Post-Game Talk: Golden Knights @ Caps, 8PM

[Calicaps]

He'll always remember the Caps for giving him a second chance. Love it.

And maybe a Cup ring.

 

[kicksavedave]

Favorite shot of the night

AWESOME!

 

[Sam Spade]

Wedding schedule for same night as Game three of the SCF, no problem:



Hardcore fans are these people.

 

[Monsterrain]

One negative on the night: Oshie was really bad. Hope he turns it around for the rest of the series.

I know what ur saying but man hes taken some hits and keeps coming.

 

[EroCaps]

Ovechkin scoring at home early was huge. As was Kuznetsov's play. And the team defense. They all look hyper-focused, and I'm loving it.

Gotta hope that home momentum and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel results in their best Game 4.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Knights seem like a less talented bolts team

IMO they seem like a more talented CBJ.

 

[Brian23]

IMO they seem like a more talented CBJ.

No way. The only comparable defender they had was Schimdt, but Werenski and Jones were lightyears ahead of everyone else. And offensively there's no one to be scared of from Vegas while on the other hand Panarin was the most terrifying player we've faced all post season. Generally I think that's pretty much the only thing holding the Knights back, they just don't have any dominate forward to really dictate a game and for as good as Schmidt is he's not a "real" number 1.

I like the Tampa comparison. They're like Tampa light in that they're a fast and skilled team but seem to lack that mental fortitude.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Get it done boys. I wanna shed some tears if Ovi wins this. As a 24 year old, he's all I've known as a die hard hockey fan and was my hero growing up. My favorite non Kings player easily.

I'll never be this invested in a team that isn't the Kings again. Go Caps!

 

[Sam Spade]

Oh and while I'm thinking about it, f*** Jonathan Marchessault for making fun of and disrespecting Barry Trotz with his "hot lap" during the morning skate.

If Ovechkin had done that, Cherry would have made sure he was ripped to shreds.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Favorite shot of the night

Love it.

 

[peterthegreat12]

No way. The only comparable defender they had was Schimdt, but Werenski and Jones were lightyears ahead of everyone else. And offensively there's no one to be scared of from Vegas while on the other hand Panarin was the most terrifying player we've faced all post season. Generally I think that's pretty much the only thing holding the Knights back, they just don't have any dominate forward to really dictate a game and for as good as Schmidt is he's not a "real" number 1.

I like the Tampa comparison. They're like Tampa light in that they're a fast and skilled team but seem to lack that mental fortitude.

They've won two games. To say the Knights don't have the "mental fortitude" is insane. They wouldn't be in the SC if they weren't insanely mentally strong and talented. Slow your roll folks.

 

[Brian23]

They've won two games. To say the Knights don't have the "mental fortitude" is insane. They wouldn't be in the SC if they weren't insanely mentally strong and talented. Slow your roll folks.

I guess what I mean by that is, much like Tampa, they seem to be unable to take the heavy and grimey game. Almost a stereotypical GMGM team. Both Columbus and Pittsburgh (though to a lesser extent) where able to reciprocate and handle it better, while Tampa and Vegas have gotten noticably affected by it in differing ways.

They could still easily come back and rip 3 off if they get back to playing D, but it doesn't change my opinion they're very much a "soft" team.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

They've won two games. To say the Knights don't have the "mental fortitude" is insane. They wouldn't be in the SC if they weren't insanely mentally strong and talented. Slow your roll folks.

You should find something else to do with your life.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Chillin' back home after the game. First home win in Finals. Complete game by the boys, only hiccups were Devo's two penalties (and he made up for it) and Holtby's gaffe (which ultimately affected only his potential shutout). Looks like they've found their groove. Vegas seems to be without an answer. Two more! We'll see if they can get this done. I'm thinkin' no more than 6, probably 5. Need a solid reprise tomorrow (Monday).

 

[shelco]

Holtby may have just cost us the series.

Are you high?

 

[TRASHCAT]

Game 5 might be a refs bullshit fest. Outside of the game 1 jitters they cant score on us.

 

[Bananas]

The brains on Kuznetsov to realize he was on the 2 on 1 with Beagle and take the shot himself while still keeping the passing option open.

 

[SpinningEdge]

I don’t want to get too confident. Monday is still a huge game.

10-9 goals so far - pretty darn ever.

Difference so far is Caps have the top players on the ice and they are playing like it. Ovi, Backstrom, Kuzy, and Holtby are better than any players wearing black and gold and our top guys are actually playing like it.

 

[TRASHCAT]

Their 9 goals. One was an empty net, bullshit bounce in game 2, holtby gift game 3. Also that stupid f***ing reeves goal.

 

[shelco]

Probably not. Thank him for his service and let him parlay it into big money elsewhere. But maybe if Beags walks...

We have to keep Beags. Love that guy

 

[SpinningEdge]

Their 9 goals. One was an empty net, bull**** bounce in game 2, holtby gift game 3. Also that stupid ****ing reeves goal.

Agreed, but we’ve seen it time and time again as Caps fans that it’s sonetimes better to be lucky than good.

Up 2-1 With game 4 at home.... huge game coming up.

 

[Sam Spade]

I'm thinking some people here are getting waaaaayyyyy ahead of themselves.

What would be the ultimate gut punch, have your heart ripped out scenario? Maybe getting to the Final winning two or three games and losing right?

p.s. I know, I know, this team is different.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Caps win! Caps win!

Great to see Ovie start the scoring and for Kuz to score the GWG and score two points while injured. Wow!

And to my man, Druce Smith Pelly, a beautiful insurance goal.

Caps played well and deserved the win.

 

[TRASHCAT]

We've been the better team. Better team doesnt always win but its better than having to rely on random shit all the time

 

[shelco]

This post deserves a love, not like. The Caps are literally my age for franchise existence, well a few months older actually. I'm actually getting pretty sick and super excited at the same time. I became a fan around the Save the Caps timeframe. Now excuse me while I try to walk, lol. Nerves are setting in.

Was born Dec 28/73. This team is as old as I am. Get it done boys. 2 more wins and I will lose my mind in the middle of Saskatchewan