Post-Game Talk: Game 6: Caps @ Flyers

[HecticGlow]

If they shuffle lines:

8 - 19 - 77
90 - 92 - 14
25 - 83 - 43
26 - 10 - 65

Let Bura hang around as offensive depth. He can be used if someone higher in the lineup gets hurt, or if they need to shuffle up the top six mid-game.

I think Winnik played well, but I also think Chimera can function pretty much the same as him, and I'm much more comfortable with Chimera's speed in a top 9 role.

Line numbers didn't matter as much in this series given they rolled four lines pretty equally for the most part. I'd be more tempted to put Burakovsky with Beagle and Chimera though - that'd give him the best offensively skilled forwards to play with, make the line speedier, and cement the fourth line as a full-on grinding machine. Still reluctant to break up Richards and Winnick though, and I'm not 100% sure Burakovsky's the problem.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

no. we freaked out right on point. the hole first round had to purpose to beat the demons. the moment they could not close a 3-0 series at home the demons won. u could make a case if they today shot the flyers out of the building like the pens did it with the rags; as u know they struggled but still won 1-0. now the caps need to play the pens while the demons are still on their back.

in order to beat the demons the caps must win a series in an convincing fashion or just get out of the second round.

The first round scares me the most every playoff season and also one of the most exciting in sports, at least for me. The 91 North Stars over Chicago/St Louis/Edmonton, 97 Oilers over Dallas. and of course our Caps past failures specifically 86 and 2010. One thing the Hawks and Kings did was give me hope someday teams like the Caps, Blues, and Sharks can win it all.

 

[Koized]

Oshie was great in that series.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I'll be interested to watch Ghost's development. Flyers have some nice pieces for the future. Is Neuvy or Mason their #1 next year?

 

[Dr John Carlson]

I can't say I expected Oshie to be more effective than Williams in this series, but here we are.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

I'll be interested to watch Ghost's development. Flyers have some nice pieces for the future. Is Neuvy or Mason their #1 next year?

Mason for sure. This series was not indicative of his ability.

 

[TRASHCAT]

That victory wasn't cheap. Where's my thanks?

 

[tycoonheart]

Oshie was great in that series.

That top line was a beast this series.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

The Flyers were the worst match up for the Caps, in my opinion. This was a big win.

 

[Beef Invictus]

Mason for sure. This series was not indicative of his ability.

Correct. He has looked worn down since mid March, and with Neuvy injured he really couldn't rest during the playoff push.

Both he and Neuvy have major question marks in the endurance department, but overall Mason was better for longer this year. He crashed and burned at an inopportune time for his team, though.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Caps win! Caps win!

Well done Caps!

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

That victory wasn't cheap. Where's my thanks?

Thanks, eh?

 

[Blades of Steel]

That victory wasn't cheap. Where's my thanks?

put you life savings on the pens next round


congrats caps, on to the next one! a few things to fix, playing a much faster team with a far better offense. they won't be playing the trap though.

 

[deeshamrock]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger · 7h7 hours ago

Heals showed a collection of Schenn hits earlier in period. No question he launches into hits. No question DOPS is keeping an eye on it.


(Heals - Glenn Healey)

DOPS should have both eyes on it...I've suffered thru every game he's played in Philly and he 'leaps and leads with an elbow' almost every time. Fortunately, since Hexy isn't interested in signing him, hopefully the 3 yr trade bait they've been dangling will come to fruition...

And I think The Caps will fare better vs the Pens , who are better offensively but whos style isn't as grinding. also, if the CAPS put SOG's up against Murray like they did in game 5, he won't fare as well as Neuvirth.
And the Rangers don't have the depth at forwad the Caps have.

As good as they've been in the regular season the last 5 to 6 years , even winning divisional titles, the Pens struggle in the playoffs.
Should be fun, fast skating series, but the Caps will prevail.

 

[TRASHCAT]

OMG every time I bet on the pens they turn into a dumpster fire for that game

 

[hb12xchamps]

Even though the series is over, I wonder if the league takes a look at that Schenn hit on Oshie. Left his feet and was a head hit.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I was actually shocked at how little animosity I felt between the two teams and the two fanbases. Last year's series vs the Isles was way nastier. This series was surprisingly civil. I think there is a lot more respect between these two teams than between the Caps and Isles.

 

[Calicaps]

I'm back from a weekend of drinking wine in Sonoma County. What'd I miss?

 

[RandyHolt]

Weber got into a game - Barry's first lineup tweak sitting Chorney.

He was very aggressive moving up from his first shift in the offensive zone and at every chance after that; there is no doubt at this point he is doing exactly what the coaches ask of him. In just under 9 TOI, he tied for the team lead in blocks. Even in Bruce's prime here, I cannot recall him having his D move up this much, and rely that heavily on the F always in position coming back.

Which of course, kills ES offense. But its the way Barry rolls. After Orpik got injured, he clearly tapped Nisky on the shoulder.

I did see another tweak today, at some point we had forwards and Dmen interchangeable for a shift. I call it the Finnish5. This shift ft. F/D Karl Alzner. I wonder if we often try to do that, and just do not come close.

 

[Brian23]

I was actually shocked at how little animosity I felt between the two teams and the two fanbases. Last year's series vs the Isles was way nastier. This series was surprisingly civil. I think there is a lot more respect between these two teams than between the Caps and Isles.

I think its because the series wasn't back and forth. We essentially wound up meat grinder the first three games, culminating in a very very embarrassing game three from them. After that we let our foot off the gas the next game, had a backup goalie stand on his head while his team played Hunter Hockey, and then we won this game. Islander's game was just a war.

I'm still worried about this team going forward. I'm not sure the play at 5v5 this series was from the Flyers sitting back or if we can really be that good when our switch is flipped. If its the latter, we're probably in for a good series against Pittsburgh (as long as Refs stay out of it) but if its the former (which is what I fear) we're in a lot of trouble.

 

[txpd]

I'm still worried about this team going forward. I'm not sure the play at 5v5 this series was from the Flyers sitting back or if we can really be that good when our switch is flipped. If its the latter, we're probably in for a good series against Pittsburgh (as long as Refs stay out of it) but if its the former (which is what I fear) we're in a lot of trouble.

They are the Washington Capitals. What about that would not worry you? Watch the games and see if they win. I have no idea. This series could go out in 4 games with either team winning as far is I can see.

 

[Midnight Judges]

I can't say I expected Oshie to be more effective than Williams in this series, but here we are.

I thought Williams did a lot of great things. Burakovsky was downright terrible and Kuznetsov wasn't his usual excellent self.

 

[strungout]

The more I watch that play by Ovie on the Backstrom goal the more it impresses me.

 

[Blades of Steel]

The more I watch that play by Ovie on the Backstrom goal the more it impresses me.

especially when you know it's the game winning play/GWG

 

[RandyHolt]

It's nice to see Ovi and Nick be clear difference makers in deciding games.

It's also no secret. More often than not, right behind Holtby, those 2 should be.