Post-Game Talk: Mon, Oct. 14th, 5pm ET: The Return of Andre´ B.

[Capsman]

So refs have decided to categorically not give us a PP. That hit by McKinnon was illegal as &*(^

 

[Blades of Steel]

Maybe father time is starting to catch up to Ovi.

don’t think so, I think he’s frustrated tonight. Just a really bad game from the Caps tonight overall.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

I honestly think Backstrom’s been alright. Ovechkin has just been constantly turning over and bobbling the puck. Hard for a playmaker to look good when the guy you’re usually passing it too can’t handle the puck.

That's because instead of bringing in the puck himself he passes it to Ovie.

 

[shtorm2005]

Good news is that if we exclude first 3 shots, they played a tie game.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Samsonov shoving Gudas out of his way. Kid plays like a vet, love it

 

[Calicaps]

Down 3 and no shots in 5 minutes. They gave up after the 5th GA.

 

[Raikkonen]

I am not talking about their hands, I’m talking ability to get up and down the ice.

Yeah, Kuzy can provide a lot of footwork for Ovi to save energy. That's what I was talking about. Can't catch Gretzky with Backstrom's old legs.

 

[Raikkonen]

Bad passing tonight is maddening.

 

[peterthegreat12]

Yeah, Kuzy can provide a lot of footwork for Ovi to save energy. That's what I was talking about. Can't catch Gretzky with Backstrom's old legs.

Oh in that case I agree 100%.

 

[HSHS]

I honestly think Backstrom’s been alright. Ovechkin has just been constantly turning over and bobbling the puck. Hard for a playmaker to look good when the guy you’re usually passing it too can’t handle the puck.

He has constantly made no play all night and when he has the puck, he puts it in a place for no one. Its not just this game. Its been all year. But he has been for over a year a primary reason for poor PP zone entry and puck retention.

I agree Ovi has been garbage on about 5 or 6 times where the puck just gets away from him. Started on our own PP. But seems to me its about Ovi trying to do too much. Which, in itself, is a huge problem because he's never really had the stick handling that would make you think he can create a move and maintain puck possession if the primary move fails. Typically its a throw to the net or as in the last turnover, trying to crush the dude who now has the puck.

 

[peterthegreat12]

Tonight, the good:

Carlson
Orlov
Eller
Leipsic

Bad:
everyone else except for Holtby

Atrocious:
Holtby

 

[AussieCapsFan]

They just need to be split up. I don't understand why they're holding on to the past so hard.

Because Rierden is a shit coach who has no clue?

 

[max21]

They just really don’t want to win at home

 

[HSHS]

Ovi going to Ovi when it comes to PP puck control.

 

[shtorm2005]

Damn, Ovy almost screwed it second time.

 

[troyerlaw]

Holts, Kuz, Hags, Jensen ... those are just a few of the guys who really sucked tonight.

Also, feels like Wilson starting the season slow. Too many giveaways and lost puck battles and passes based on hope, not puck possession.

The Samsonov brainfart killed the comeback.

 

[HSHS]

Good 6 on 4 PP movement. Just sucks to have the turnover by ovi and also Kuzy missing the net. Two unforced puck clears.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Ovechkin scored, I'm happy with the result of this game now.

 

[troyerlaw]

At least Ovie came to play

 

[Calicaps]

washed up

 

[troyerlaw]

Oh my

 

[shtorm2005]

Ovechkin scored, I'm happy with the result of this game now.

Deflected by Oshie?

 

[HSHS]

Crazy bouncing puck!

 

[Liam Smith]

Wait a minute...

 

[HSHS]

Lol... seriously!