Ovechkin guarantees game 7 win vs NYR

[puckyeah]

He's pulling a Mark Messier. Lets see if the "Goat" can deliver.

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[FATCHAMALA11]

lol. That and our D is "afraid" when they get the puck deep.. Enjoy the loss in advance

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

Ovechkin hype has clearly calmed down after the crazy goal.. 0 points in the last 4 games.

So in that sense he's awfully confident they win 100% if your best player is in a bit of a slump

But yeah i know what he's trying to do. Backlund guaranteeing a win in Calgary is one thing, and doesn't matter, but when Ovechkin says something like this it does have an affect. Most likely just adds some unnecessary pressure.

Then again it's not like the Caps lose because of what Ovechkin says to the media.

 

[Ola]

There has been a lot of comments like this, definitely shows a sign that mentally Washington took a hit yesterday. They need to hear stuff like this thats why they are saying them.

Its a bit risky because if they go to NYR and get a rough start, maybe a early goal for NY or something, all this tention that has been built up could hurt them a lot. OTOH, if they go to NYR and score early -- it could turn in their favor.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

There has been a lot of comments like this, definitely shows a sign that mentally Washington took a hit yesterday. They need to hear stuff like this thats why they are saying them.

Its a bit risky because if they go to NYR and get a rough start, maybe a early goal for NY or something, all this tention that has been built up could hurt them a lot. OTOH, if they go to NYR and score early -- it could turn in their favor.

Agreed. But at this point where it is all or nothing in MSG, he has to say something. Caps need the first goal. I think the caps only scored first in 2 games if i'm not mistaken in series 1, and the Rangers have gotten on the board early at least twice. Hopefully this is the year he can at least make it to the ECF by putting his money where his mouth is.

 

[Raspewtin]

That's adorable

 

[NewLife]

Someone have the full quote?

 

[amin723]

I mean...he didn't even use the word guarantee, but headlines gotta get that click bait I guess. NOTE: not the OP's headline, but I read an article on ESPN that had this title, and by the end of the article it even admitted Ovechkin's talk was much more muted than Messier's guarantees.

"We're going to come back and win the series," Ovechkin told reporters after a 4-3 loss in Game 6 on Sunday night. "We're going to play our game, and we're going to come back and we're going to play Montreal or Tampa."

He just said the team will win. I never think this kind of talk is stupid (see Flames player who did something similar). What are these guys supposed to say, "I'm really nervous about losing this game, I don't think we have much of a chance unless we play really well and the other team makes a lot of mistakes."

He definitely needs to score though. There's no mistaking that. Hank's been fantastic against Ovechkin in particular.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

Score some goals ovi and lead by example

 

[LongsufferingRangerf]

Someone have the full quote?

“We’re going to come back and win the series,†he said. “We’re going to play our game, and we’re going to come back and we’re going to play Montreal or Tampa.â€

Ovechkin said. “You can see, they don’t want to play that game. We knew that. Obviously as soon as we put the puck deep, hit their D, they afraid, because we big, we strong and you can see how we score goals.â€

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sport...8cc7a6-f699-11e4-84a6-6d7c67c50db0_story.html

 

[LuGBuG]

I hope he loses so so badly

 

[KaseMeOutside]

1 goal in the series, he better back it up and deliver

 

[JackTheTulip]

Does this mean I can buy airfare and tickets to the game and have them refunded if they lose?

 

[Space Herpe]

Isn't this what he supposed to do?

This whole Messier guarantee stuff is so over-hyped. (Yes, the man put the entire team on his back and played one of the best games by an individual ever in the NHL...and I'm not trying to devalue his performance by any means...)

But, isn't that what the captain is supposed to do?

In 2003, what if Scott Stevens guaranteed a win in game 7 over the Ducks? Would we be fawning over it?

I know I wouldn't.

I don't get the gushing over someone doing what they are supposed to do (get his team and fan based pumped up)

I wonder if McDonagh is gonna do the same.

 

[1Gold Standard]

Should be a fantastic game...can't wait. I am neither a Rangers or Caps fan.

 

[Phrazer]

Shades of Mikael Backlund.

 

[Caps8112]

1 goal in the series, he better back it up and deliver

2 Sir, he has 2. Its hard enough getting goals without them being taken away.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

So what's he supposed to say here? "Aw shucks we'll try our best"

 

[hockey4sale]

Ovechkin and Backstrom are two Captains of Washington chokers, Ovechkin should shut up and do something productive on the ice

 

[Ail]

I expect him to bring it, but hopefully this is just fluff and he doesn't.

 

[beastly115]

"All series baby, all series!"

Not quite.

 

[SixGoalieSystem]

As a Rangers fan, I think this is exactly what he should be saying. Okay, that comment about our d could be taken the wrong way by some, but his english isn't the greatest. He doesn't literally mean the Rangers d-men are afraid. The Rangers D have had trouble all year when facing a tough forecheck and have struggled to clear the zone. The comment is on point, just poorly worded.

He is the leader on that team and has to appear confident. I think we'll edge it out, but you can hadly blame a guy for expressing faith in his team.

 

[AD1066]

Title is misleading, he's just doing what any captain should. Guy can't win with some people.

 

[tony d]

Hopefully Ovechkin puts his money where his mouth is and plays a good game getting Washington the win. He's been the Ovie of 2010-2012 this series.

 

[sycamore]

Ovechkin is developing the reputation as a regular season superstar, playoff dud. Which is stunning, given his rugged physique and fearless attitude -- he seems like he was designed for the playoffs. But his track record in the playoffs so far has been brutal.