Post-Game Talk: Game 6: Caps @ Pens | 5/7/18 | 7:00pm EST

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Leonsis said probably Thursday for game 1 on NBCSN. Here we go.

 

[hockeykicker]

yes!! this is epic

 

[Sam Spade]

Really gutsy series by the Capitals.

Hopefully you guys realize to savour it. Rather than rub it in our faces. Still 5 cups to 0 .

And hopefully the Capitals realize this is insignificant if they don’t win the next one.

You are so wrong it isn't even funny.

I know the Caps team (and I am assuming a lot of fans here) won't feel this way, but I will still feel pretty f***in' awesome no matter what happens next round.

 

[justafan22]

Leonsis said probably Thursday for game 1 on NBCSN. Here we go.

Interesting. If Nashville wins tonight, game 7 would be at 8 PM, so that's weird. If the jets win that makes sense, but friday is likelier if nashville wins

 

[RandyHolt]

orpik just said that backstrom was pleading and begging to play tonight

Thats yet another adjustment. Not playing the injured/ineffective player because he is better with 1 arm than... is something I have been harping on for some time. Sorry everyone.

 

[Calicaps]

 

[BallardEra]

2-0 Preds.

Heal up Backstrom!

 

[hockeykicker]

why do i keep wanting to start crying? holy i just cant

 

[Sam Spade]

How do I get my money back on that ticket to game seven I accidentally bought?

 

[third man in]

Pissed off that they didn't lose tonight because I wanted them to close it out on home ice and exorcise ALL the demons.

What are you nuts?

 

[hockeykicker]

john waltons call

 

[tycoonheart]

Lmao. Grubby looks like the first guy off bench to go celebrate.

 

[tycoonheart]

Pissed off that they didn't lose tonight because I wanted them to close it out on home ice and exorcise ALL the demons.

You're a masochist.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Trotz gets a lot of credit for that defensive performance. The Caps did an excellent job of locking down the slot and bringing the forwards back to support the D.

The offense was pretty poor though. The Chiasson goal was off a low probability chance, meaning it was lucky. I'm ecstatic it all worked out, but want to keep looking at it objectively.

And Holtby has been the difference maker. Literally. You swap goalies and the Caps lose this series in 5 or 6.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

NHL.com is downplaying it....

 

[Calicaps]

NHL.com is downplaying it....

f*** ‘em all.

 

[HTFN]

Trotz gets a lot of credit for that defensive performance. The Caps did an excellent job of locking down the slot and bringing the forwards back to support the D.

The offense was pretty poor though. The Chiasson goal was off a low probability chance, meaning it was lucky. I'm ecstatic it all worked out, but want to keep looking at it objectively.

And Holtby has been the difference maker. Literally. You swap goalies and the Caps lose this series in 5 or 6.

so was theirs, though. fluke bounce off of connolly.

 

[Sam Spade]

Also, the screen capture of the decade!

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[EroCaps]

Trotz gets a lot of credit for that defensive performance. The Caps did an excellent job of locking down the slot and bringing the forwards back to support the D.

The offense was pretty poor though. The Chiasson goal was off a low probability chance, meaning it was lucky. I'm ecstatic it all worked out, but want to keep looking at it objectively.

And Holtby has been the difference maker. Literally. You swap goalies and the Caps lose this series in 5 or 6.

Bro, enjoy it.

That's how playoff games are won. With team defense and good goaltending and earned bounces.

 

[RizzleMcRib]

Congrats guys. It was a hard fought series on both sides but the better team came out on top. Even though it pains me to root for you guys, I wouldn't be disappointed if Ovi finally gets his cup.

 

[Langway]

We've all trashed Trotz hockey. But whatever it's flaws, it worked flawlessly tonight

I still wonder about their ability to manufacture enough chances, particularly in the hard areas, but their team defense was terrific. Like I said, neutral zone play and gap control were dead on and that was a massive change compared to the past two seasons. Getting Wilson & Backstrom back will be huge and the way they're playing it's not a bad thing to start on the road. Suddenly, they also may have some tough lineup decisions up front. That depth playing well and perhaps being able to pitch in throughout the lineup would be huge. I do wonder about their offensive instincts a bit but maybe that ends up being offset by improved confidence from Vrana, Stephenson, other depth guys and having at least gotten over the hump here. That youth and speed in the lineup is key, esp. against a team like Tampa Bay that's going to be bringing it. Of course, Wilson's return helps in that regard as well.

Tampa Bay shut down Boston's top line pretty well after Game 1. They didn't allow a single even-strength goal to a Boston forward after Game 1 so they shut them down pretty well. But you'd hope the Caps are able to offer more depth compared to Boston and more sound defensive play.

 

[Monsterrain]

Unreal. feels strange honestly, but a good strange. Great job boys

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Trotz gets a lot of credit for that defensive performance. The Caps did an excellent job of locking down the slot and bringing the forwards back to support the D.

The offense was pretty poor though. The Chiasson goal was off a low probability chance, meaning it was lucky. I'm ecstatic it all worked out, but want to keep looking at it objectively.

And Holtby has been the difference maker. Literally. You swap goalies and the Caps lose this series in 5 or 6.

Absolutely Holtby was a difference-maker. He has to be. Amazing performance. He was their best player in the series IMO.

 

[swflyers93]

From the fans around the league and from this Flyers fan, THANK YOU for finally beating the Penguins. It should be a great ECFs and SCF. Great job.