ya I know, marky isn't laughing though knowing his character, I bet he said its all on me. They didn't let it totally slip away, I thought they were the better team after the timeout, so there is that positive.
- Bettmanhatesus

He said if I was even close to decent we win this game.

He did take ownership and he was correct. Looking forward to watching the Comets tonight.

I thought the Caps were manhandling some of our smaller players, causing them to be out of position or making bad plays.
Markstrom had a fough game, as he was struggling with the puck all game.
Hopefully they learn from this.
Also, Green should have called a timeout, earlier.
- Reubenkincade

Keep an eye on that if we get ever get into the playoffs.

Keep an eye on that if we get ever get into the playoffs.
- VanHockeyGuy

Meh - coaching/game planning can put that in your favor. If a smaller team is optimizing speed & chemistry, the bully team looks slow/uncoordinated/outmatched. If the smaller team is trying to outbully the bullies, they get steamrolled. Don’t play their game, optimize your own. That means puck control > dump and chase. An emphasis on time of possession - make their bullies chase you around & get tired.

Last night the Canucks were facing a travelling team on the 2nd night of a back to back and because they played to hold a lead (passive/not trying to control play), they got dominated/outworked in what was the Caps 7th period in 2 nights. That might be the most pathetic part of the collapse.

Stop all the whining, this is the team that Benning has built and you don't get a choice in how it is used by Green. Just enjoy the ride, last night was entertaining and that's all I can ask for.

Meh - coaching/game planning can put that in your favor. If a smaller team is optimizing speed & chemistry, the bully team looks slow/uncoordinated/outmatched. If the smaller team is trying to outbully the bullies, they get steamrolled. Don’t play their game, optimize your own. That means puck control > dump and chase. An emphasis on time of possession - make their bullies chase you around & get tired.

Last night the Canucks were facing a travelling team on the 2nd night of a back to back and because they played to hold a lead (passive/not trying to control play), they got dominated/outworked in what was the Caps 7th period in 2 nights. That might be the most pathetic part of the collapse.
- DrChristianTroy

During a long playoff series physicality certainly comes into play Doc. Hopefully Ferland finds his game when and if that happens. One good thing was the points were distributed good. Still there should be a bag skate in order.

Stop all the whining, this is the team that Benning has built and you don't get a choice in how it is used by Green. Just enjoy the ride, last night was entertaining and that's all I can ask for.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Put the pom poms down.

You didn't make pizza yesterday did you?

During a long playoff series physicality certainly comes into play Doc. Hopefully Ferland finds his game when and if that happens. One good thing was the points were distributed good. Still there should be a bag skate in order.
- VanHockeyGuy

I will be happy just making the playoffs. I don't expect any kind of deep run in the PO . I would be thrilled just winning one game.

I still think this team is 2-3 years away from being a threat in the PO.

During a long playoff series physicality certainly comes into play Doc. Hopefully Ferland finds his game when and if that happens. One good thing was the points were distributed good. Still there should be a bag skate in order.
- VanHockeyGuy

This is the NHL, margin between teams size and speed is minor. Margin of victories are minor.

Got beat in one period by probably the best team in the NHL right now. Marky makes a single save and could be talking a 5-4 game instead. Or even in the shootout if Marky makes one more stop, they might win.

Someone needs to be an intangible on a night like that. PP scored 1-6, Marky didn't make enough saves. Green didn't win enough match ups and sometimes the other team just gets lucky.

Meh - coaching/game planning can put that in your favor. If a smaller team is optimizing speed & chemistry, the bully team looks slow/uncoordinated/outmatched. If the smaller team is trying to outbully the bullies, they get steamrolled. Don’t play their game, optimize your own. That means puck control > dump and chase. An emphasis on time of possession - make their bullies chase you around & get tired.


Last night the Canucks were facing a travelling team on the 2nd night of a back to back and because they played to hold a lead (passive/not trying to control play), they got dominated/outworked in what was the Caps 7th period in 2 nights. That might be the most pathetic part of the collapse.
- DrChristianTroy

That may work, if the bullies are big and slow, but Washington has size with speed.

Their players were putting pressure on the puck carrier all night, including Lars Eller, who on more than 1 occassion, made a small defenseman on the Canucks, look like an NCAA player
I wouldn't say that the Canucks were dominated in the 3rd, they gave up 6 shots on goal, some of the players just seemed to stop skating

I will be happy just making the playoffs. I don't expect any kind of deep run in the PO . I would be thrilled just winning one game.

I still think this team is 2-3 years away from being a threat in the PO.
- VANTEL

Work hard and entertain is all I ask for. They entertained but...

Sure make the playoffs for experience, it's a start right?

This is the NHL, margin between teams size and speed is minor. Margin of victories are minor.

Got beat in one period by probably the best team in the NHL right now. Marky makes a single save and could be talking a 5-4 game instead. Or even in the shootout if Marky makes one more stop, they might win.

Someone needs to be an intangible on a night like that. PP scored 1-6, Marky didn't make enough saves. Green didn't win enough match ups and sometimes the other team just gets lucky.
- manvanfan

Totally correct.

That may work, if the bullies are big and slow, but Washington has size with speed.

Their players were putting pressure on the puck carrier all night, including Lars Eller, who on more than 1 occassion, made a small defenseman on the Canucks, look like an NCAA player
I wouldn't say that the Canucks were dominated in the 3rd, they gave up 6 shots on goal, some of the players just seemed to stop skating
- Reubenkincade

Are you talking about the untradable one?

Work hard and entertain is all I ask for. They entertained but...

Sure make the playoffs for experience, it's a start right?
- VanHockeyGuy

I agree.

I think when Bo is 28 , Petey 25 , Brock 26 Miller 30 that is when you will see a deep team.

Hughes and Petey are just at their beginning.

Are you talking about the untradable one?

- VANTEL

No, the shiny one.

I agree.

I think when Bo is 28 , Petey 25 , Brock 26 Miller 30 that is when you will see a deep team.

Hughes and Petey are just at their beginning.
- VANTEL

Exactly, make the playoffs, find what it's about, take it in and learn from the experience.

No, the shiny one.
- Reubenkincade

Eller went after Stecher too a few times. I will be glad when Roussel comes back . We go from being the hunted to being the hunter.

He is a clown and that is why I like him

Exactly, make the playoffs, find what it's about, take it in and learn from the experience.
- VanHockeyGuy

Eller went after Stecher too a few times. I will be glad when Roussel comes back . We go from being the hunted to being the hunter.

He is a clown and that is why I like him
- VANTEL

Eller had a strong game for the Caps.
Roussel will be a big help to this team.

Eller went after Stecher too a few times. I will be glad when Roussel comes back . We go from being the hunted to being the hunter.

He is a clown and that is why I like him
- VANTEL

Man he's been out awhile. Late November maybe? He certainly brings it, this team needs that element for sure.

Walker is a complete idiot, Shah isn't far behind.
- Reubenkincade

Stop all the whining, this is the team that Benning has built and you don't get a choice in how it is used by Green. Just enjoy the ride, last night was entertaining and that's all I can ask for.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I think your overreacting lol

This team is playing pretty good hockey ...much better than most outside of here would have thought

The caps scored a last second goal followed by some non high danger goals ...hardly coaching there
- Redmile247

Shhhh. We are enjoying his tears 😭 😋

this board they got a point against a much better team, very winnable game but third period collapse by all. Either way, lots of positives to take away. Hoping Demko gets next start.

this board they got a point against a much better team, very winnable game but third period collapse by all. Either way, lots of positives to take away. Hoping Demko gets next start.
- neem55

You can't expect people not to talk about a 3rd period collapse.

You can't expect people not to talk about a 3rd period collapse.

- boonerbuck

Reacting =Overreacting