ECQF: (1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC1) Columbus Blue Jackets | Caps Lead Series 3-2

[Hivemind]

Caps in 5 then we lose to the pens in 6.

Both of those should be 7s

 

[Hank Plank]

Caps in 5 they are rolling, Jackets are pretenders.

 

[Theo Von]

Caps in 5 they are rolling, Jackets are pretenders.

Lmao, dude you have no idea.
CBJ have been rolling too. Coming into tonight, we had 1 regulation loss in the past 16 games. 13-1-2 in that span. Get a grip, educate yourself.

 

[Hank Plank]

Lmao, dude you have no idea.
CBJ have been rolling too. Coming into tonight, we had 1 regulation loss in the past 16 games. 13-1-2 in that span. Get a grip, educate yourself.

Rolling Caps are better than rolling Jackets IMO. We'll see. Oh and get a grip other people have different opinions, dude.

 

[Theo Von]

Rolling Caps are better than rolling Jackets IMO. We'll see. Oh and get a grip other people have different opinions, dude.

But it’s the fact that you didn’t credit the Jackets as “rolling” in your OP... as if they’re limping into the playoffs like last season. Fact check: they’re not.

 

[M2Beezy]

Looking fwd to this series two very very interesting teams. Caps in 6

 

[Hank Plank]

But it’s the fact that you didn’t credit the Jackets as “rolling” in your OP... as if they’re limping into the playoffs like last season. Fact check: they’re not.

You've jumped to conclusions, maybe you're insecure about the Jackets chances.

 

[Theo Von]

You've jumped to conclusions, maybe you're insecure about the Jackets chances.

Not at all, infact I’m filled with joy that we’re not playing the Pens in the first round.

Have a good night, friend.

 

[Foppberg]

This is one series where I feel like an upset is most likely. Jackets in 6.

 

[EroCaps]

The Caps are flying under the radar. They lost the last two seasons to the Cup Champions---in Game 7 and Game 6 OT.

Caps in 5.

 

[Hank Plank]

Not at all, infact I’m filled with joy that we’re not playing the Pens in the first round.

Have a good night, friend.

You too. BTW I'd rather see the Jackets win.

 

[lakai17]

Caps should do it in 6 unless Bob puts on a Hasek clinic, which is possible.

 

[Khomutov]

Jackets win in 7.

 

[ColePens]

There are just so many unknowns in this series. Columbus has never played Washington in the postseason. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. CBJ better stay out of the box. That is for damn sure. But soooo many questions:

- What Bob will show up?
- Will the Caps start Holtby? I wouldn't.
- Will the Jackets stay hot?
- Will the lack of expectations propel Washington to play care free and make a run?

I am really intrigued by this series. I could not make a prediction on this if I tried. It would be a weak guess at best.

 

[Hank Plank]

I'm mostly intrigued by Ovechkin this is the best hockey I've seen him play, can he bring it into the post season?

 

[Brian23]

Panarin. Fantastic player. Over a PPG (82 points) with really nothing to work with. Next Closest forward was at 48 points.

And mostly all of his points were at EV strength. (61)

He's still not the best player. Ovechkin is above him and I think both Backstrom and Kuznetsov are arguables.

 

[SladeWilson23]

Columbus in 7. I think they're playing too well, and I worry about Washington's low number of shots.

 

[ovikovy817]

Well, the 2 hottest team in the NHL will face each other in Round 1.

During yesterday's game (WSH/NJD) the Caps feed showed a graph.

CBJ 13-1-2
WSH 11-3-0
WPG 10-1-0
NJD 10-2-1
ANA 8-1-1

It's without games 82

So you can add a W for the Caps and an L for the CBJ. Still 2 hottest

 

[Bizz]

Can't wait for Ovie to get Tortellini's panties in a bunch again.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I don't care who wins the series. I'll be happy if Wilson and Dubinsky crash into each other and spontaneously combust.

 

[Mathew Barzal]

Probably the series I care the least about tbh. Caps in 6.

 

[Theo Von]

There are just so many unknowns in this series. Columbus has never played Washington in the postseason. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. CBJ better stay out of the box. That is for damn sure. But soooo many questions:

- What Bob will show up?
- Will the Caps start Holtby? I wouldn't.
- Will the Jackets stay hot?
- Will the lack of expectations propel Washington to play care free and make a run?

I am really intrigued by this series. I could not make a prediction on this if I tried. It would be a weak guess at best.

Love this post. Hit the nail right on the head.

 

[Turin]

I'm mostly intrigued by Ovechkin this is the best hockey I've seen him play, can he bring it into the post season?

What?

 

[Turin]

This is my favourite neutral matchup, I honestly have no idea who I’d pick.. Columbus in 7

 

[Bananas]

This is one series where I feel like an upset is most likely. Jackets in 6.

It’s never an upset when the Caps lose in the first or second round, regardless of what the records indicate. In fact at this point it appears to be a heavenly ultimatum...

The only real question is have the Hockey Gods ordained this to be a first or second round exit season for the Caps. Those are the two choices.