Post-Game Talk: Preseason Game #87: Bloog @ Caps | 4/21/18 | 3:00pm EST

[CapitalsCupReality]

Sometimes I think it is nerves, as opposed to not caring

I’d love to believe that.

 

[SkinsFan09]

They earned that win in OT. 3rd period was TRASH. Shameful Trotz-esque turtle performance.

OT they took it to Columbus and outplayed them.

 

[ovikovy817]

Trade 19 while his value is up, right???

btw Carlson didn't take a shift after coliding with the ref and blue jacket player. iirc

 

[Calicaps]

The big question is how bad are they going to play next game?

I think they play better. The home ice pressure is killing them. They’re looser on the road. Caps in 6!

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Ha, I jumped off the recliner and did the goal celebration around the den.

Me too!

 

[maacoshark]

Nicky comes through. 'Bout time.

He had 2 goals and an assist in this game.

 

[Calicaps]

Trade 19 while his value is up, right???

btw Carlson didn't take a shift after coliding with the ref and blue jacket player. iirc

Shit

 

[IafrateOvie34]

The big question is how bad are they going to play next game?

It's on the road, the home games are what concern me, especially with early games. Thankfully, that is a night game.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I think they play better. The home ice pressure is killing them. They’re looser on the road. Caps in 6!

Yep, they’re going to close it out in 6 as predicted.

 

[Calicaps]

I’d love to believe that.

I believe it.

 

[Melkor]

Backstrom, who else. f***ing love this guy. Quiet, quiet , quiet and all of a sudden he decides to take over a game. A leader of this team in playoffs OTG by a mile.

 

[maacoshark]

Great, now we are getting set up for that game 7 home loss

There isn't going to be a game 7

 

[EroCaps]

They should be up 3-2 at least, based purely on level of play in the series. So, yeah.

 

[Bananas]

Big big big big win...

 

[PuckBuddy]

 

[maacoshark]

Holtby is a series MVP in my book at this point. Saved our bacon a few times.

He played very well. He really saved us in the 3rd period

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Trade 19 while his value is up, right???

btw Carlson didn't take a shift after coliding with the ref and blue jacket player. iirc

I checked, they double shifted Nisky one shift right after he went off.

 

[Raikkonen]

Backstrom's 4 playoff OT goals has to be a record tied if my memory isn't tricking me.

 

[twabby]

IINM @AlexBrovechkin8 is 3-0 with GDTs this postseason.

 

[Bladerunner]

The big question is how bad are they going to play next game?

I'd forecast they play better - win or lose.

Even w/the OTW today, home ice hasn't been too kind this series. It usually isn't, especially in game 7s

 

[ovikovy817]

I checked, they double shifted Nisky one shift right after he went off.

Elbow/shoulder/wrist must be something in that area

 

[Raikkonen]

Day game, after 2-2, it was a tough situation where Caps could easily lose. They didn't. Huge.

 

[troyerlaw]

Great, now we are getting set up for that game 7 home loss

We are nothing if not consistent

 

[GoCaps2004]

chandler stephenson, high key incredible game

 

[ovikovy817]

Backstrom's 4 playoff OT goals has to be a record tied if my memory isn't tricking me.

T-5th with a lot now. (Gretzky)

Joe Sakic 8
Maurice Richard 6
Glenn Anderson and Patrick Kane 5