Post-Game Talk: Tom Wilson vs. the NY Ragdolls - 7:30pm

[g00n]

The only thing I noticed after a couple of repeated viewing was Kuzy bee lining it to the bench for a line change after that dump in but camera angle switched, naturally, to OV on the net drive.

It was quite a bit before the dump so may need to go back. That's why I thought it was a signal to the d-men at first.

 

[g00n]

It was predictable though, and that's what makes this team effective: They're big and talented, and they can win playing a heavy game or through skill.

You can out-goon the Caps, but you can't out-goon and out-skill them.

Speaking of which - Panarin looked like garbage. That was the big shocker of this game to me.

You wouldn't know it listening to the usual anti-Cap suspects during the broadcast, who as usual spent most of the game talking about what NYR were doing wrong to stop the Caps, or gushing over some banal play by some Rongo, including Panarin.

Scoreboard, jackasses.

 

[tycoonheart]

Also, I like Ovi's strategy here. Smart.

Someone take one for the team and post this in the Rangers post game thread.

 

[g00n]

Also, I like Ovi's strategy here. Smart.

 

[g00n]

The only thing I noticed after a couple of repeated viewing was Kuzy bee lining it to the bench for a line change after that dump in but camera angle switched, naturally, to OV on the net drive.

8:10 left in the 3rd. I just watched it again. Really looks like Kuzy is nodding to TVR to change, but it was also in the direction of the bench where Ovie was waiting. I think more likely coordination is the little stick signal Ovie gave to Kuzy once he came on the ice, quickly pointing to the corner.

Also, very close to too many men there. Guys were lazy getting off and if the refs wanted to be asses about it they might've called the goal back with Sheary still fairly far from the bench and Ovie activating.

 

[kicksavedave]

It's one game, but the defense is going to be fine IMO. Especially if they keep giving Orlov and Jensen the lion's share of the 5v5 minutes.

One thing about this D vs last year, they can all skate well, no antique pylons here. It also has to help that JC isn't broken.

This defense may not strike fear with their toughness or snarl, but they can all skate and none of them shy way from a check when needed.

 

[Cappy76]

I think the best part about last nights game for me was that there was no let up. They kept playing a full 60 mins we didn't have long period of time after we went up a few goals of NY handling play. We took it to them mostly from puck drop and didn't let up. Last year that was a sticking point and teams were let back into games they shouldn't have been. 1 game reaction - Great job keeping the door closed.

Also I'm not seeing a lot of love on VV but he played exceptionally well IMO. Can't put my finger on it but last night something looked different with his play. Very efficient with his movements nothing unnecessary and made the saves that needed to be made along with a few great ones (the one on Kakko comes to mind)

 

[Raikkonen]

Id like to see Caps play like this against proven contender first. Then Ill believe

But it was fun anyway

 

[tenken00]

 

[Bananas]

Why, oh why, do I even think about paying attention to WFT when Ovechkin is still plying his trade in town?

 

[zappa4ever]

Thankfully Vanecek came up big the 1st few minutes of the game to keep it 0-0, and a few other spots in the 1st before the Caps started shaking off the rust and playing well+together, could've been a much different game

other than that you couldn't ask for a better opening game of the season;
esp. love NYR having a big goose egg into the 3rd, holding Zibanejad/Panarin to just about invisible

 

[um]

Also, I like Ovi's strategy here. Smart.

It feels like players don't really f*** with Ovechkin anymore.

He's a legendary player and everyone respects him too much.

 

[Neil Racki]

I think the best part about last nights game for me was that there was no let up. They kept playing a full 60 mins we didn't have long period of time after we went up a few goals of NY handling play.

Youre post just reminded me we had a 3rd period letdown problem last year.

I forgot about that.

 

[g00n]

Youre post just reminded me we had a 3rd period letdown problem last year.

I forgot about that.

I thought about it after the Rongos had one on the board and were looking to go on the PP again, and the f***ing TNT crew (basically Caps-hating Olczyk) started hyperventilating about "IF THEY GET ONE HERE, LOOK OUT!!" or whatever.

Yes because suddenly being down 5-2 late in the 3rd is practically tied.

 

[txpd]

You wouldn't know it listening to the usual anti-Cap suspects during the broadcast, who as usual spent most of the game talking about what NYR were doing wrong to stop the Caps, or gushing over some banal play by some Rongo, including Panarin.

Scoreboard, jackasses.

Get with the program. The Rangers were the feature. The Caps the opposition. Just as with many here the Rangers are an exciting new playoff team and the Caps are old news/bubble at best. What happened last night was not supposed to

 

[txpd]

It feels like players don't really f*** with Ovechkin anymore.

He's a legendary player and everyone respects him too much.

Talk to Frédéric

 

[Neil Racki]

Might change my mind later but for now...

I appreciate you being our team moderator.

Thank you.

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Saturdays game is a "veteran" game and my pop told me he is trying to get tickets for $4 a piece? I told him hes smoking crack, no way hes getting $4 tickets for Saturdays game .. veteran armed services thing or not.

 

[HTFN]

It's one game, but the defense is going to be fine IMO. Especially if they keep giving Orlov and Jensen the lion's share of the 5v5 minutes.

It's obviously too early to go parading around but I really hope this is an example of what I was saying: won't need to push many people out of your own crease if the opponent can't even get the puck in sniffing distance.

 

[um]

Talk to Frédéric

oh yea, that guy

 

[Neil Racki]

Talk to Frédéric

I think Trent got the message ... a couple of times.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Thankfully Vanecek came up big the 1st few minutes of the game to keep it 0-0, and a few other spots in the 1st before the Caps started shaking off the rust and playing well+together, could've been a much different game

other than that you couldn't ask for a better opening game of the season;
esp. love NYR having a big goose egg into the 3rd, holding Zibanejad/Panarin to just about invisible

He's the only Ranger that terrifies me. He can change the momentum quick and just makes the most of his chances. Fox is a great upcoming defenseman and I was overall happy with the Caps. Zibanejad is just lethal.

 

[Ridley Simon]

It feels like players don't really f*** with Ovechkin anymore.

He's a legendary player and everyone respects him too much.

Not really though. That toolbag Frederic was all over him last year.

edit — I see I was beaten to the “punch” on this one