Post-Game Talk: Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres

[kicksavedave]

I do ask. It's not a static pp. The problem that I see is that the pk is taking the shooting lanes away from Ovechkin and Carlson and denying Oshie the puck. The know the halfwall rw player isn't a threat. The only fix I see is to make that halfwall rw player a threat

They have plenty of answers strategy wise when teams overplay Ovi or JC, but none of the X's and O's matters much if their passing isn't crisp, they lack urgency along the walls, etc. If teams want to overplay Ovi, he can hang out by the left goalpost, they can rotate him up to the point, etc, we've seen them do plenty of schematic things. The sad PP is a symptom of their overall Give-a-Shit level of effort. When they start playing hard for 60 minutes they will get more PPs and more chances means more goals.

 

[Portable Mink]

Umbrellaaaaa

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Hot goalie incoming

 

[txpd]

They have plenty of answers strategy wise when teams overplay Ovi or JC, but none of the X's and O's matters much if their passing isn't crisp, they lack urgency along the walls, etc. If teams want to overplay Ovi, he can hang out by the left goalpost, they can rotate him up to the point, etc, we've seen them do plenty of schematic things. The sad PP is a symptom of their overall Give-a-Shit level of effort. When they start playing hard for 60 minutes they will get more PPs and more chances means more goals.

Or. Its and. The are not overplaying but are taking their shooting lanes away. The shot that is there it s Backstrom because that guy is denying the pass to Oshie

 

[txpd]

what I’m reading is you’re saying Ovy can’t get a good clear shot without introducing a threat on the other side. This goes back to a previous conversation.....When he’s not moving his feet and getting into the shooting positions the D do give (they can’t cover everything), he makes himself an easier cover from a defensive perspective IMO.

a threat on the opposite side would help but they still need more movement IMO.

I see him moving blue line to goal post. There is a guy watching all of that

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I see him moving blue line to goal post. There is a guy watching all of that

well as with all things....age helps contribute to not being able to getting your shot off. I think he can be a lot more active to help alleviate the pressure, or at least be in position to take what the coverage gives.....they can’t cover everything.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Just win.

Ovie score a goal or two... or three.

 

[peterthegreat12]

The fourth line is amazing.

 

[kicksavedave]

4th line looks fabulous.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Flubbed clear/pass by Mr. Norris.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Huge effort from 74 on that clear.

 

[peterthegreat12]

Welp. Get it back.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Clearly not Holtby

 

[caps4cup]

Carlson so bad lately.

 

[kicksavedave]

MarJo sighting.

 

[marcel snapshot]

Nice shift and nice pass from Johansson - unfortunately he plays for them

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Let the wailing and gnashing of teeth begin!

 

[peterthegreat12]

I never thought I’d say this but play Jensen more and Carlson less.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Some decent scoring chances by backy There

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Olofsson was a 7th round pick and that was his 20th goal of the season. Very impressive.

 

[kicksavedave]

When did Mr Burns from the Simpsons become the Sabres HC?

 

[peterthegreat12]

Might Carlsons play have dipped due to just the sheer number of minutes he has played this season? Guy might just need a break.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Simmonds punches Hathaway w/o consequence. Does Willie get a free punch too?

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Sucks for that fan
Puck to the face

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

OK PP. Let’s tie this