Series Discussion: Eastern Conference Finals: Caps vs. TBL

[HunterSThompson]

Lol, don't oversell it. It's not like he blazed up ice and beat everyone to the play. Watch it again. He moves at his typical not-so-fast pace, which is fine. Trailing the play is what landed him in position -- it's the same way a guy like Oshie would have played it (only they would have been more aware of defending Oshie).

All the credit in the world to DSP for a great effort goal, but he didn't win any races up ice. He wasn't even really moving with a lot of urgency in case the play came back his way. Everyone was expecting either the icing call or for Tampa to move it back out, which is why everyone kind of meandered in that direction. Stephenson and Beagle defied those expectations, DSP moved back into position, and it all worked out. Great effort from all (Capitals) involved.

I'm not saying he blazed faster than Point or Kucherov. I am saying he beat the three forwards to the net front, which is exactly what he did. They absolutely assumed Tampa would move it in transition if the icing was negated.

Its tough for me to blame them too much as they were down a goal and looking for transition play is pretty reasonable, but he still beat them to the spot whether that is due to speed or recognition of the turnover. He won.

 

[Calicaps]

I'm not saying he blazed faster than Point or Kucherov. I am saying he beat the three forwards to the net front, which is exactly what he did. They absolutely assumed Tampa would move it in transition if the icing was negated.

Its tough for me to blame them too much as they were down a goal and looking for transition play is pretty reasonable, but he still beat them to the spot whether that is due to speed or recognition of the turnover. He won.

And I would add that while Tampa may have been looking for the icing or the transition play, you have to read the play, and they didn't. DSP did, and he went to the net with his stick on the ice.

 

[TheKingPin]

Flyers fan here that likes Tampa. I don’t know why, but I want you guys to steam roll the bolts and then win the cup. I caught the end of last nights game and you guys should have won it. Even the bolts knew it. Good luck cap fans. Get it done!

Keep it going. I would think it’s going to come down to goaltending and who scored first. Good luck!

 

[smd333]

I can only imaging how much whining there would be from Pens fans after the physical game last night. I appreciate the Tampa fans for that.

 

[troyerlaw]

Can we all agree that AlexBrovechkin8 opening the GDT tomorrow is a good idea, and that we should try to make that a reality? ABro, can you please do so at the crack of dawn so you don't get beat to it? LOL. Just seems like we have good juju with that routine, and let's dance with the one what brought us.

 

[third man in]

I can only imaging how much whining there would be from Pens fans after the physical game last night. I appreciate the Tampa fans for that.

Hell I saw whining from Pens fans about the hitting and they weren't even playing. If it was against them they would've been in tears.

 

[HunterSThompson]

Can we all agree that AlexBrovechkin8 opening the GDT tomorrow is a good idea, and that we should try to make that a reality? ABro, can you please do so at the crack of dawn so you don't get beat to it? LOL. Just seems like we have good juju with that routine, and let's dance with the one what brought us.

I am sure @calicapsfan would be happy to lock and delete all imposters.

 

[g00n]

Ottawa 0-6
Winnipeg/Phoenix 0-5
Buffalo 1-6

Also Oakland is 0-1 but I didn't count them.

This is true but the Caps have almost as many G7s as all those teams combined, with a 4-11 record.

I wish I hadn't looked that up. Forget I said anything

 

[JungleBeat]

Put $400 down on a Caps Win.

 

[Sam Spade]

Can we all agree that AlexBrovechkin8 opening the GDT tomorrow is a good idea, and that we should try to make that a reality? ABro, can you please do so at the crack of dawn so you don't get beat to it? LOL. Just seems like we have good juju with that routine, and let's dance with the one what brought us.

Dude needs to set an alarm for 12:01am.

I switched shifts with someone so I am working at 0200 Wed instead of 2200 Wed night. Luckily co-worker understands why.

p.s. I just took some time to look up Bro's GDT starter record and it really is pretty damn good. I'm not too superstitious anymore when it comes to the Caps but "what the hell" I say!

 

[troyerlaw]

Whatever happens tomorrow will happen. If it goes our way, total jubilation and mayhem.

On the other hand, today seems like good moment to pause and be thankful. It's May freaking 22nd, and our team hasn't been knocked out yet. I would have bet A LOT of money against that happening this year.

 

[Portable Mink]

happy for brovechkin to start the thread... even if we played out best game of the playoffs in mine

go mate!

 

[Sam Spade]

happy for brovechkin to start the thread... even if we played out best game of the playoffs in mine

go mate!

You did a great job but both game sixes man, both of them.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Bold strategy, Cotton.

 

[troyerlaw]

happy for brovechkin to start the thread... even if we played out best game of the playoffs in mine

go mate!

You played the Nathan Walker role. Heroic game-6 substitute service.

 

[RandyHolt]

You played the Nathan Walker role. Heroic game-6 substitute service.

LOL

A post of the day candidate. Right behind that Caps hit comp from last night.

 

[BallardEra]

I remember the Leafs always owning the Sens in the playoffs. No doubt a few of those Game 7 losses came against them for sure.

 

[kicksavedave]

Ottawa 0-6
Winnipeg/Phoenix 0-5
Buffalo 1-6

Also Oakland is 0-1 but I didn't count them.

Why the hate for the Golden Seals and their white skates?

 

[Calicaps]

I am sure @calicapsfan would be happy to lock and delete all imposters.

I don't usually get to a screen until close to noon eastern, but I'll do my best. Also forum bans all around for upstarts! (jk)

 

[Lindemann]

Guise, I’m already nervous as hell

I’m gonna be a wreck tomorrow

 

[CapsDC]

Guise, I’m already nervous as hell

I’m gonna be a wreck tomorrow

This playoff run has totally destroyed my productivity at work during the week, especially game days

 

[maacoshark]

Why the hate for the Golden Seals and their white skates?

I have a cousin that played for the Golden Seals. Have to admit I hated those skates. The jerseys were nothing to write home about either.

 

[Calicaps]

I'm so freaking nervous. Can we just time warp to next week so I can know what happened and have recovered already?

 

[OviTaughtMe]

I’m calm

I’m at peace with whatever happens. I think we’ve acquitted ourselves quite well

Still, nobody remembers who lost

Win this shit

 

[Portable Mink]

I have a meeting at work 10am tomorrow till 12.
basically the first 2 periods.

I might have to go full media blackout till I get home. BUT THEN I MISS YOU GUYS.