Result:
4-2 Caps Win
My Player of the Game:
Alexander Ovechkin
2 Goals
1 Assist
Wow, I just realized this is the first time I'm made "Alex the Great" my player of the game. What can I say he earned it today doing what he does best, creating opportunities. Yes he was cheating the zone and dropping out of the play to get break aways but that's what he's here for.
Thoughts:
Strong game, I really don't have much to say on it today. We have been playing better defense of late. We have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 5 of the last 6 games. That being said we still let up late in the game and allowed 41 shots. At least 2 of thoes games all the credit should go to the goalies (this game included). I'm not going to harp on it too bad though because we are letting up with a good lead (3-0) tonight. It's something we need to fix by the playoffs but for now...In Bruce we trust.
Caps Homework:
We need better defense on the PK.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Scoring Predictions
Ok, I thought it might be fun to take a look at the roster and predict how many goals each player will score. Have fun and comment.
Alex Ovechkin
60
Nicklas Backstrom
20
Alexander Semin
40
Mike Green
20
Brooks Laich
20
Brendan Morrison
20
Mike Knuble
25
Matt Bradley
15
Chris Clark
5
Dave Steckel
5
Even with the injury I still think Flash will pull out 10-15 but I won't commit to that yet.
Alex Ovechkin
60
Nicklas Backstrom
20
Alexander Semin
40
Mike Green
20
Brooks Laich
20
Brendan Morrison
20
Mike Knuble
25
Matt Bradley
15
Chris Clark
5
Dave Steckel
5
Even with the injury I still think Flash will pull out 10-15 but I won't commit to that yet.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Caps vs. Flyers 10/27/09
Let's see if I can get back into the swing of things after some time off.
Result:
4-2 Caps Win
My Player of the Game:
Jose Theodore
41 Saves
I know what you're thinking and I thought hard about giving this to Backstrom's 4 point night. However, Theo came up big when it counted and when the Flyers were pouring on not just shots, but solid shots. Theo gets my vote.
Thoughts:
With the exception of about 4 min. to start the second period i saw a solid game. No there wasn't any secondary scoring (you won't believe I'm saying this) but it doesn't always matter. Look we all know I'm big on secondary scoring but the top line is the top line for a reason. The secondary lines still had a good game keeping up intensity and a strong fore-check.
I know I already said it under the player of the game but great game for Theo. More games like that and maybe our goal tending will finally get some respect.
Caps Homework:
Still a few unnecessary penalties late in the game with a lead.
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Result:
4-2 Caps Win
My Player of the Game:
Jose Theodore
41 Saves
I know what you're thinking and I thought hard about giving this to Backstrom's 4 point night. However, Theo came up big when it counted and when the Flyers were pouring on not just shots, but solid shots. Theo gets my vote.
Thoughts:
With the exception of about 4 min. to start the second period i saw a solid game. No there wasn't any secondary scoring (you won't believe I'm saying this) but it doesn't always matter. Look we all know I'm big on secondary scoring but the top line is the top line for a reason. The secondary lines still had a good game keeping up intensity and a strong fore-check.
I know I already said it under the player of the game but great game for Theo. More games like that and maybe our goal tending will finally get some respect.
Caps Homework:
Still a few unnecessary penalties late in the game with a lead.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Caps vs. Thrashers 10/22/09
Result:
5-4 Caps Win
My Player of the Game:
Jeff Schultz
1 Goal
2 Assists
+3 Rating
Hands down. I've been reading fan comments on various news sources and there has been a lot of hate for Schultz, this game should quiet that down.
Thoughts:
The second period was as great as the third was terrible. Let's take the one at a time.
The second; nothing wrong here. The Caps allowed no goals and played passable defense. The key tonight was secondary scoring. Any game the Caps can put up 5 goals and Ovechkin doesn't score one of them things are going well.
The third; not much good here. I hate; no wait LOVE to say I told you so. I said in my last post that the PP was dangerous (giving up 2 breakaways). We got lucky then, but not tonight. I'm frankly amazed we won a game when the opponent had more short handed goals than we had PP goals. Varley did well considering a break down in the defense but he showed his inconsistency and why Theo should be our number 1.
On the plus side, we showed that we are not a one (or two) trick pony. Good job for Clark, Schultz and Brads picking up their games with one of our major gunners out of the game.
Caps Homework:
60 minutes in a game fellas...
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Semin Out vs. Atlanta
Due to illness Alexander Semin will not be on the ice tonight against Atlanta.
Jose Theodore is expected to start in net.
Boyd Gordon and John Erskine are also likely to be out. We may see Shaone Morrisonn back in action.
Keith Aucoin and Alexandre Giroux have been recalled from Hershey.
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Flash is back on ice!
Thomas Fleishmann practiced on ice with the team yesterday. The coaching staff still says he is a week to 10 days from returning to the active roster. READ MORE HERE.
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