Ovi too focused on hitting to score

The Bruins did an excellent job of bottling up the ALL the Caps all night. Worked to perfection since it prevented the Caps from getting any kind of good scoring opportunities.

Caps must come up with a new strategy if they hope to survive more than 4 games in this series. OK, does Hunter have the brains to do so?

Last change is a godsend in the playoffs.

It's an odd tact to take against the Bruins, who have a lot of big hitters on the team. Washington is better off trying to open up the game and hoping they can outscore the B's.

B's won the hit battle, 40-29 last night. Games like this are going to wear out Washington.

This game may not have even made it to OT if it weren't for the performance of Holtby.

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Originally posted 08:37 AM ET  04.13 by THE BISHOP!

This game may not have even made it to OT if it weren't for the performance of Holtby.

On the little bit we got to watch in the intermissions + OT up here (why in God's name did CBC get this one?! Why not give it to TSN and let them put it on the deuce?!), Holtby was phenomenal. For Wash's sake, I hope it wasn't a one-off.

I'll take the hitting over scoring any day from the Caps, although the B's need to start scoring on the power plays. I felt bad for Marchand; that puck just wouldn't sit still for him. And what a good game by Holtby. If he continues playing like that the Caps may have found their goalie!

Go B's

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:41 AM ET  04.13 by dblewis03

If he continues playing like that the Caps may have found their goalie!Go B's

See Varlamov, 2009.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 08:41 AM ET  04.13 by dannylimes

Holtby was phenomenal. For Wash's sake, I hope it wasn't a one-off.

Washington seems to do this in the playoffs with some frequency. They seem to find a young goalie that is very tough, for at least the 1st round:
Jim Carey
Varlamov
Neuvirth
now Holtby
Here's hoping for the kid's sake he isn't the next in the line og these guys. I don't think any of them were/are all the good long term. The jury is still out on Neuvirth, but I've seen nothing special

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:37 AM ET  04.13 by THE BISHOP!

This game may not have even made it to OT if it weren't for the performance of Holtby.

I saw a lot of the game and I agree. Holtby was the only reason the Caps were in that game. I liked the way some of the players, including Ovie came out and talked to the kid. Hope the Caps go far so Wilkes-Barre doesn't have to face him in the playoffs.

Ovie laid the smack down on Chara in the corner that one time.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:37 AM ET  04.13 by THE BISHOP!

This game may not have even made it to OT if it weren't for the performance of Holtby.

Agree

Ovi too focused on hitting to score

Maybe he's trying to get the rest of those guys to follow suit?

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 08:41 AM ET  04.13 by dblewis03

although the B's need to start scoring on the power plays.

B's are not the only ones who need to do this ;)

0-4 last night

Anyone see the Post-Gamer????

Kelly and Thomas, with Kelly donning the 'necklace'. Dont want to be the missing link ;)

Gotta love hockey

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Originally posted 09:18 AM ET  04.13 by NY Rangers

B's are not the only ones who need to do this ;)0-4 last night

The B's waited til the Finals to score on the PP last year. Maybe made the road a little tougher for themselves but they still got to their destination.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:34 AM ET  04.13 by Schad - Notorious Deadbeat

It's an odd tact to take against the Bruins, who have a lot of big hitters on the team. Washington is better off trying to open up the game and hoping they can outscore the B's.B's won the hit battle, 40-29 last night. Games like this are going to wear out Washington.

hopefully they can keep that type of grind up..they will wear down all the opponents like they did last year

He has never been afraid to be a physical player. That is what makes him such a great player is he can inspire teammates in different ways. It can be a long series and hits can take their toll. But then again, they are not paying him 8 mil to hit.

I must say as much as I ripped on VS, now NHLSN, I got to watch three different games at one time last night, well done.
As Danny said though, Bruins got the matchups they wanted, home ice. Will be interesting to see how this series goes when Hunter can get Ovi away from the Chara pairing.

QUOTE(#17):

Originally posted 09:31 AM ET  04.13 by Nard Dog

I must say as much as I ripped on VS, now NHLSN, I got to watch three different games at one time last night, well done.As Danny said though, Bruins got the matchups they wanted, home ice. Will be interesting to see how this series goes when Hunter can get Ovi away from the Chara pairing.

I see the B's splitting up Chara and Seidenburg in Washington, just to irritate Ovechkin.

He was so preoccupied with hitting those 2, keep that ball rollin'!

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Originally posted 09:17 AM ET  04.13 by Spiny Norman

Ovi too focused on hitting to scoreMaybe he's trying to get the rest of those guys to follow suit?

Maybe he's too focused on hitting the buffet? Perhaps he spent too much time around ole Brucie?

Or maybe he "cursed" himself with that "Ovechtrick" commercial? LOL

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 09:20 AM ET  04.13 by dannylimes

The B's waited til the Finals to score on the PP last year. Maybe made the road a little tougher for themselves but they still got to their destination.

so your saying there is hope for the Rangers? ;)