FWIW, Raffl had four goals and five points in nine playoff games for Philly last season. I think his style of game translates well to the playoffs and especially against a team like the Islanders.It was rather low impact in terms of hatred between the two teams battling for the division lead and beyond that largely uneventful. The goaltenders were good but aside from a few moments neither had to be all that great. It was mostly a defensive battle. NYI are so much more dangerous in transition, though. I pine for the days when the Caps had more of that element in them at will.
Raffl had a solid debut. He's always going to bring solid energy and he turns the third-line more of a territorial line. I do wonder if there's any production in him and, if not, whether mucking/checking is enough. The bottom two lines work hard but beyond maybe some ugly ones now and then I don't know if they'll produce much. I'm sure they'll like how they won tonight and how Samsonov was able to hold the fort. That said, more pace and crisp passing are a must.
Yeah. Maybe. He did show off some nice touch at times but I'm not sure I expect him to shoot near 30% again. His prior 19 playoff games weren't productive. Largely having to rely on Sheary aka Poor Man's Marchand to carry the bottom six may be trouble. Raffl brings some good things but we'll see. I'm not sure it's enough depth but that largely hinges on their collective discipline and execution anyway. This game was a good first step in tightening up down the stretch. It wasn't perfect. Samsonov kept them in it. But it's a game coaches from both sides will like, even if it wasn't a classic.FWIW, Raffl had four goals and five points in nine playoff games for Philly last season. I think his style of game translates well to the playoffs and especially against a team like the Islanders.
They've won 5 out of the last 18 in regulation.The Islanders are a terrible team? When the night started they had the exact same record as us. Does that make us terrible too.
I don't think you understand the concept of team.
I mean, Holtby has been the worst or second worst goaltender in the playoffs statistically since the Cup win. That doesn't help.That terrible team beat us in 5 games...
It doesn't feel like a W because of Ovi's injury.
20 seconds shift. Can't push on his right leg after.
The only postive thing is that he stayed on the bench even if I think it was just for the morale of the team.
Shift starts with 3 :10 remaining in the 3rdDo we know exactly where it happened? I'm trying to recall what I can of Ovie in the 3rd and can't bring up anything.
I think Lavi implied that he was hurt, he said post game he didn’t know why yet just that Ov was unavailableIs it possible Ovechkin didn't play in OT bc he's a turret and sometimes a defensive liability?
Anyways, if they can get effort like that from Samsonov every night, I give them 50/50 odds against any team in our division.
I don't like that it's between Sprong and Raffl. Hathaway should sit for Raffl.
Is it possible Ovechkin didn't play in OT bc he's a turret and sometimes a defensive liability?
Anyways, if they can get effort like that from Samsonov every night, I give them 50/50 odds against any team in our division.
I don't like that it's between Sprong and Raffl. Hathaway should sit for Raffl.
Raffl is more suited for a playoff type game.
So I suppose if Caps play against Boston/Isles they will use Raffl.
Against Pens you need someone to shoot and score, so Sprong.
Really tho why can’t you see it? Do they just delete a thread directly after a loss? Or is there something I’m missingThey just skated it back out of the offensive zone again to get another line change.
Really tho why can’t you see it? Do they just delete a thread directly after a loss? Or is there something I’m missing
Weird I see it now, maybe I was just overlooking it like a dummy. Only person on my ignore list I’m pretty sure is Southgeorge LOLPost-Game Talk: - #47| Washington Hockey Team @ New York Islanders | April 22nd | 7:00 PM | F/SOL 1-0
I can see it. Maybe you have the guy on your ignore list? User is MattMartin
Do we know exactly where it happened? I'm trying to recall what I can of Ovie in the 3rd and can't bring up anything.