The NHL Thread

[SirBobalew]

Any Caps fan acting like we already won the series is a moron and I want to punch them.

[Climb2safety]

The caps have been executing that short side pass Ward scored on all season for goals.

[barbogast]

Caps are really getting eaten alive here

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Climb2safety

The caps have been executing that short side pass Ward scored on all season for goals.

I only remember the time Kuznetsov hit Johannson near the end of the season. Then he did it again in the Islanders series. Then Ovie did it in game 1. Can't think of any other time this season they've used that play.

[barbogast]

Obviously not a great first. Still not overly worried, Rags are throwing their best punch right now. Caps could still come back. And even if they lose today they are still in a good spot. Holtby looks very good.

[barbogast]

So looks like I'm flying solo in here for this one? That's cool, prepare to read a whole page of my nonsense

[barbogast]

Much better start. Caps just need to keep tilting the ice a little bit each shift. Holtby's good to go back there. Though Hank's been on point as well. Caps just need to squeak one by King and they're right back in it.

[Dramageek]

I just turned it on at work. Caps are struggling this afternoon. And Ovie, you don't need to be making hits like that.

^ Getting one by the King is easier said than done. But they almost did there.

[barbogast]

Hank with a really fantastic save on that Green shot. Caps turning it up now. Holtby's a beast.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Dramageek

I just turned it on at work. Caps are struggling this afternoon. And Ovie, you don't need to be making hits like that.

^ Getting one by the King is easier said than done. But they almost did there.

Why not? It wasn't dirty. He kept his hands low and stayed on the ice.

[Dramageek]

I miss Brooks Orpik.

[Dramageek]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Why not? It wasn't dirty. He kept his hands low and stayed on the ice.

Looked a little knee-on-kneeish at first glance. But I'm only half-paying attention, so I could be wrong.

[barbogast]

Good lord Lunqvuist is out of his mind right now. Caps are throwing some serious chances at him and he's been mega huge.

[Dramageek]

How did he make that save?

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Dramageek

Looked a little knee-on-kneeish at first glance. But I'm only half-paying attention, so I could be wrong.

Nah I didn't see a knee. Fast saw it in time mostly too and avoided the brunt of it.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Dramageek

How did he make that save?

The dude is a freak. Seriously elite level goaltending from him in this period. Caps are the much better team this period. It's all King right now.

[Dramageek]

Originally Posted by barbogast

Nah I didn't see a knee. Fast saw it in time mostly too and avoided the brunt of it.

Fair enough. Caps are picking it up. But gotta score, preferably one goal this period.

[Dramageek]

There ya go. Game on.

[barbogast]

There it is!! Kuzy!

We are finally seeing the emergence of Evgeny Kuznetsov as an offensive force in this league. Dude's confident as hell right now and this is his highest level by far since he's been in Washington.

[barbogast]

Lunqdvist again. Wow.

[Dramageek]

I must say I do like the MSG organist playing the Game of Thrones theme.

[barbogast]

Caps got caught sleeping a little bit there at the end. Holtby's been huge for them.

[aeroshady]

Looks like a close game from the Box score! Hope I update my phone to another Rangers goal in the third. I worry that they are sitting on the lead again.

Get it done Rangers!!

[Dramageek]

Good goaltending all around that period.

[barbogast]

Originally Posted by Dramageek

Good goaltending all around that period.

I just texted a buddy and said "these goalies are insane". Really good goaltending both ways.

[barbogast]

Best power play in the league needs a goal badly here

[barbogast]

Dammit. That's probably the game.

[Dramageek]

That's a back breaker.

[barbogast]

Caps have showed really well though after the Rangers came out swinging. A split isn't anything to be angry about. If the Caps play like this again they can win game 3. This looks like it's going to be a very good series.

[barbogast]

Holy Alex Ovechkin. Wait till you guys see that goal.