Post-Game Talk: Holtbeast vs a crew cut Carrot Top: Caps @ Devils 1:07 PM

[hockeykicker]

ovechkin hit with crowd noise. classic

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Thumbs up to Laich for his penalty kill in OT and his overall play. That's what we need from him. Ovi was clutch throughout the game. Made a key defensive play in the 1st, ended a 2:30 shift in the Caps zone with arguably the hit of the year and wins it in the shootout. Holtby was sharp today.

2 pts, next!

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[maybam]

Simmonds likely to be suspended for tomorrow's game.

That has got to be rescinded. I think he plays.

 

[hockeykicker]

new jersey moves into third in the metro now and isles losing 4-0 will fall to 4

currently assuming isles lose its

caps 50 games 78 points
rangers 52 games 63 points
devils 53 games 59 points
islanders 50 games 58 points
pens (at panthers tonight) 50 games 57 points
canes 53 games 56 points
flyers 50 games 55 points

 

[hockeykicker]

That has got to be rescinded. I think he plays.

especially since mcdonaugh crosscheck to simmonds back of head went uncalled right before

 

[maybam]

We need Carlson to play smarter if we are going to get anywhere. Hopefully he is just shaking rust of and is not hindered physically.

 

[twabby]

That has got to be rescinded. I think he plays.

McDonagh didn't return to the game. I think he will get 1 game because it was a sucker punch resulting in injury.

 

[hb12xchamps]

especially since mcdonaugh crosscheck to simmonds back of head went uncalled right before

McDonagh was given 2 minutes for high sticking according to the box score

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

We need Carlson to play smarter if we are going to get anywhere. Hopefully he is just shaking rust of and is not hindered physically.

It appears he is trying to compensate for a lack of speed. I think he might not be in game shape. He will be back to his normal self in time for the playoffs.

Schneider was a brick wall today.

 

[hockeykicker]

McDonagh was given 2 minutes for high sticking according to the box score

thats a high stick nhl? guess ill go reread the rule again

 

[DerekDevils30]

Man the Caps are scary good. Extremely impressive group you guys have. Thrilled to get a point out of this one. Good luck the rest of the way!

 

[hockeykicker]

Man the Caps are scary good. Extremely impressive group you guys have. Thrilled to get a point out of this one. Good luck the rest of that way!

and you all nearly beat us. do us a favor and keep the pens out

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Man the Caps are scary good. Extremely impressive group you guys have. Thrilled to get a point out of this one. Good luck the rest of the way!

Thanks. Please keep one of the Pens, Rags or Crylanders out of the playoffs.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Fallschirmyager]

That has got to be rescinded. I think he plays.

especially since mcdonaugh crosscheck to simmonds back of head went uncalled right before

McDonagh didn't return to the game. I think he will get 1 game because it was a sucker punch resulting in injury.

I'm trying to figure out where the sucker punch was. You just cross checked someone to the head and didn't expect to get punched? That's on you. Specially since that cross check started high and carried into his head. I don't see Simmonds getting a game without Mcdonough getting one too.

 

[Calicaps]

I'm trying to figure out where the sucker punch was. You just cross checked someone to the head and didn't expect to get punched? That's on you. Specially since that cross check started high and carried into his head. I don't see Simmonds getting a game without Mcdonough getting one too.

Right at the end. Simmonds clocked him pretty good.

 

[hockeykicker]

I'm trying to figure out where the sucker punch was. You just cross checked someone to the head and didn't expect to get punched? That's on you. Specially since that cross check started high and carried into his head. I don't see Simmonds getting a game without Mcdonough getting one too.

the problem is mcdonaugh didnt return to game, that may be deciding factor in any disciplinary issues

 

[Fallschirmyager]

Right at the end. Simmonds clocked him pretty good.

the problem is mcdonaugh didnt return to game, that may be deciding factor in any disciplinary issues

I saw the gloved punch. I watched it several times before commenting and given the situation I still believe the match should be removed and he allowed to play. I see what McD did as being just if not more dangerous than what Simmonds did.

 

[Capitals40]

the problem is mcdonaugh didnt return to game, that may be deciding factor in any disciplinary issues

That and Simmonds had somewhat of a meltdown and didn't leave the ice right away which may factor into the decision.

 

[Corby78]

To me the cross check was a penalty and that should be it. I expect Simmons to not miss a game.

That being said, I thought we outplayed NJ most the game, but man its miserable watching that team. Phantom trip, and a bad pass by Carlson made it entertaining. Good for 28 on his first goal. But we need Beagle/MoJo back or we will need to replace them for the playoffs. We really have only 2 lines now that are any type of threat to score.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Man the Caps are scary good. Extremely impressive group you guys have. Thrilled to get a point out of this one. Good luck the rest of the way!

Said this earlier and today didn't change my mind; I don't think any group in the NHL has outperformed expectations more than NJ's forward group. Good luck the rest of the season.

 

[hockeyfan88]

That NJD's head coach is a keeper.

REALLY underrated team.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Great win. Twice in a row they took the best punch of a division rival fighting for a playoff spot and twice in a row they've come out of it with two points.