goliath.

6-2 Caps
Ovi hats

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Kuznetsov seems to bring his best when his line is matched up against McDavid's, wish we'd get some of that tonight.

 

[895]

Didn't even know Sam Gagner was still in the league.

I remember really wanting him over Alzner in 2007.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

That's right Chandler shoot the puck right into his chest.

 

[maacoshark]

That's right Chandler shoot the puck right into his chest.

You do realize that the guy is 6 foot 7

 

[Calicaps]

There's Kuzy's requisite penalty.

 

[HSHS]

So glad oilers signed Forsythe from our coaching staff

 

[maacoshark]

There's Kuzy's requisite penalty.

That penalty happened because the linesman blocked the puck and it deflected right to McDavid. It would have been icing if he got out of the way.

 

[maacoshark]

That's right Chandler shoot the puck right into his chest.

Oh BTW Ovie just shot right into his chest too.

 

[HSHS]

You do realize that the guy is 6 foot 7

It should have been low right pad for rebound. But we’re not that smart especially him.

 

[Calicaps]

Carlson with the ill-conceived pinch vs. McJesus. No harm done, but a pretty uncharacteristic error by 74 there.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Holtby maybe needs more work in training camp and pre season. Not that he will have another with us

 

[HSHS]

Carlson with the ill-conceived pinch vs. McJesus. No harm done, but a pretty uncharacteristic error by 74 there.

Works on 99% of players not named in the GDT... and it was good cause the forward was back for a 2 on 2. System worked

 

[maacoshark]

It should have been low right pad for rebound. But we’re not that smart especially him.

Did you not see that Ovie shot at his chest too? I don't know much about this goalie but most big goalies are tough to beat low.