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Capitals v. Penguins – Game 4

Posted by on May 8, 2009 No comments

Well, I was hoping tonight would be an elimination game, but the Capitals got trounced on Wednesday night. Not trounced so much in the score though. Varlamov was out of his mind once again.

Some takeaways:

  • Caps gave their worst performance of the playoffs. Just horrid.
  • Penguins gave their best of the series for sure. I didn’t watch their last series.
  • Caps still forced OT.
  • Calls went one way all night. I’m not going to say that is bias, because when one team is in their own end all night being handled, they tend to take penalties. It comes with fatigue. However, I will say that when a player gets pushed into the net by an opposing player, and that player is called for delay of game… That’s iffy. And there were other calls just as iffy. But so it goes.
  • When we get some defense, we will be seriously tough to play. Varlamov has kept us in many, MANY games.

Caps are up in the series, two games to one. Tonight has the potential to be a huge momentum booster for the winning team. Unfortunately, game 5 is tomorrow so anything can happen then once fatigue sets in. I’m hoping for no OT tonight, and a win for the Caps of course.

Go Caps!

Capitals v. Penguins – Game 3

Posted by on May 6, 2009 3 comments

Game 2 Summary:
Ovechkin had a hat trick

Crosby whined about hats. For the face of the NHL he sure hates tradition.

Kunitz tried to take Varlamov’s head off with a crosscheck to the throat, but was only fined. As far as I’m concerned that means open season on winter chickens.

Crosby also had a hat trick, with the third goal coming after the aforementioned crosscheck to the throat that wasn’t called.

Ovechkin had this to say.

Game 2 Aftermath Summary:
Penguins throwing everything at the media. Alleging Ovechkin uses an illegal stick. Alleging the Caps are setting illegal picks on faceoffs. Pens fans hating Leonsis for restricting ticket purchases.

My take? Keep whining, Pens and Pens fans… That worked out so well for the Rangers.

Game 3 is tonight at Mellon Arena. They’ve declared today “Black & Gold Day”, but are calling for a white out. Not too bright up there. Of course, they are giving out white t-shirts to accomplish the latter. Something I’m proud to say Verizon Center never has to do to have the Red Rockin’ all night.

I’ll be at Bugsy’s, where I’ve watched every playoff road victory so far. Can’t break the cycle.

GO CAPS!

Capitals v. Penguins – Game 2

Posted by on May 4, 2009 2 comments

Saturday’s victory for the Capitals featured an amazing save by rookie goalie sensation Simeon Varlamov. This thing will be on highlight reels for a decade.

Tonight is Game 2. I hear Sidney’s been practicing into open nets all weekend, and likely having nightmares about Varlamov.

I’m off to Verizon Center shortly. GO CAPS!

Capitals v. Penguins – Game 1

Posted by on May 2, 2009 No comments

Round 2!

The Caps have advanced to the second round, and are facing their most hated rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The media and drama will be insane around this series. The ultimate battle between Crosby/Malkin v. Ovechkin/Semin. Varlamov and the Capitals defensive corps was aces against the Rangers, but can they hold up to the offensive threats of Pittsburgh? Pittsburgh eliminated Philadelphia, but can their squad stop the Capitals’ offensive juggernaut?

Penguins want redemption in the finals, but they have to get there first. Capitals haven’t advanced past the first round in 11 years, but they don’t want to go home yet, either.

Puck drops at one o’clock. Well, one o’clock plus whatever fluff NBC adds. So probably 1:20.

Off to the game!

Capitals v. Rangers – Game 7

Posted by on April 28, 2009 No comments

Here we go.

Win or go home.

Let’s get it done, boys!

GO CAPS!