Pre-Game Talk: Islanders-Capitals. March 11.

[MJF]

From the morning skate



Mildly surprised but not really. I’m sure Lambert views Varlamov as completely capable of delivering a W in a big spot. Snd playing him tonight doesn’t let him sit so long that he gets stale.

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[MJF]

 

[The Wahligator]

Place is gonna be rocking tonight. LGI

 

[19 in a row]

From the morning skate



Mildly surprised but not really. I’m sure Lambert views Varlamov as completely capable of delivering a W in a big spot. Snd playing him tonight doesn’t let him sit so long that he gets stale.

I had asked the question in another thread after the last game, and , yes it is a slight risk but thought that Varly would start today.
- If Varly doesn't play it would be at least 2 weeks in between starts.
- Think they may want to keep Sorokin fresh. He has started 47 and played 49.
- I think they have faith in both.
- We only have 3 back to backs left this year, so if you do want to split the time 75/25 or 2/1, this game makes sense with timing.
- Not sure if ex-team factors in but believe Varly has been good vs Caps
- Imagine having a shut out (Varly's last game, then waiting 18 days for your next start Wed in Anaheim when he will likely play agaiN)

I could have seen it either way, but even though Sorokin is clear cut #1 and a stud, I kind of wanted to see Varly tonight, thinking long term. Get Sorokin a few extra days after some big high stress wins).

 

[Mike C]

I had asked the question in another thread after the last game, and , yes it is a slight risk but thought that Varly would start today.
- If Varly doesn't play it would be at least 2 weeks in between starts.
- Think they may want to keep Sorokin fresh. He has started 47 and played 49.
- I think they have faith in both.
- We only have 3 back to backs left this year, so if you do want to split the time 75/25 or 2/1, this game makes sense with timing.
- Not sure if ex-team factors in but believe Varly has been good vs Caps
- Imagine having a shut out (Varly's last game, then waiting 18 days for your next start Wed in Anaheim when he will likely play agaiN)

I could have seen it either way, but even though Sorokin is clear cut #1 and a stud, I kind of wanted to see Varly tonight, thinking long term. Get Sorokin a few extra days after some big high stress wins).

Caps aren't that good and Varly should handle a home game ok

My true hope for this game is either Ross dresses or if not, someone gives retribution for Ovechkin's mauling of Pageau. A message MUST be sent as far as I'm concerned

 

[MarsTBOW]

Hopefully Engvall is scratched. Or Bailey?

 

[13th Floor]

Hopefully Engvall is scratched. Or Bailey?

Looks like Koivula scratched and Bailey moving to 4C. Can't say I dislike that. And then hopefully Barzy and JGP replace Engvall and Bailey eventually.

 

[MJF]

Caps aren't that good and Varly should handle a home game ok

My true hope for this game is either Ross dresses or if not, someone gives retribution for Ovechkin's mauling of Pageau. A message MUST be sent as far as I'm concerned

No Ross tonight. He stayed out for extra work after the morning skate.

Don’t shoot me. I’m only the messenger. But hey, Pierre Engvall gets to play a period and change tonight.