GDT: (#58): 2/4/2010 • Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers • 7:00pm • MSG (HD)

[giacomin1]

Originally Posted by OrbitalDynamics

We lost a game to the Caps last year at around this time too.Lead and ended up losing in the skills competition.

Actually we lost in OT on a goal by Shaone Morrisonn. I was there and suffered through it. Blown 4 goal lead!

[Clowe Knows Best]

Originally Posted by 94now

True. I think the distractions like Kotalik's request for a trade derailed the team in Jan. while goaltending problems effected them in Nov-Dec. The lack of talent below Gaborik made that worse. Now with Jokinen addition, Kotalik departure and Hank holding up there may be hope that they will catch the 8th spot. Last night showed they can lose the playoff series with Caps showing some dignity at worse and some competitiveness at best. Not bad given the situation.

The only reason we were in that game because the officials decided to make it into a post lock out game. 7 power play goals combined if I'm not mistaken? There was absolutely no flow to that game at all. Yeah it was exciting because there were 11 goals scored but there was no 5 on 5 play at all. Games like last night give off a false sense of reality in my opinion.

[94now]

Originally Posted by rangers32185

The only reason we were in that game because the officials decided to make it into a post lock out game. 7 power play goals combined if I'm not mistaken? There was absolutely no flow to that game at all. Yeah it was exciting because there were 11 goals scored but there was no 5 on 5 play at all. Games like last night give off a false sense of reality in my opinion.

The number of PP was not out of ordinary. Both goalies were not particularly very sharp, although they gave an impression of playing hard.
This was the hockey NHL wants. This was what hockey will be.

[qwertyaas]

In case noone saw this, I found it hilarious.

TSNBobMcKenzie - NHL checking out another laser pointer episode. This time, aimed at Jose Theodore, in the final minute of Rangers-Caps. Brutal.

NYP_Brooksie@TSNBobMcKenzie No wonder Rangers scored five goals.