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They scored 5+ 10 times last year (12% of games), and this year they've done it 3 times (33% of games). So almost 3 times as often.
On another note, the Ranger's game had been their 3rd highest ES xGF% over the last three seasons... now it's been pushed down to 4th, cause the Caps put up an xGF% of 80.32% tonight. That's their 2nd best over the last three seasons.
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Only time will tell. Both goalies have given up top corner short-side goals, which I don't like. 1 of the 3 tonight should not have counted. Protas was tripped, but they didn't call it, allowing Caufield's goal to count.
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Don't agree with that correlation. Caps paid Kuemper $5 million per year, yet he didn't meet expectations as a #1 goalie for us. Lindgren makes $1.1 million, yet he was tied for 1st with 6 shutouts last season! Caps are playing a more offensive type game this season, than last season. So this season the goalies might have to do a little more.
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At this point in 2019 they were 5-2-2, but that was two wins into a stretch where they went 10-0-1. Through 18 games they were 13-2-3 for a 132 point pace, and so far this year they're on a 128 point pace.
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I'm going to need the manufacturer to make me a whole lot more game pucks since more than one person deserves it on almost a nightly basis, but for tonight:
My game puck goes to Aliaksei "The Belarusian Bull" Protas for a goal, an assist, and a colossal 97% xG share on the night.
Honorable mentions to the entire team.
My game puck goes to Aliaksei "The Belarusian Bull" Protas for a goal, an assist, and a colossal 97% xG share on the night.
Honorable mentions to the entire team.
Caps are now 4-0 with me in the house. We once again look so dominate all over the ice. That offsides was on McMichael but such a beautiful short handed goal. I still think McMicahel has a lot of headroom. He needs to clean things up and finish, but damn he is everywhere.
4th line looked strong as well. And Alexyev played great. I really like the way he plays and I’d love to see him get a top 6 slot but only two ways that happens. When injury or when Sandin gets traded.
4th line looked strong as well. And Alexyev played great. I really like the way he plays and I’d love to see him get a top 6 slot but only two ways that happens. When injury or when Sandin gets traded.
Yeah, I thought Alexyev looked fine out there, at least didn’t look rusty. I feel like he’s one of those guys who isn’t going to blow your socks off, but I think he can get better and be a solid 3rd pairing defenseman in this league.
The fourth line is so good.
The fourth line is so good.
Alexyev probably isn’t more than a 3LD in NHL. But he is big, cost controlled, and pretty disciplined now. He is a good luxury at 7/8D. But I think he can play in a top 6 role. Will be interesting if we can sign him as Group6 FA. I hope so.
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Mikey doing zone entires on the PP was a beautiful sight to behold. It hasn’t been that seamless since prime Kuzy.
There were some different looks on the PP tonight. I liked Mikey going in Gretzky’s office too - can keep the goalie off balance and provides another outlet to Ovi.
If PLD stays on the half wall (mostly), I really would like to see him shoot it. He can definitely wire it, and they badly need a threat on the right side to open things up. Especially with no TJ in the bumper to draw defenders away from Ovi.
There were some different looks on the PP tonight. I liked Mikey going in Gretzky’s office too - can keep the goalie off balance and provides another outlet to Ovi.
If PLD stays on the half wall (mostly), I really would like to see him shoot it. He can definitely wire it, and they badly need a threat on the right side to open things up. Especially with no TJ in the bumper to draw defenders away from Ovi.
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there are a lot of guys that can carry it. And Lapierre will make it 3 lines (4th will still dump and chase which is fine). I love the way we carry into the zone collectively.
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I’m hoping they’re just having trouble adjusting to the drastic reduction in shot volume.
Might be a grain of truth to that because the 1st period is typically solid, but as the game wears on they don’t look nearly as sharp.
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What a game it eventually became
1st was a pretty boring low event slog, tho Caps did look better
4 penalties before halfway thru
and down 2-1 had things looking like familiar 'trap game L' territory...
for about a minute and 14 seconds
from there it was Washington Globetrotters vs the Generals it seemed
Duhaime mic'd up gave me a greater appreciation fo sho'
wtf was the pumpkin in post-game? 700 Sixth?
1st was a pretty boring low event slog, tho Caps did look better
4 penalties before halfway thru
and down 2-1 had things looking like familiar 'trap game L' territory...for about a minute and 14 seconds
from there it was Washington Globetrotters vs the Generals it seemed
Duhaime mic'd up gave me a greater appreciation fo sho'
wtf was the pumpkin in post-game? 700 Sixth?
RedRocking
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The org’s pro scouting really has been amazing in the BMac era. If they have the resources (picks, cap room) they’re so good at filling in the missing pieces.
Like, I know Dowd has been great with almost anyone. But, this rebuilt line with Duhaime and Raddysh might be the best version yet.
Still a long ways to go on guys like PLD, Chychrun and Roy. But they make sense. Same with Mangiapane, who is like a better version of Sheary, that can play up and down the lineup.
I have faith in our goalies, especially once the D is fully intact. Chuck was this team’s MVP last season (we don’t sniff the playoffs without him). And he was also solid the year prior. The Vegas guys are angry about losing LT - I think he’ll prove effective.
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Do you think we should have a different defensive system seeing both goalies are south paws?
I saw a stat that almost no goalies in the NHL are lefty much less 2 on the same team
SherVaughn30
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No, I don't think that is necessary. For analytics, there are certain shots on goalies depending on which hand they catch with. I think both goalies just need some adjustment with their mechanics and reads of the play. Both goalies have been caught cheating off the post or going down too soon. It's early in the season, so no goaltending panic yet. You don't want to peak too soon and then fizzle by seasons end.
LT is a long term younger improvement over Kuemper. I believe they are something like 7 years apart.
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He's a big guy who didn't use his size before but now does, and at 6'6 that's a huge thing. Also a really good playmaker so it makes a big difference that he now plays with Ovechkin and Strome who are both good finishers.
I see no reason to stop believing he has another gear. He's a guy that has improved every year since the Caps drafted him.
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So much positivity on this board. It's like we got hacked by 420'd Utopians.
If this team's PP and goalies start improving, this internet simulation might self-terminate.
If this team's PP and goalies start improving, this internet simulation might self-terminate.
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