Do we have to tell you that Krejci's inconsistent play has hurt this team badly this season?
Yep, there is a massive difference with Krejci and Bergy, the most obvious being, when David is immersed in one of his Houdini funks, he does little to nothing else on the ice in the way of intangeables, Bergy isn`t anything like that, nor Marchand IMO, they both still move their feet, try and get involved.
I think what most get frustrated with DK about is the fact that we know he`s got the fire in him, he just won`t bring it more consistently.
Got home at midnight. Wow, what a whinefest this thread is.
Game thoughts:
Bruins controlled the play from the start (only two Caps shots in the first? That's insane.) but couldm't connect. There were at least four great scoring chances in the first period that weren't even shots on goal because players didn't have their sticks on the ice.
Seemed to be one of those nights when the weird bounces were going to go the Caps' way.
Kelly's line had their first struggly game in a while.
With Neuvirth in goal, they should have just thrown more pucks at the net. Instead they tried to get fancy several times and cost themselves chances.
Marchand had a tough game, and so did Ference, which was why I was so glad to see Ference tie it up.
No quit in this team. No panic late, they just kept working and tied it up with some solid play. Krejci was outstanding and the key to the comeback. Why people ***** about him so much is beyond me.
Shootout candidates are chosen in practice. The Bruins have been ridiculously successful in the SO this year, especially compared to years past. Thomas just flat out fell on the first shot. **** happens.
My last game of the season at the Garden and my son and I had fun.
Got home at midnight. Wow, what a whinefest this thread is.
Game thoughts:
Bruins controlled the play from the start (only two Caps shots in the first? That's insane.) but couldm't connect. There were at least four great scoring chances in the first period that weren't even shots on goals because players didn't have their sticks on the ice.
Kelly's line had their first struggly game in a while.
With Neuvirth in goal, they should have just thrown more pucks at the net. Instead they tried to get fancy several times and cost themselves chances.
Marchand had a tough game, and so did Ference, which was why I was so glad to see Ference tie it up.
No quit in this team. No panic late, they just kept working and tied it up with some solid play. Krejci was outstanding and the key to the comeback. Why people ***** about him so much is beyond me.
Shootout candidates are chosen in practice. The Bruins have been ridiculously successful in the SO this year, especially compared to years past. Thomas just flat out fell on the first shot. **** happens.
My last game of the season at the Garden and my son and I had fun.
Boring game for sure til the end, I`m not sure anyone playing the Caps last night could have popped lots of goals, talk about a team in 100% defend mode. A point snagged, closer to the Division title, I`m ok with that.
I would however like to see if Johnny B can pull a Chara in the shootout
Hendricks has such good hands for a tough guy. That move was filthy even if Timmy did fall by his own doing...glad they at least got a point out of it. Not bad for being down 50 out of 60 minutes or whatever it was.
Hendricks has such good hands for a tough guy. That move was filthy even if Timmy did fall by his own doing...glad they at least got a point out of it. Not bad for being down 50 out of 60 minutes or whatever it was.
True but that backhand by Laich was far more impressive for me, that was a rifle of a back hand
How can anyone e upset about the game??? It was a boaring style of play from the caps. We had chances played decent then turned it up a notch and tied the game. All shootout goals were SICK from caps. Nothing anyone could do about it.
Man I really don't think it was as bad as people are making it out to be.
Washington is a pretty talented team that was in playoff mode. The really frustrating part is I thought the B's were dominating them for 50 of 65 minutes. The refs let some stuff go for them but they let the same stuff go for us. Good hitting. I was pretty entertained last night. When the B's did let down, unfortunately it came when we had the 5 min PP and then when the Caps were skating up a storm in the third.
Ultimately, I thought we had the momentum at the end and would have won in a playoff OT format.
High points: Timmy is obviously the goat for the shoot out, but I thought he actually had a good game and is carrying the energy from the last few.
Marchand is looking extra hungry again.
Seguin is looking a little more physical.
Chara seems to be completely rebounded from whatever had him down.
Passing is looking a lot sharper than a few weeks ago.
Downsides:
Powerplay, at least it looks not as foolish as last year....... That's all I got.
Krejci seemed to miss more than a couple opportunities last night. I have faith he'll turn it around.
Hey we got a point and we are a playoff "lock" from a game that looked like a loss late in the 3rd period. I'll take it, now just win tommorow and finish it. Let the guys get some rest before the 2nd season..
Bruins have had a habit of completely dominating play for a large part of games and still losing, and the same happened last night.
That has to be bad luck... right? Lack of finish maybe?
I didn't think they got that many chances. They controlled the play and the puck most of the night, but didn't generate much.
I'd like to see Peverley on Krejci's wing and Seguin back with Bergeron. I think those lines are better than the other way. Peverley on Bergeron's wing controls the puck a lot, but doesn't seem to get the chances, I think Seguin compliments Bergeron better and the same with Peverley and Krejci.
I didn't think they got that many chances. They controlled the play and the puck most of the night, but didn't generate much.
I'd like to see Peverley on Krejci's wing and Seguin back with Bergeron. I think those lines are better than the other way. Peverley on Bergeron's wing controls the puck a lot, but doesn't seem to get the chances, I think Seguin compliments Bergeron better and the same with Peverley and Krejci.
Agree with it all. Lucic/Krejci/Peverly was good enough for the Finals, and the Bergeron/Seguin/Marchand line have been great this season. I'd like to see them kept together through the playoffs.
Too bad Horton won't likely make a return. That just makes all three lines that much better.
Agree with it all. Lucic/Krejci/Peverly was good enough for the Finals, and the Bergeron/Seguin/Marchand line have been great this season. I'd like to see them kept together through the playoffs.
Too bad Horton won't likely make a return. That just makes all three lines that much better.
Horton is still working out and hasn't had any recent set backs. I'm not ready to give up on him yet, but he probably won't be back.
If he's in the lineup, it's that much better. Although Caron seems to have turned a corner and might be quality in the playoffs.
Bruins have had a habit of completely dominating play for a large part of games and still losing, and the same happened last night.
That has to be bad luck... right? Lack of finish maybe?
It was funny, I kept picturing the hockey gods making the puck bounce weirdly and having a good laugh on the Bruins, then after the Caps took the lead saying, "wait, they don't deserve to win" and letting the B's tie it up.
Bruins came within an inch of winning in OT but unfortunately it was Johnny Boychuk, god love him, who had the best chance in close.
Good to get the point at the least. I can't dismiss that comeback. IMO it shows this is a team with heart.
I didn't think they got that many chances. They controlled the play and the puck most of the night, but didn't generate much.
I'd like to see Peverley on Krejci's wing and Seguin back with Bergeron. I think those lines are better than the other way. Peverley on Bergeron's wing controls the puck a lot, but doesn't seem to get the chances, I think Seguin compliments Bergeron better and the same with Peverley and Krejci.
Yeah I feel like Peverley and Seguin bounced around as the top 2 RW last night. Seguin had a good run playing with Lucic, but long haul he belongs with Marchand and Bergeron. With Marchand's agility/quickness, and Bergeron's absurd awareness of all things hockey, they're usually a huge threat. Krejci likes to play at a much slower pace, and it's not that I think Peverley can't play an uptempo game...I just don't think Seguin can play the slow style as well.
Got home at midnight. Wow, what a whinefest this thread is.
Game thoughts:
Bruins controlled the play from the start (only two Caps shots in the first? That's insane.) but couldm't connect. There were at least four great scoring chances in the first period that weren't even shots on goal because players didn't have their sticks on the ice.
Seemed to be one of those nights when the weird bounces were going to go the Caps' way.
Kelly's line had their first struggly game in a while.
With Neuvirth in goal, they should have just thrown more pucks at the net. Instead they tried to get fancy several times and cost themselves chances.
Marchand had a tough game, and so did Ference, which was why I was so glad to see Ference tie it up.
No quit in this team. No panic late, they just kept working and tied it up with some solid play. Krejci was outstanding and the key to the comeback. Why people ***** about him so much is beyond me.
Shootout candidates are chosen in practice. The Bruins have been ridiculously successful in the SO this year, especially compared to years past. Thomas just flat out fell on the first shot. **** happens.
My last game of the season at the Garden and my son and I had fun.
That is always a good thing.
I hope the B's win at least one in NY and that there are NO injuries.
I thought Peverly was given too much of a role in last night's game. Clode is rushing him a bit, I believe.
Also, no idea what Corvo is doing on the ice with under a minute in OT. IN-SANE.
B's were skating in molasses all night, it seemed. Lousy game to watch.
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No matter what, Soderberg would've scored there
True but that backhand by Laich was far more impressive for me, that was a rifle of a back hand
I actually haven't seen the Laich one yet. I got home from work around 4:30 AM and Sportscenter only had the Hendricks one from the shootout (shocker, I'm surprised they even pronounced his name right given that he is a hockey player and all), but I'll take your word for it. Scoring on a beauty backhand is always impressive.
That is always a good thing. 
