Washington Caps-Carolina Hurricanes GDT

[troyerlaw]

Don't want to be too negative. That was a fun game. But man, is Dowd still injured or something? He hasn't looked good since his return.

Yeah i’d prefer a healthy Sgarbossa 4C vs. whatever Dowd issue is

 

[hb12xchamps]

Our goat Matthew Phillips with only 4:15 of ice time? Call up Ethen Frank

 

[Calicaps]

important fact about today's game: this team has been a near-guaranteed L when giving up 3 or more goals. tonight they fought back for the W. HUGE

 

[TheSmokingMan]

Heart attack Caps are back! I don't think I've felt this many ups and downs in a game this season. Great win! Felt like a playoff game.

 

[twabby]

My game puck goes to the obvious choice in Sonny Milano for his first career hat trick.

A lot of honorable mentions: Charlie Lindgren, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Dylan Strome, Connor McMichael, and Alex Ovechkin.

 

[McVechkin]

Can’t remember the last time I was so fired up for a caps goal than those 3rd period tucks. Good to have that feeling back. These guys are flawed, but they are battling, they have some young guys seizing moments with a blend of vet resurgence. What’s not to love.

 

[DWGie26]

Wow! That was so much fun! One of the best games this year. I got to see Toronto kick our ass live. couldn’t make it to this game!

 

[Nogatco Rd]

One team trying to stay in it while the other wants division title.

fwiw the Canes are probably fine with finishing 2nd in the division and matching up with the 3rd metro team, rather than finishing first and likely facing TBL in the first round..

I was reading a projection the other day that had the Canes cup odds going DOWN with a win bc it meant they were that much more likely to draw Tampa

 

[Block]

Went back and looked at Aho's high stick. That was not a missed lifting of the stick, he straight up slashed Dowd in the face intentionally.

 

[troyerlaw]

I liked CMM and Jimi togther in OT. Made the speed/skill deficit between the two teams a little less glaring

 

[twabby]

#1: Quantity over quality

A lot of quantity (66 corsi events) but a lot of quality looks as well. Call this one a push.

#2: Exploit the well-known Phillips-Wilson Differential

Phillips was a non-factor. But on the other hand zero minus a net-negative is a net-positive.

#3: Contain Rod Brind'Amour

Rod Brind'Amour is great at working the refs, but the Capitals were able to contain his antics and win the penalty battle. Great gameplanning by Spencer Carbery to neutralize Brind'Amour.

 

[DWGie26]

minutes were interesting tonight. Phillips with 4. Strome with 25. OV 22. Alexyev only 8 minutes and JC74 almost 30. Hopefully Oshie and/or Protas plays tomorrow so MP can go back to 13F.

 

[McVechkin]

fwiw the Canes are probably fine with finishing 2nd in the division and matching up with the 3rd metro team, rather than finishing first and likely facing TBL in the first round..

I was reading a projection the other day that had the Canes cup odds going DOWN with a win bc it meant they were that much more likely to draw Tampa

Meh. First seed in the east isnt locked up either. Too many variables right now.

 

[zappa4ever]

Holy mostaccioli!

 

[McVechkin]

Feel like that final playoff spot is down to caps wings and flyers.

 

[troyerlaw]

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My game puck goes to the obvious choice in Sonny Milano for his first career hat trick.

A lot of honorable mentions: Charlie Lindgren, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Dylan Strome, Connor McMichael, and Alex Ovechkin.

Emily Engel-Natzke oughta get an HM too. She is absolute money w/ the challenges

 

[SherVaughn30]

Important win. Fun game, but have to do better in the defensive zone. The goalie change in the third was the right decision.

Both teams stunk defensively. Kuemper was losing the game for us in the first 2 periods! All 4 goals he could have stopped(first 2 he shouldn't have left his crease to play the puck, even the 3rd Canes goal as Kuemper looked scared in the net).

The 2 goals Lindgren gave up were not his fault whatsoever. Canes PP goal Lindgren was kind of still cold and the 2nd one was a fluke.

Caps PP won this game by going 3/6 to save us from being out scored 5-3 even strength.

Feel like that final playoff spot is down to caps wings and flyers.

After the Jets come to town, 2 days later the Wings come to town!

 

[SherVaughn30]

8 mins only for Alexeyev. If Carbs/Love can't trust him, then maybe it's time to switch back to Bear or someone else!

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

DVR'd the game, and just got finished.

All I have to say is..............LFG!!!

 

[mad4comp]

8 mins only for Alexeyev. If Carbs/Love can't trust him, then maybe it's time to switch back to Bear or someone else!

Rofl bear? Sorry, I'd rather see AA gain some experience. AA isn't that bad, he'll learn, but Bear is just downright horrendous.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

AA kinda blows….another coach who doesn’t trust him…..

 

[SherVaughn30]

Rofl bear? Sorry, I'd rather see AA gain some experience. AA isn't that bad, he'll learn, but Bear is just downright horrendous.

Alexeyev shows some good signs at times but still isn't trusted to play 15 min a night. Let us be real, Caps can't have 6 D in their lineup but only go with 5 of them the majority of the game. If Alexeyev can't consistently give 15 mins a game, then you have to dress someone else.

 

[usiel]

Rofl bear? Sorry, I'd rather see AA gain some experience. AA isn't that bad, he'll learn, but Bear is just downright horrendous.

Bear's mobility has not looked great and for an undersigned D not a fan. He gets out muscled on heavy forecheck. Give me AA's big body at least.

 

[SherVaughn30]

The trashing of Bear is uncalled for. The guy came back from a major injury with no training camp/preseason. He won't be able to catch up with the rest of the roster. Give him a normal offseason and then I think he will be in better shape for next season.

Bear's mobility has not looked great and for an undersigned D not a fan. He gets out muscled on heavy forecheck. Give me AA's big body at least.

For like only 10 mins a game?

 

[usiel]

The trashing of Bear is uncalled for. The guy came back from a major injury with no training camp/preseason. He won't be able to catch up with the rest of the roster. Give him a normal offseason and then I think he will be in better shape for next season.


For like only 10 mins a game?

Hey I'm holding off on passing judgement on Bear till a healthy off-season and see how he looks next seasons.

AA just needs game time. Consistency is always the name of the game for young dmen. Since the caps are not in a full rebuild they are pretty anal giving young D some leash.