Post-Game Talk: Game 4: The Todd ReirDONE Capitals VS Ex Coach Who Won The Breakup & His NY Islanders

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Where can people actually play these days?

Fairfax Ice Arena. New season starts soon too.

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

I can't believe they sucked me back in.

 

[twabby]

Can’t say enough good things about Ovechkin. He’s lost a step and can’t dominate games like he used to but he has carried this team for his entire career and this series is no different. 4 goals in 4 games will do just fine.

Jensen once again showed why he’s a really good shutdown defenseman. Rarely makes a mistake in his own zone and has been more active in breakouts as time has gone on. He makes a lot of really subtle moves in the D zone that neutralizes forechecks. Kind of puzzling that he was on the third pairing to start the series after his strong end to the regular season.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Can’t say enough good things about Ovechkin. He’s lost a step and can’t dominate games like he used to but he has carried this team for his entire career and this series is no different. 4 goals in 4 games will do just fine.

Jensen once again showed why he’s a really good shutdown defenseman. Rarely makes a mistake in his own zone and has been more active in breakouts as time has gone on. He makes a lot of really subtle moves in the D zone that neutralizes forechecks. Kind of puzzling that he was on the third pairing to start the series after his strong end to the regular season.

He is amazing. He continues to find new ways to be effective.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Can’t say enough good things about Ovechkin. He’s lost a step and can’t dominate games like he used to but he has carried this team for his entire career and this series is no different. 4 goals in 4 games will do just fine.

Jensen once again showed why he’s a really good shutdown defenseman. Rarely makes a mistake in his own zone and has been more active in breakouts as time has gone on. He makes a lot of really subtle moves in the D zone that neutralizes forechecks. Kind of puzzling that he was on the third pairing to start the series after his strong end to the regular season.

Is it Surprising? TR has used every possible D pairing this series hoping something works

 

[artilector]

Nice win. IMO, it shows that it's basically all on the players. When they skate hard, they look fine. When they don't skate, no scheme can save them.

 

[txpd]

Can’t say enough good things about Ovechkin. He’s lost a step and can’t dominate games like he used to but he has carried this team for his entire career and this series is no different. 4 goals in 4 games will do just fine.

Jensen once again showed why he’s a really good shutdown defenseman. Rarely makes a mistake in his own zone and has been more active in breakouts as time has gone on. He makes a lot of really subtle moves in the D zone that neutralizes forechecks. Kind of puzzling that he was on the third pairing to start the series after his strong end to the regular season.

Jensen was on the 3rd because Kempny was with Carlson. Plain and simple. I have not been able to watch these games so far. Is Kempny scratched or injured?

Meanwhile, Orlov gets back on the left side. How was that compared to the right? Koken post game singled that out.

 

[Brian23]

where are half the posters from game 3?

In bed now. I figured they'd find a way to win this one pregame, then lose the next one.

I think the Isles pulled a full Trotz turtle in the first, and then throughout the second weren't able to get back on the gas. It got us going and then I think we finally played with desperation. I also liked the offensive change they did with the circling (similar to how they operate at 3 on 3). Will be interested to see if it continues in game 5 or if it was just luck.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Portable Mink]

I give the 1st star to 8

so did I. 3 stars better the. 1!

 

[EroCaps]

Too little too late.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Jensen was on the 3rd because Kempny was with Carlson. Plain and simple. I have not been able to watch these games so far. Is Kempny scratched or injured?

Meanwhile, Orlov gets back on the left side. How was that compared to the right? Koken post game singled that out.

Kempny appears to be a scratch.

 

[Calicaps]

I’m totally ok with the team just pulling a mutiny on Reirden and coaching themselves here on out. That first period is enough to confirm without a doubt that he has no influence on anybody

Or it showed that the problem all along has been execution and effort. I honestly am not sure.

 

[Bananas]

A boy can dream...

 

[Calicaps]

Too little too late.

As usual...

 

[JMUcapsfan07]

Or it showed that the problem all along has been execution and effort. I honestly am not sure.

Ovechkin commenting in postgame that the key was deciding to play "more simple" sure sounded like they were abandoning any of the strategy they'd been trying for the first 3+ games. Maybe it was just a cliche response but I'm not sure why the effort would have suddenly kicked in at that particular point.

 

[Calicaps]

Ovechkin commenting in postgame that the key was deciding to play "more simple" sure sounded like they were abandoning any of the strategy they'd been trying for the first 3+ games. Maybe it was just a cliche response but I'm not sure why the effort would have suddenly kicked in at that particular point.

Actual desperation maybe...

Interesting comment tho. Didn't see the pressers. Will have to watch 'em later.

 

[mad4comp]

Ovechkin commenting in postgame that the key was deciding to play "more simple" sure sounded like they were abandoning any of the strategy they'd been trying for the first 3+ games. Maybe it was just a cliche response but I'm not sure why the effort would have suddenly kicked in at that particular point.

Kuzy said something similar. Looks like they abandoned whatever shit system Reirden was forcing and just played to their strengths.

 

[ViD]

How has Orlov been ? Is it fair to say he’s reaching a top def pair level ?

 

[itsjustsurvival]

How has Orlov been ? Is it fair to say he’s reaching a top def pair level ?

He has been very good.

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

How has Orlov been ? Is it fair to say he’s reaching a top def pair level ?

I'd personally say he'd be a number one defender on most teams in the league. He is just getting better and better every year it's incredible.

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

Too little too late.

Life of a Caps fan............

(2018 excepted)

 

[Silky mitts]

Seeing Kuzy enter the zone fearlessly between the circles like it was 2018 had me like

 

[kicksavedave]

Krzysztof Oliwa Endorsed

Gottta love an Ivan Putsky gif after a Caps win! KSD endorsed!

 

[kicksavedave]

So for those keeping track, Todd Rierden is now undefeated in his last ONE playoff games.