GDT: ECSF|Game 1|Tampa Bay Lightning @ Washington Capitals | Verizon Center |4.29.11| 7:00

[ixcuincle]

What a save!

[Capitlols]

Some dumb by Ovechkin

[TRASHCAT]

oh semin, you giveth and you taketh away

[Dream Big]

This is a much faster game than the Predators and Canucks first game.

[PuckBuddy]

haha bergeron.

[txpd]

did fehr get rolosons stick in the jewels or was it worse than that?

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Other than the first few minutes, great period. Keep it going and it won't be close.

[tycoonheart]

Ya they woke up after getting scored on

[Drake1588]

The one span when the Lightning should have been in game shape, and the Caps rusty, behind them, they're looking good. Semin and Ovechkin really look dangerous out there. They love playing this club.

[Langway]

If Semin keeps the cute to a minimum he should be in for a big series.

[EroCaps]

Early thoughts...

Caps O looks great against Tampa. The defense needs to adjust to Tampa's pace.

Backstrom still skating soft.

Gagne out would really impact this series.

[Mickstix]

Ovi makin a bid for the norris again.. lol What the hell WAS that?? IF there gonna keep him on the PP point, he's gotta be better than that, period..

[WingmanCD]

I think it's best not to ready much into that period. Both teams were just feeling one another out and getting their legs under them.

The only conclusive thing I've learned is that Roloson isn't looking nearly as godly as we feared he might.

[lotano21]

besides the first 5 min, the caps look just like game 5 vs rrangers.

[Drake1588]

Go Roenick.

[pgreene]

who wants to bet gagne returns?

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

After starting 4 of 12 on faceoffs, the Caps won 10 of the next 13.

[Capitlols]

Originally Posted by pgreene

who wants to bet gagne returns?

He looked out cold, UFC style.

[blueberrydanish]

Originally Posted by WingmanCD

The only conclusive thing I've learned is that Roloson isn't looking nearly as godly as we feared he might.

I wasn't worried about him to begin with. The only thing the caps need to worry about is making sure they play good smart D.

[EroCaps]

Originally Posted by pgreene

who wants to bet gagne returns?

History of concussions, looked concussed. I'd be surprised in this game. I don't think he was trolling for a penalty there.

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Originally Posted by pgreene

who wants to bet gagne returns?

I'd take that bet. He's done for the game.

[Mickstix]

Is the game on CSN in DC?? Here in FL, Versus is usually blacked out for local coverage of the Lightning, but it's Versus only here tonight.. (actually wondering about Sunday.. Was supposed to goto the cabin, but no VS there.. Fish may have to wait till monday.)

[SwedeSpeedBackstrom]

Originally Posted by pgreene

who wants to bet gagne returns?

He sold it pretty hard, lookin for that PP

[WetHog]

Anyone see Downie put Sasha in the DDT and smash Sasha's face into the ice? Someone needs skull thump Downie early and often. Flush him!

[OVrocks]

We are looking good so far it should be 3-1 if not for some rotten luck, we definitely look like the better team. Oh and is it me or is Stamkos soft?