First game vs. Pens in this season
Hockey Gods please be with us!
After the 1st:
I really like how the team is playing tonight. Definitely playoff type of hockey.
Can't believe how fugly Cindy was left unattended next to the net. How could you not pay attention to him? Washington on ice when Cindy scored: Fehr, Knuble, Green, Carlson, Perreault.
Pens definitely singling out Green and hunting him. So far Pens coaching is better.
Seek and destroy. Malkin got what he deserved for wearing Penguins uniform. Go Caps!
Today (12/24) there are 16 videos on YouTube 'Alex Ovechkin destroys Evgeny Malkin'
After the 2nd:
Didn't like how Ovi played PP in the first period. When he could shoot, he'd pass, and when he tried to shoot, the defenseman was too close to him. What he whole NHL has understood now is how to play vs. Ovi. At the exact moment he shoots (slapshot or wrist, doesn't matter), put a stick there to block his stick, not a puck, but the stick. So what Ovi could do before passing? At least, at least pretend that you are shooting.
But Ovi did great during the power play when Caps made it even and Green scored on PP. Ovi abandoned the point, went to the net and stayed there. This move totaly screwed Pens special team. All of a sudden Ovi was gone from the point, so where are their pre-game instructions? What to do, who to block, Ovi's not there! And Greenie did it. Thank you, Sir!
Shootout aftermath:
Ovi scores, but it was not enough...
A nice effort by Caps, let me say, awesome effort. We are talking about the team that just had 8 games losing streak.
Go, Caps!
Ovechkin's stats:
After the 1st:
Total ice time 08:20, 7 shifts, average 01:11, PP 03:42, even 04:38, 4 shots on goal, 4 attempts blocked, 1 missed, 3 hits, 1 takeaway, 2 faceoffs lost.
After the 2nd:
2 penalty minutes, total ice time 16:23, 14 shifts, average 01:10, PP 07:34, even 08:49, 4 shots on goal, 5 attempts blocked, 3 missed, 4 hits, 1 giveaway, 1 takeaway, 2 faceoffs lost.
After the 3rd:
2 penalty minutes, total ice time 23:13, 22 shifts, average 01:03, PP 07:34, even 15:39, 5 shots on goal, 5 attempts blocked, 3 missed, 5 hits, 1 giveaway, 1 takeaway, 2 faceoffs lost.
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Bonus coverage:
HBO 24/7 Penguins Capitals Ep. 2: Ovechkin at Home from Greg Wyshynski on Vimeo.
Alex Ovechkin Gets A Rough Fisting, Sits Incredibly Close To The TVOvechkin is certainly not camera shy (well, at least most of the time he isn’t), and his extra airtime during last night’s episode allowed hockey fans to get a closer look into the life of the Russian phenom. Things started with a rubdown from a team trainer, which became somewhat awkward when Ovi began moaning and grunting as he received some work on an area that almost turned this from an R-rated show to an X-rated one.
His hamstring massage was followed up by a trip home, where we not only learned that this $124-million man still lives with his parents, but he also sits incredibly close to the television while playing video games.
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what a hard fought game. our PP needs to figure something out, and please get ovie off the point and on the hash marks like stamkos. anyways got some photos to share.
The Ovie smile looks just as good with the WC hat
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/Margefro87/DSC_0431.jpg
Ovie Pre-Game
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/Margefro87/DSC_0462.jpg
Ovie's face is priceless
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/Margefro87/DSC_0536.jpg
The puck mark on the glass makes this shot of Laich look like he is outside and we can see his breath.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y60/Margefro87/DSC_0448.jpg
also you do know that Ovie shootout goal isn't from tonight right :) I dunno if there just aren't videos of it up yet or if you uploaded the wrong one, either way Ovie has improved a lot in the shootouts, too bad no one else has...
Ugh. They need to read the goalie better for shootouts. Green is the only one- other than Ovie- who realized going for the glove was pointless. Too bad he noticed too late. By the second shot- or by the end of OT at least- you should get the idea that the dude is good with his glove.
I was impressed by the game though. A lot better than recent plays. Their pp really needs work though, as does general play making drills and stuff. Overall though, it was a good, tough game that they didn't give up on.
Semin played better than the first game back, but I can't help feeling he might be playing hurt. I hope I'm wrong, but he seems to be a little slow and unsteady on his feet for someone who is usually sharp and fast.
Green had a good game. Played pretty much the whole game, despite being hit at every possible chance they got. Grr, back off Greenie! Nice goal, too. Looked happy with that. Too bad they couldn't see if the OT one was in. Sigh.
Neuvy was effing amazing! He made so many good saves, especially in the shootout. It's just too bad he couldn't have held on a little longer.
I liked the Caps effort overall tonight. The game had the look and feel of a playoff game. Considering the struggles the team has had, getting a point is promising. However, Ovie postgame wasn't satisified, he felt they should have got two points. The PP needs a lot of work, and if not for Mike Knuble's SHG the Caps might possibly would have come away empty.
I can't wait for the Caps-Pens rematch at the Winter Classic on New Year's Day.
I agree that they played very well yesterday, except for the PP. Again, too much passing and not enough straight shooting the puck.
The review of episode 2 was the funniest thing I have read in a while, never thought I would read the words Ovi and rough fisting in the same sentence though ;-)
Not sure why the x-rating would be a problem. More Ovi porn!
It's going to be interesting to see what they show in the next episode from the game, as well as the holiday celebrations for the guys. Wonder if Nick and Marcus do anything Swedish?
I was very impressed with the way Ovechkin played last night. Seemed like the old Ovi, just going out and playing hockey and not thinking. Bring on 1/1/11!
@Anon: I agree, he's looked like he's thinking too much. I think maybe what people are saying was getting to him a little. It's easy to understand though- it's hard to ignore when you're told to change your style from your coach, not just the media.
He needs to think less about passing. If he doesn't see a shot, pass, but there have been too many chances he could have had where he just passes. Too many passes doesn't equal good opportunities. It gets predictable and sharpens the goalie.
Not just him though, I've noticed everyone passing a little more than usual. Play how you know how to play and you'll be good. The game against the Pens was refreshing- even though they lost, it was a good game with lots of heart on both sides. I just feel bad for Greener! :0(
I thought Cindy sucked though. No need to pay attention to a player who sucks.
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