Plus: The Caps needed a better effort tonight than in Game 1, and they got just that. Yes, the bar was so low it was practically waiting in line to buy a ticket at the Metro station…but clear it they did, looking much more invested and capable of silencing the Canes’ manic attack (as much as one can calm a hamster hopped up on caffeine). Huge, huge game for big #43 in … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game 2 Recap: Caps Even Up Series in 3-1 Win
The Narrative: The Shot Total, The Turnover(s), and The Draws
Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game 1 Recap: Carolina Takes 1-0 Series Lead with 2-1 OT Win
Plus: Logan Thompson was stellar tonight. The Washington Capitals’ shot production was absolutely anemic tonight, but they were able to take a 1-0 lead into the third period because of Thompson. Minus: You simply can’t win an NHL playoff game with just 14 shots on goal. Our Three Stars: * Jaccob Slavin (OTGWG) ** Logan Thompson (31 saves) *** Aliaksei Protas (1G) Up Next: … [Read more...] about Capitals vs. Hurricanes Game 1 Recap: Carolina Takes 1-0 Series Lead with 2-1 OT Win
The Narrative: Puck Management, Exit Stage Left, and Pro-jection
Puck Management It’s impossible to overstate how important the Caps’ puck management – specifically in their own end – is likely to be to their chances at success in this series. We’ve seen what happens when they’re sloppy, and it isn’t pretty. And now they’re facing a team that absolutely feasts on that slop: As unreliable as giveaways and takeaways are as stats… Source … [Read more...] about The Narrative: Puck Management, Exit Stage Left, and Pro-jection
Sunday Caps Clips: Ramping Up for Round Two
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