Playoff Hockey!

[arturo7]

Caps are rollin

 

[day_trippr]

I think the Caps might have got away with interference on that 5th goal...

 

[Boomer]

He was playing the puck.

 

[day_trippr]

Uh huh. Looked like a drop pass then clean out the defenseman.

No matter, this game is ovah...

 

[Boomer]

Over for sure; but, if the defenseman is engaged with the puck, which he was, he should have his head on a swivel!

I think we’re gonna see some gloves drop before the whistle blows.

 

[day_trippr]

Did the d-man ever get close to that puck? NHL.com doesn't have that replay up yet.
Aaanyway...just noticed the most impressive Red-Out I think I've ever seen. DC was up for this game for sure.
Hope it goes 6 so the Caps can win at home...

Cheers!

 

[Boomer]

Did the d-man ever get close to that puck? NHL.com doesn't have that replay up yet.
Aaanyway...just noticed the most impressive Red-Out I think I've ever seen. DC was up for this game for sure.
Hope it goes 6 so the Caps can win at home...

Cheers!

Looked to me like it was still right behind Oshie when the hit happened.

Regardless, Vegas better get off their @$$es if they want this cup.

 

[JohnSand]

I heard the announcer say that Vegas was sending a message with the rough play.
I read that message as "We can take penalties and give up goals"

 

[hoppyfondue]

I heard the announcer say that Vegas was sending a message with the rough play.
I read that message as "We can take penalties and give up goals"

Yeah, I also heard them say something about the Knights starting to play rough and the Caps just deciding to take the dirty hits and score goals to embarrass the Knights more. Fantastic game though. I'm excited to see how Vegas responds.

 

[GrogNerd]

I say let the Knights have the next one, so the Caps can hoist the Cup on home ice

#ALLCAPS

 

[Boomer]

I say let the Knights have the next one, so the Caps can hoist the Cup on home ice

#ALLCAPS

I’ve been saying Caps in 5 since before it started so I kinda wanna see a Caps win in Vegas.

 

[GrogNerd]

I’ve been saying Caps in 5 since before it started so I kinda wanna see a Caps win in Vegas.

That also works

 

[JohnSand]

It's been a great series.

 

[day_trippr]

"#ALLCAPS"
Love it - that's brilliant!

Cheers!

 

[schematix]

It'd be a better series if Vegas could be competitive.

 

[day_trippr]

I wouldn't count them out quite yet - there's a reason they got this far, after all.
Maybe they get their mojo from the gawdawful LV pregame shows

Cheers!

 

[GrogNerd]

I wouldn't count them out quite yet - there's a reason they got this far, after all.
Maybe they get their mojo from the gawdawful LV pregame shows

Cheers!

didn't help in Game 2

We Caps fans will ALWAYS remember "The Save" (we were on the short side of the exact same situation in Game 2 in '98 with Esa Tikkanen. Caps would have still lost the Cup, but it wouldn't have been a sweep)

just like any Redskins fan over the age of 40 (& most younger fans) knows what "70 Chip" is

 

[JohnSand]

While they are in deep trouble now, down 3-1, every game has been close except #4. Even then, they came back enough to make it interesting.

 

[passedpawn]

I purposely avoided the opening tonight, just can't deal with epic ridiculousness.
Looks like the Knights are at it again...

Man I disagree. This is EXACTLY what pro sports needs. That was a very cool opening tonight. Swords! Pro sports is merely entertainment for the masses. As long as the play on the ice is legit, I'm all for the entertainment before. More swords!

 

[day_trippr]

So you're the one.



I skipped it again. It makes me feel like I'm losing IQ points if I watch it...

Game ON!

 

[schematix]

Not the outcome I was hoping for but great ending for both teams.

 

[Boomer]

Caps in 5.

 

[Scturo]

Happy for Ovechkin, plus the Knights beat the King’s,

 

[day_trippr]

The Caps offensive zone passing was just phenomenal at even strength in this series - which made their power plays that much more effective.
They were deadly with the puck, so I'm not surprised they went 4-1 in the finals.
Good for them, they definitely deserved the trophy.

So that's that for the 2018 season. Next up: the drama of Free Agency on July 1...

Cheers!

 

[GrogNerd]

I thought they were coming back to DC to try again, turned it off 1/2way thru the 3rd.

apparently, 8 seconds before Smith-Pelly tied it up

woke up to this

 

[GrogNerd]

and to the Golden Knights: you guys have nothing to be ashamed of, you played some damn fine hockey and did almost the impossible.

and to the Knights' fans: We Caps fans waited 24 years to get where you are now IN YOUR FIRST YEAR. our first year is down in the history books as worst season ever for any pro sports franchise. & we had to wait another 20 to get to the finals again and finally win it.

DC sports team fans have wrote the book on "wait til next year" it hurts, but it makes the payoff that much sweeter when it arrives. and as a fan, it's your JOB to believe it will happen

let's do this again, it was fun. same time next year

#ALLCAPS

now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go shop for some STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS swag

 

[Boomer]

and to the Golden Knights: you guys have nothing to be ashamed of, you played some damn fine hockey and did almost the impossible.

and to the Knights' fans: We Caps fans waited 24 years to get where you are now IN YOUR FIRST YEAR. our first year is down in the history books as worst season ever for any pro sports franchise. & we had to wait another 20 to get to the finals again and finally win it.

DC sports team fans have wrote the book on "wait til next year" it hurts, but it makes the payoff that much sweeter when it arrives. and as a fan, it's your JOB to believe it will happen

let's do this again, it was fun. same time next year

#ALLCAPS

now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go shop for some STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS swag

He’s not lying. Only a true fan would go to sleep halfway through the third in the last game of the Stanley Cup finals.

 

[GrogNerd]

yeah. had surgery yesterday & wasn't thinking it would be the "last game"

 

[GrogNerd]

been waiting for this a while

 

[Boomer]

That’s my point. You expected them to $hit the bed. That’s how I know you’re a true fan.

 

[GrogNerd]

Ok... joke is on me. I overreacted & I apologize

It's early & my face hurts

I still want to show off my jersey collection

Gained so much weight since I married an Italian girl, quit smoking & started brewing, only the Oates fits.

That's right... my hockey jerseys DON'T FIT!

 

[Boomer]

No worries.

 

[Genghis]

That breeze you just felt was bookies everywhere breathing a sigh of relief.

 

[GrogNerd]

today, we do what Ovi wants us to do

 

[jcav]

Just want to congratulate the Caps and all their fans! It's been a long time coming for them. Even though I wanted to see the Knights win after my Lightning lost to the Caps, I am happy for Ovechkin as he finally gets to hoist the cup! It was an exciting play off season and I had fun modulating with all of you who participated here!

John

 

[passedpawn]

Yea that was fun. See you next year!

 

[day_trippr]

yeah. had surgery yesterday[...]

Woof. Parotid thing?
Get well soonest.

 

[GrogNerd]

I've been telling people I got hit by a puck and it was "TOTALLY ****ING WORTH IT!"

&thanks for the concern, day_trippr, it was a small basal cell & the cutter got it all. Started off the size of a dime, dermatologist took out a quarter-sized chunk & surgeon enlarged it to puck-sized

Will be all better when the stitches come out on Thursday

 

[jcav]

Glad you got it removed and I hope all is well for you! (I like the puck version better too!)

John

 

[GrogNerd]

Thanks!

If you have to get cancer, this is the kind you want