Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Keep an eye on how low the Caps forwards play in their zone here. Our defense has time and space to shoot at the expense of our forwards, who are being checked extra tight. We need an offensive defensman not only to score, but to pull those forwards up to open up some more space lower down. Granted, we're on a 6 on 5 so obvously Washington is going to play defensive, but this has been a theme all night, and all season. Edited January 11, 2015 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 There was nothing good about this game. Regroup and beat the Sabres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datterberg1340 626 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 that was way too easy for the Caps disappointing effort from the good guys tonight hope they come to play on Tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 Can't play little more than a third of the game and expect to win. *shrugs* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barabbas16 499 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 Crap effort leads to crap result. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 The loss of Jimmy hurts and we weren't playing good enough tonight. But we're still 2-2 on this roadtrip. Not too bad, I can live with that. Keep an eye on how low the Caps forwards play in their zone here. Our defense has time and space to shoot at the expense of our forwards, who are being checked extra tight. We need an offensive defensman not only to score, but to pull those forwards up to open up some more space lower down. Granted, we're on a 6 on 5 so obvously Washington is going to play defensive, but this has been a theme all night, and all season. Good point. But he won't reduce our turnovers, at least not on two pairs. Wings really need to work on these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 What was the refrain before the game? We are headed in the right direction? Too bad they all can't be Edmonton and Calgary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 Awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 #freeweiss Does LGW still make tee shirts? I would buy this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 What was the refrain before the game? We are headed in the right direction? Too bad they all can't be Edmonton and Calgary. C'mon, don't be that guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 C'mon, don't be that guy. Just sour grapes because I spent a lot of money to watch the team phone it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 For some reason, I thought this game was a late start, so I missed most of it. Seems like that was a good thing. Looks like Howard was hurt pretty bad. Apparently Monster is a week or so away from game shape, perhaps we see him back a bit sooner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 i am happy i turned it off to watch american sniper. i just wish i turned it off sooner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 Not surprised. We suck the first game after going out West. Trust me I learned the hard way when I went to a playoff game after they got back from playing the Coyotes a few years back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 10 yr, or something else? Just picked up the Balvenie 15 yr Single Barrel Sherry Cask...Holy Sherried Goodness Batman! 12 yr. It's a little smoother than the 10 yr old and the few € more are well invested in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 Drunk. What does the first one to not die get? 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 For some reason, I thought this game was a late start, so I missed most of it. Seems like that was a good thing. Looks like Howard was hurt pretty bad. Apparently Monster is a week or so away from game shape, perhaps we see him back a bit sooner? Tbh, I'd be perfectly happy if they just turned the reigns over to Mrazek full time while Jimmy is out. Obviously Gus will play some, but I'd be more comfortable having Petr in the starter role for the next little while. After a shaky start to the year, he's been extremely good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Tbh, I'd be perfectly happy if they just turned the reigns over to Mrazek full time while Jimmy is out. Obviously Gus will play some, but I'd be more comfortable having Petr in the starter role for the next little while. After a shaky start to the year, he's been extremely good. If Mrazek is winning, they'll keep him in.If not, well see Gus. But it looks like we got a couple weeks of Mrazek for him to try to steal the back up role for good. Edited January 11, 2015 by jimmyemeryhunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites