Redskin4ever Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hersh said: Shoot the puck. This is absurd. Yeah, I can't figure out why they won't shoot the puck. Obviously, they aren't going to score if they don't shoot. But the other thing is they aren't forcing Carolina to have to block shots. They are blocking the ones the Caps do take, but blocking shots takes a toll over a series. The Caps aren't forcing them to have to make those choices and block those shots. All around, it's just a terrible game through 2 periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Redskin4ever said: Yeah, I can't figure out why they won't shoot the puck. Obviously, they aren't going to score if they don't shoot. But the other thing is they aren't forcing Carolina to have to block shots. They are blocking the ones the Caps do take, but blocking shots takes a toll over a series. The Caps aren't forcing them to have to make those choices and block those shots. All around, it's just a terrible game through 2 periods. Even if the Canes goalie makes a save, you get offensive zone draws out of it if the goalie holds the puck. All they've gotten on goalie in the last 27 game minutes is a weak backhand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 shot that period? Poor play is one thing, that's embarrassment territory.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 It's easy to say "just shoot the puck", but I haven't seen much in the way of opportunities to just throw it at the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Question for any one: Did the Caps have a game like this last playoff run where they just got crushed? Just now, PokerPacker said: It's easy to say "just shoot the puck", but I haven't seen much in the way of opportunities to just throw it at the net. A couple times getting across the blue line they are trying to weave instead of firing on goal or at the point. Not a lot which makes passing up the opportunities look even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanRob Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Now I feel stupid for laughing at the lightings low shots on goal thru two periods last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hersh said: Question for any one: Did the Caps have a game like this last playoff run where they just got crushed? Maybe one of the Tampa games? I think all the games vs "lesser" (CBJ) were nail biters until we lost. But to answer your question, hell no. We never looked that bad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Carolina's had one good period. They got a fluky goal (that should've been called for holding the stick in front of the net) in the first period and some fortunate stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanRob Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Just now, PokerPacker said: Carolina's had one good period. They got a fluky goal (that should've been called for holding the stick in front of the net) in the first period and some fortunate stops. I hate to disagree, but they have dominated this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, PokerPacker said: Carolina's had one good period. They got a fluky goal (that should've been called for holding the stick in front of the net) in the first period and some fortunate stops. There are homers and there are HOMERS. The Caps played 10 good minutes this game. The same first 10 minutes of the game in game 2. Carolina has a fluky goal or two but they are stomping the Caps this game and they have been playing well against the Caps this series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskin4ever Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, PokerPacker said: Carolina's had one good period. They got a fluky goal (that should've been called for holding the stick in front of the net) in the first period and some fortunate stops. I like the optimism and the glass half full outlook, but the Canes are dominating through 2 periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max21 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanRob Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Score. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Okay, I'm watching this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Niedereiter 's been a turd all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 So the Caps come out in the 3rd with no fire to get to the loose puck. Yeah I think they know they are not going to win this one and now are just passing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I'm not saying Carolina hasn't been better, but the first and second periods were completely different games. They completely dominated the second period, but the first was a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmsy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 A little late for the Caps to start showing fire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 That should be a 5 minute major Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Ok, Dougie Hamilton got away without a suspension. THAT has to be a suspension. Cross check to the guys head. Intent. Force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, PokerPacker said: I'm not saying Carolina hasn't been better, but the first and second periods were completely different games. They completely dominated the second period, but the first was a game. The Caps had one shot on goal the last 10 minutes of the first period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskin4ever Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I didn't get to see game 2, but in this game, the Hurricanes PK has basically abandoned the typical PK defense and is just chasing the puck. It seems the Caps have trouble with the more aggressive PKs. I hope the coaches adjust before game 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Dumb penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Oh, look, more holding-the-stick. We go to the box for trying to get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFanRob Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I’m not even joking when I say this. I don’t know how you come back from a game this bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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