Post-Game Talk: Fri. Oct. 4th, 2019: The Battle of the Russian goalies

[Corby78]

Another two points on the road in a home opener, vs a solid team. I’m happy

 

[TRASHCAT]

Here lie the Islanders: They never scored

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Going up 2-0 on the road with a brutal schedule start is awesome!

 

[Calicaps]

That last Clutterbuck rush was just stupid.

Nice win. Great D.

Isles' best line is their 4th. Can't go far like that.

 

[Corby78]

Here lie the Islanders: They never scored

Best islander scoring chances came from Gudas and Stephenson

 

[TheFountainhead]

Our Russian goalie’s better.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

I’ve compared him to both

Just reviewed that post. That will indeed be a nice haul if they do pan out to those expectations.

 

[peterthegreat12]

Correct, we do not have a player named Bruno on the third line. Although I guess you could say all the lines are no bruno...

Auto correct on the phone.

 

[Sam Spade]

Third periods have been really nice to start. Three goals in six periods is also pretty nice. You can not say anything bad about the defense when that is the number of goals allowed.

Third line completely dominating possession:

Washington Capitals @ New York Islanders, 2019-10-04

 

[HSHS]

Wait until Eller is back in his usual spot and I think you will.

Yeah he killed so many ozone chances. Seigs and Carlson did an awesome job with their pressure and the 2nd line jumps on it goes to Eller for the play Yo die. I like him... but not a great 3rd period.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Sammy looks legit.

Team D in the 3rd was next level.

I’m drunk.

Fri-yay.

 

[Sam Spade]

Yeah he killed so many ozone chances. Seigs and Carlson did an awesome job with their pressure and the 2nd line jumps on it goes to Eller for the play Yo die. I like him... but not a great 3rd period.

Say what you want about Eller but if there is a big faceoff he wins it. 7-2 tonight and I don't think he lost a single one in the third period.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

It's only two games but the aggressiveness, cohesiveness, and structure they're playing with is really encouraging.

 

[HSHS]

Say what you want about Eller but if there is a big faceoff he wins it. 7-2 tonight and I don't think he lost a single one in the third period.

Oh I don’t hate on him. He won the FO in our zone at end. He got another transition assist. But it doesn’t take away from his limitations. I love that we have a filler like him for 2c. But he was a net negative for most of 3rd. Just commentary.

 

[HSHS]

It's only two games but the aggressiveness, cohesiveness, and structure they're playing with is really encouraging.

For so many new linemates/partners, playing on road, vs two playoff teams, with a new system..... very impressed. Very.

 

[Sam Spade]

Sucks that they have to play back to back to potentially kill their momentum.

 

[tenken00]

Sucks that they have to play back to back to potentially kill their momentum.

But they'll have fans behind them for once at least

 

[Sam Spade]

Big Willy got him.

 

[HSHS]

Get that kid a real caps shirt vs a development camp one!

 

[txpd]

I like our team.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Caps win! Caps win!

Nice to see another grind it out win.

Congrats to Sammy on his first NHL win. Hope he gets another 300+ here.

 

[Silky mitts]

Just reviewed that post. That will indeed be a nice haul if they do pan out to those expectations.

I had to dial it back to 2nd team all nhl Iafrate because @francaisvolantsparis had the HOF lane

 

[Sam Spade]

I like our team.

I know I can't go to sleep until I see this post after a game.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Sucks that they have to play back to back to potentially kill their momentum.

On the bright side, tomorrow's game will be the last game that Kuz has to sit out for.
If they can go 3-0 without him and he comes back like a house on fire...

 

[Sam Spade]

How to cool to have the rookie give the helmet to the rookie.