On The Eve of the New Season: North of the Border Editio
The Caps finally show some mental toughness in the playoffs. Now the Pens…God help me.
I'm sure the nerves will ramp up, or that I know how a majority of these Pens series have gone, but I am pretty calm thinking about that series. I feel like this might be flipped and the Caps can hit the Pens in the jaw to start the series. The Jackets were tough but didn't get lose 10 in a row until that game 4 win? The Leafs may have been the kickstart the Caps needed.
It's still the Pens and it's still the Caps. We'll see. I have hope!
It's still the Pens and it's still the Caps. We'll see. I have hope!
With Chicago and Columbus both out, this feels like way to big of a series for the second round. *shakes fist at silly NHL playoff format*
I for the life of me don't understand the format. To get division rivalries going? Beating a "fast" team gives me some hope for sure. Holtby needs to play like he did last night…if he does, we can move on.
Yes it's to get divisional rivalries going. But then they made the insane concession of the two wild cards which blows that idea up (not that it was a particular meritorious idea to begin with.)
So stupid. Those caps tix are already through the roof for Thursday. I really think this is it for this core if they can't make it this year. Then again this has been happening for a decade so who knows if Leonsis will want changes.
I told you there was nothing to worry about unless you had Boudreau behind the bench.
I too disagree with the format change. The Caps should be playing the Rangers and the Ducks should be playing Nashville.
I too disagree with the format change. The Caps should be playing the Rangers and the Ducks should be playing Nashville.
On the bright side, no Boudreau behind the bench for game 7.
How do you follow the puck? I don't like this sport and fighting is boring and cliche. Plus, people who wear hockey jerseys look gd ridiculous.
herman wrote:
How do you follow the puck? I don't like this sport and fighting is boring and cliche. Plus, people who wear hockey jerseys look gd ridiculous.
I follow with my eyes. The fighting doesn't happen all that much in the playoffs [if at all] no team wants to be on the PK or lose a player for the misconduct. Caps have been mashing the Pens this series. Jackets did the same thing though. After the Caps went down 3-1 I lost faith. Orlov kicked in a goal for christs sake. I foresee the end of the season tonight. All I want is to be proven wrong and for the Caps to somehow storm back and win 3 in a row… sigh.
EDIT: also holy shit the Ducks lol
DeathFromAbove1979 wrote:EDIT: also holy shit the Ducks lol
Yeah, quite the roller coaster ride this weekend. The only thing allowing me to sleep last night and the next two is the lack of Boudreau, but it's impossible to forget the last 4 years….
I did receive this text last night though: "the Ducks have a better chance of winning a game 7 then the Caps ever beating the pens in in best of 7 series" and surprisingly it wasn't from Godsshoeshine
I, posted that comment after I had had two beers, after I normally don't drink. That's why I don't drink.
herman wrote:
I, posted that comment after I had had two beers, after I normally don't drink. That's why I don't drink.
The part about people who wear hockey jerseys was spot on.
vansmack wrote:i am a firm believer that the caps are due at some pointDeathFromAbove1979 wrote:EDIT: also holy shit the Ducks lol
Yeah, quite the roller coaster ride this weekend. The only thing allowing me to sleep last night and the next two is the lack of Boudreau, but it's impossible to forget the last 4 years….
I did receive this text last night though: "the Ducks have a better chance of winning a game 7 then the Caps ever beating the pens in in best of 7 series" and surprisingly it wasn't from Godsshoeshine
Space wrote:If hockey wants to take back the youth market, they need to move their apparel deal from Reebok to Brooks Brothers.herman wrote:
I, posted that comment after I had had two beers, after I normally don't drink. That's why I don't drink.
The part about people who wear hockey jerseys was spot on.
godsshoeshine wrote:
i am a firm believer that the caps are due at some point
First off, f-you for not including the Ducks in that statement.
Secondly, nice casual bone throw in the direction of the caps, your clever use of "at some point" indicates you may not think it's tonight. Well played.
And lastly, I didn't sleep at all last night. Whatever happens in the first game, DO NOT go to overtime as it will just prolong my agony.
vansmack wrote:
"the Ducks have a better chance of winning a game 7 then the Caps ever beating the pens in in best of 7 series" and surprisingly it wasn't from Godsshoeshine
I'll take the Caps over the Ducks. Ducks will learn "Ah shit I guess it wasn't JUST Boudreau".
Caps have outplayed the Pens almost the entire series. I think Pens puck luck runs out and being outplayed catches up to them, if it hasn't already. They looked completely lost and out matched in game 6. Fleury allowed 8 straight goals to the Caps since game 5. IT'S TIME.
…..r-right?
vansmack wrote:godsshoeshine wrote:
i am a firm believer that the caps are due at some point
First off, f-you for not including the Ducks in that statement.
Secondly, nice casual bone throw in the direction of the caps, your clever use of "at some point" indicates you may not think it's tonight. Well played.
And lastly, I didn't sleep at all last night. Whatever happens in the first game, DO NOT go to overtime as it will just prolong my agony.
see the reasoning behind both points is predicting game 7s is a fools errand
DeathFromAbove1979 wrote:I'll take the Caps over the Ducks. Ducks will learn "Ah shit I guess it wasn't JUST Boudreau".
I'll show you my Stanley Cup if you show me yours?
