GDT: Game 51 | WSH @ CBJ | 1/31 7:00 PM

[Vapaatunnus]

Johnny should have scored from thay

 

[EDM]

Every line is better without Foudy.

 

[ThirdPeriodTurtle]

Johnny should have scored from thay

I'll play the other side this time (Bemström says hi, I know @Cowumbus ): It was a rolling/bouncing/flying puck, not sure if the defenders got a piece of it before it left Laine's stick but that's a pretty hard puck to hit...

 

[VT]

Laine and Marchenko on the 4-on-4 intrigues me. Didn't see any chemistry yet but they could develop into some kind of a forechecking line...

1-3 Washington TvR just waiting near the post...

In order to have chemistry, they would have to hold the puck and not play mostly without it. But I like Laine better with Chinakhov.

Baby line, the 4th line and Laine are playing today. I hope someone joins them in the 3rd period, or at least that one of them doesn't get knocked out. Btw, Johnny has been playing horrible already, not for the first game.

 

[Vapaatunnus]

Now Patty should have scored

 

[ThirdPeriodTurtle]

Korpi denies opportunistic Ovi, you love to see it.

3-3 Johnny! Nice top shelf. Great lob pass by Bayreuther (I feel like he's done these before too, he's got some vision).

 

[VABUCK]

Johnny Hockey!!!

 

[Vapaatunnus]

Johnny!!

 

[MoeBartoli]

Here’s Johnny!

 

[Halfboard]

Johnny Car Wash

 

[VABUCK]

Alright, it's time to pull Korpi to ensure the tank.

 

[ThirdPeriodTurtle]

Marchenko almost puts home another goal after Silly's shot bounces on the goal line, but the Caps clear it away.

First line dominating the last minute of play. You love to see it?

Onto OT we go. Not loving the point but this has been one of our more consistent games, and we had the better third period. Feels a bit too much like the team is poised to go on a run soon. Maybe the break will take some wind out... Ok enough tank thinking, I'll enjoy the home win if it comes to that.

 

[Cowumbus]

Johnson makes a great play, but please tell him he doesn’t need to block shots

Well that was fun

 

[ThirdPeriodTurtle]

3-4 Kuznetsov takes it home for the Capitals, a wrister under the arm of Korpi, Laine probably took the wrong man and left Kuznetsov with too much time.

 

[VABUCK]

Two defenders on one guy, unfortunately that one doesn't have the puck!















Tank you!

 

[KJ Dangler]

Thank you tank gods

 

[VT]

Laine's mistake.
Pity the all 1th line started to play in last minutes.

 

[MoeBartoli]

It wasn’t a great shot - Korpi should have stopped it but let it leak under his armpit

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Still in last!

 

[MAHJ71]

dodged that extra point, that’s the real W

won’t complain about an entertaining game

 

[majormajor]

Marchenko almost puts home another goal after Silly's shot bounces on the goal line, but the Caps clear it away.

First line dominating the last minute of play. You love to see it?

Onto OT we go. Not loving the point but this has been one of our more consistent games, and we had the better third period. Feels a bit too much like the team is poised to go on a run soon. Maybe the break will take some wind out... Ok enough tank thinking, I'll enjoy the home win if it comes to that.

The team looked good at times. I hope they don't go on a run but I also hope they don't look "five years away" like they have for much of this year, so I am happy with this game. Marchenko especially keeps exceeding my expectations.

 

[Forepar]

The team looked good at times. I hope they don't go on a run but I also hope they don't look "five years away" like they have for much of this year, so I am happy with this game. Marchenko especially keeps exceeding my expectations.

Was at game last night, so no benefit or replays as to what I saw. A few observations.

Agree with several recent posts thatJohnny Hockey not on his A game, but he’s not playing as poorly as some comment. Too many turnovers but the effort is there and the elite skill is obvious. And a nice goal to tie it in the 3rd. Someday he will have linemates that accentuate his game.

Not sure what I see with Laine. Not shooting the puck much last night, not really looking for the puck.. He wasn’t horrible but he wasn’t great either - and clearly his mistake on coverage on OT Cap goal. His value is as a goal scorer or as a threat to score to draw focus away from others - didn’t see much of either last night.

Kid line was solid all night. You can see Sillinger thinking the game a bit too much, whereas KJ and Marchenko appear to just play. I think that overthinking exacerbates Sillinger’s less-than-stellar skating. But thought I saw baby steps of improvement. As for Marchenko, even though he didn’t score or have his A game is still really impressive physically and with compete level. KJ showed great vision and stick handling at times - the thing that I saw most “live” is that he will benefit big time from an offseason of strength training. When his space is taken away, he struggles to maintain the puck and drive play. Just a few more times of getting through a check will cause 4-6 more scoring chances for his line.

Korpi solid.

Not much else stood out one way or the other. Maybe that’s a step forward all by itself!

 

[KJ Dangler]

The team looked good at times. I hope they don't go on a run but I also hope they don't look "five years away" like they have for much of this year, so I am happy with this game. Marchenko especially keeps exceeding my expectations.

They have been playing much better for a while now , thinking back, right around the time Marchenko was called up. Peeke and Boquist seem to have really settled in, and when you think about it , have had tough matchups with all the injuries … Jarmo this past weekend again talked about sending the young guys down to Cleveland , for a playoff push … so we may see Marchenko, Kj, Sillinger , sent down soon . I think Larsen most likely is returning next season , and honestly with nearly half his roster out at times , he’s probably earned that right , even sitting in last place currently . I think we see a new goalie coach brought in, as well as a respected defensive coach to take over coaching the defenseman in the offseason

 

[VT]

Was at game last night, so no benefit or replays as to what I saw. A few observations.


Not sure what I see with Laine. Not shooting the puck much last night, not really looking for the puck.. He wasn’t horrible but he wasn’t great either - and clearly his mistake on coverage on OT Cap goal. His value is as a goal scorer or as a threat to score to draw focus away from others - didn’t see much of either last night.

Kid line was solid all night. You can see Sillinger thinking the game a bit too much, whereas KJ and Marchenko appear to just play. I think that overthinking exacerbates Sillinger’s less-than-stellar skating. But thought I saw baby steps of improvement. As for Marchenko, even though he didn’t score or have his A game is still really impressive physically and with compete level. KJ showed great vision and stick handling at times - the thing that I saw most “live” is that he will benefit big time from an offseason of strength training. When his space is taken away, he struggles to maintain the puck and drive play. Just a few more times of getting through a check will cause 4-6 more scoring chances for his line.

Korpi solid.

Not much else stood out one way or the other. Maybe that’s a step forward all by itself!

I don't see any reason to apologize Johnny. He wasn't injured, isn't young, inexperienced guy. His transition isn't ideal, lost the puck, can't win battles at the boards. If he's a star, you should his linemates better what I didn't see. Although he has played with very good players.

D-men can't support forwards what is enough a big problem. There isn't any system, only Gudbranson can often pass, support forwards. I hope Boqvis and Blankenburg will return already 02/10.

Kent has a lack of strength. His play at the boards is terrible. But it's obvious that he's a great talent.