ECF Game 1: Washington Capitals @ Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 PM ET | CBC, SN, TVAS, NBCSN

[Dibbs31]

Austrian?

Born in Austria but grew up in Sweden. Plays for the Swedish national team

 

[The Gongshow]

But i thought tampa was gonna sweep and completely destroy the caps

Who has been saying this?! Its all the fans of the teams that got beat and are salty making claims. Tampa fans know its not a walk in the park to get the cup. Y'all are delusional

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Well I certainly did not see this coming.

Tampa looks bad, not even close to what they looked like in their last couple games.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Kuzy speaks with Bura in russian all the time.

No I mean he was born in Austria I believe

 

[Firsov99]

How is he defensively?

Ok, actually. But he was VERY bad just a year ago. So, he has improved his defensive game quite a bit. He has always had the offensive upside, but now he is closer to being a complete defenseman.

 

[Bladerunner]

Its game 1. Relax.

That's exactly what the Bolts are doing in this game.

Relaxing

 

[Sam Spade]

Tampa Bay is likely suffering from the long layoff. Washington is in game shape.

Overall, I'd say Washington has a good chance of winning this series, especially now that they are likely to win game 1.

Tampa last played Sunday, Caps last played Monday.

 

[StupidGenius]

Tampa got a fifth shot. Washington goal incoming.

 

[Brian23]

not sure if PP is better without Backstrom or Tampa not doing their job

They didn't sit down on Ovechkin. It's the only real way to shut the power play down because they just dunno what to do if they have to play essentially 4 v 3 without Ovechkin.

 

[Varan]

stralman shoot the damn puck lol

 

[BobbyCarpenter]

Wasn't this supposed to be a TB sweep?

 

[Kamina]

either Tampa needs to be more disciplined / Tampa PK has to be better or both

if not Caps cruise to the final

 

[DownIsTheNewUp]

This Tampa team has a mental inability to take a shot when they get a Grade A chance.

 

[MattySnipes]

Its only one game. No big deal.

That's the beauty about the playoffs

 

[SkinsFan09]

If I'm Trotz, no way in HELL do I break up Vrana-Eller-Oshie for the remainder of the series. It'd be irresponsible to do so.

 

[Kcoyote3]

Seriously though, why did Tampa give so much room to Ovi on that PP?

 

[Hank Plank]

Too bad Steven Stamkos is not playing he could make a difference.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Born in Austria but grew up in Sweden. Plays for the Swedish national team

Thought so

 

[Duke33]

Tampa got smoked by Boston in game 1

Washington isn't Boston. The Caps since going 0-2 down to Columbus have won 8 of 10 and have looked very good. Oh and they also took out the two time champions.

 

[Plural]

Tampa looks nothing like I thought they would. Caps dominating.

 

[Breakers]

Tampa is playing the softest hockey I have ever seen in the conference finals.

 

[heynowbababooey]

#tampain4

No no #tampaletsin4

 

[PenguinSpeed]

-So much for Tampa sweeping and beating up the Caps. Washington has as many goals as Tampa has shots on net. Total domination by Washington. Washingon takes home ice and leads 1-0 in the series.

 

[Michel Beauchamp]

This series is over. Combination of Tampa not showing up and the refs killing them.

NHL clearly wants Ovi to get his Cup. Every commercial features a Cap player, iPhone with the "Red 8" phone.

This has a bad smell to it.

Look what I just found !

A conspiracy theorist.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

But i thought tampa was gonna sweep and completely destroy the caps

You should have more faith in your team