GDT: Game 80 | Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals | 7:30PM | Healing Vibes Phor Phil

[PensandCaps]

Lol LOVE Malkin.

 

[StaalForOne]

Geno just trying to be a nice guy and get Oshie's stick back to their bench.

 

[Human]

How the f*** did Hornqvist get the only penalty? f*** off...

 

[Dey so soff*]

“Messages are being sent”???

What messages?

 

[Turin]

And the inevitable meltdown occurs.

Inevitable meltdown.. why don’t you do everyone a favour and stop airing your petulance publically?

 

[Tom Hanks]

Horny chirping from the box

 

[Jacob]

Total meltdown.

Straight out of 2012.

No it isn’t.

 

[Bnat66]

Russian face off

 

[PensandCaps]

Yah. Not worried about these clowns come playoffs. We are clearly still in there heads.

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Didn’t disagree with you on all points. I’m just talking about the theory that this team is just “easing” into the playoffs, poised to kick on the afterburners once the puck drops in the postseason, doesn’t hold water for me based on what I have seen.

It is structure issues, mental mistakes, inability to capitalize at key times, soft goals given up, etc.

The idea that this stuff goes on for weeks leading into the playoffs, and all the bad habits that can develop along with it, and that they have the ability to just shift into playoff mode at any given time just seems unlikely.

Do I hope they do? Absolutely. But I think that they will get bounced early and JR will have some work to do this offseason.

I don't think they're really banking on going from 0-100 either. I just think they've been there enough to know that once this team clinches a spot, every ounce of energy and rest they can get helps during the playoff push. This team was never as good as their record showed for a month or so after Christmas. The right guys just hit their peak and overwhelmed the opposition night in and night out. This team needs new, fresh, hungry/desperate players and it's gonna take some reshuffling this offseason by JR to get the right mix.

Am I confident in our chances to threepeat? Abso-f***ing-lutely not. But we've seen the big guns overwhelm teams before, and we've seen enough from Sid, Geno, Phil and Murray to give them the benefit of the doubt.

We'll see. I'm with you though, they've had more than enough time to sort things out, they just either didn't have the time, energy, or didn't care enough to. It's not really any more complicated than guys simply not wanting to do the hard work and little stuff to win games; chase loose pucks, keep their feet moving, close gaps, win board battles. This team's playing like they're checked out, and has been for a long time. Don't know if it's fatigue or complacency, but JR can address both issues with moves, and he should.

 

[vodeni]

where is reaves when you need him

 

[PensandCaps]

“Messages are being sent”???

What messages?

3 rings and we beat you everytime in the playoffs. But enjoy your meaningless win and winter classic banner.

 

[madinsomniac]

Well at least we will be focused for the caps in the playoffs

 

[Dey so soff*]

Caps laughing their way into the playoffs.

They got exactly what they wanted out of this game, the division and the Pens losing their minds.

2012 again.

 

[canadianguy77]

Those classless losers still trying really hard to score.

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

7 shots each from sid and geno. Gotta give it to Grub.

6 shots from Horny..cant stop him tho.

 

[vodeni]

Caps laughing their way into the playoffs.

They got exactly what they wanted out of this game, the division and the Pens losing their minds.

2012 again.

cmon not even close

 

[Brandinho]

Caps laughing their way into the playoffs.

They got exactly what they wanted out of this game, the division and the Pens losing their minds.

2012 again.

Who's going to be laughing when they end yet another season with no silverware?

 

[turd]

Caps laughing their way into the playoffs.

They got exactly what they wanted out of this game, the division and the Pens losing their minds.

2012 again.

Maybe you should root for them then.

 

[Extra Texture]

Caps laughing their way into the playoffs.

They got exactly what they wanted out of this game, the division and the Pens losing their minds.

2012 again.

I trust Sullivan enough not to see 2012 again. But at this point a little piss and vinegar are good. Might wake them out of this mini slumber

 

[Tom Hanks]

Caps laughing their way into the playoffs.

They got exactly what they wanted out of this game, the division and the Pens losing their minds.

2012 again.

Sounds like you got what you wanted out of the game. Something to **** and moan about.

 

[PensandCaps]

Malkin would pummel everyone on the Caps. Really dumb to make Malkin angry. I can only pray for the Blue Jackets next game. Malkin is getting 5 points.

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Caps laughing their way into the playoffs.

They got exactly what they wanted out of this game, the division and the Pens losing their minds.

2012 again.

Go for a walk. We're in the playoffs and this game doesn't matter.

 

[Bnat66]

Lets not have a board meltdown now

 

[Turin]

IGNORE LIST

If literally everyone ignores you why are you here? Everybody thinks you are a petulant drama queen and these are people who are hard on their team.