2016-17 Washington Capitals Thread - Thanks for Everything, Ovi. It's Time to Move on.. #Firesale

[zoony]

Meet the new Caps, 

[Hersh]

It is absolutely ridiculous that they get two games in less than 24 hours out of the week off with both games on the road. 

[Sticksboi05]

NHL could not have tried harder to give NY a win with this ridiculous schedule.

[Popeman38]

Just now, Hersh said:

It is absolutely ridiculous that they get two games in less than 24 hours out of the week off with both games on the road. 

Only team in the NHL to have that happen. Of course. 

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

Outplayed them after the first period. Bit unlucky afterwards. NYR had only 9 shots after the first period. Plus, they are a ****ty corsi team overall. Not too afraid of them outside of their speed. They don't have the top end talent that PIT does

 

Still... gotta score to win. Lots of missed opportunities. Shooting % regressing to the mean.

 

But the last two games have created a narrative so the hot takes will be out 

[Popeman38]

I don't think the shooting is regressing to the mean so much as our timing is completely off.  Imagine that, taking a week off with no practice affecting timing...

[Bozo the kKklown]

Are the Caps still top 2/3 in puck possession.

 

Thats all that matters.

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

On 2/20/2017 at 10:10 AM, BenningRoadSkin said:

Are the Caps still top 2/3 in puck possession.

 

Thats all that matters.

 

They fluctuate from like fifth to ninth

 

crazy thing that nearly every EC team above them probably won't make the playoffs 

 

 

 

[PleaseBlitz]

On 2/19/2017 at 3:00 PM, Hersh said:

It is absolutely ridiculous that they get two games in less than 24 hours out of the week off with both games on the road. 

 

And matinees (so not even a morning skate). 

[PleaseBlitz]

Looking forward to getting back in the W column, especially against Philly.  

[Popeman38]

Fake ass tough guys, this Philly team. Wanna fight guys when they know the Caps don't wanna drop the gloves. 

 

Looks like the legs are starting to come back and the hands aren't far behind. 4th line had some dominant shifts against the Flyers top line. 

[Popeman38]

And now Goonass hits Nisky knee to knee late. Fake ass tough guys. 

 

And now Goonass goes after Orlov. And Beagle. 

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

**** the Flyers

 

Scoar more

 

Eat a bag of dicks Milbury you ****face

[Warhead36]

Other then New York there is nowhere I enjoy winning more than in Philly

[Popeman38]

Icing. On. The. Cake. 

 

Now get the hatty for Kuzy.

[TheGoodBits]

1 minute ago, Popeman38 said:

Icing. On. The. Cake. 

 

Now get the hatty for Kuzy.

 

He had the chance and passed it up because he likes assists better. What a guy.

[Warhead36]

Need this Kuzy in the playoffs. He was missing last year. He plays like this this playoffs and we win the Cup.

[lovetoaster]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed on Niskanen. I'm happy he came back to the bench, but that was a nasty hit. 

 

**** Philly and **** Gudas. 

[BurgundyMalaise]

Gudas sucks, just a buffoon. Typical Philly asshat kind of player from the olden times.

 

 

Niskanen needs to be close to 100% for the playoffs. He's an unsung hero on this team. We need him

[GoDeep81]

Gritty road win. Still need some wd-40 but getting there..

[Hersh]

15 hours ago, Warhead36 said:

Need this Kuzy in the playoffs. He was missing last year. He plays like this this playoffs and we win the Cup.

We get past the second round at least. 

[btfoom]

I know the old refrain is "Wait until they playoffs" with the Caps, but I have to say that watching this season is actually MORE fun than last season (and I loved last season).

 

Watching the Caps 4th line outplay the fillys first line, especially the shift where they kept the cycle going for the entire shift in the filly's end, was extremely enjoyable to watch.  I can certainly love the next month+ of hockey with the Caps.

[Warhead36]

14 hours ago, Hersh said:

We get passed the second round at least. 

If the Pens can't beat us, nobody can. We get past them, we cruise to the Cup.

[GoDeep81]

Damn, you guys really don't give a ****! lol I think that ties franchise record for home ice wins (13) in a row? Nice job playing w/o 4 starters.. Hope the injury bug is short lived!

[Hersh]

Solid win against a good team. On to Nashville tomorrow at 5.