Now that it’s down to NYI or CAR I definitely prefer NYI. Both teams are well-coached but I think CAR is more relentless on the forecheck and has a bit more high end skill. NYI is more structurally sound but I can see the Capitals breaking them down more than I can see them withstand the Hurricanes coming in waves, especially if Carlson is not at 100% or out completely.
So uh don’t F it up Sunday. Play to win.
Wait we can't get Montreal? Aren't they last seed? Or they take over as 5th seed?
Montreal as last seed will play whoever is the 1st seed no matter what.
1st seed = #12 Montreal
2nd seed = #8 Toronto/#9 Columbus
3rd seed = #7 NY Islanders
4th seed = #6 Carolina
I want to hate read the Pens board but given how we are playing there is a very real chance we get bounced quickly too
Orlov can’t make the fast one time pass to Ovie. By the time Orlov settles the puck and passes it the goalie has sniffed out the play.
reading the Pens boards right now..
Given my confidence in this team right now, it sure would be nice to have a shot at the first pick.I want to hate read the Pens board but given how we are playing there is a very real chance we get bounced quickly too
Dare I say rotate Ovie around and get him out of the officeTrue and the pk has taken Ov's shooting line away from him too. So, knowing that, how do the Caps score on the pp without Carlson?
Dare I say rotate Ovie around and get him out of the office
Ok...where? Put him in front of the net and shoot pucks at him? Where on the ice can you put him where he can shoot?
In the past when teams over shaded to Ovi's office, they moved him down to the post, created some openings in other areas. They have to station someone on him down there so it leaves a lot of ice for 4 on 3.
Caps/Bruins is a noon game lol
Fun fact: the Caps now hold the current record for most consecutive playoff berths. They've made it in the last 6 seasons.
(Pens had 13 until they got ousted by Montreal)
I keep hearing the qualifiers counted as playoffs. I know this is true for individual stats, so how can it not be true for team stats?