GDT: Caps @ Blackhawks - 9/28/13 @ 8pm

[SimplySensational]

According to the boxscore, Grabovski didn't win a faceoff, but I know he won the opening faceoff.

 

[Koized]

Capitals looked awful that period. Some of their low IQ players really kill any type of possesion game.

 

[HeyMattyB]

sheesh. caps way outplayed.

Yeah but they're playing a second line and a bunch of AHL'ers against the Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks' (almost) starting lineup, aren't they?

 

[Langway]

Looked like Johansson missed his next shift after taking Carlson's shot up high.

 

[Calicaps]

Yeah but they're playing a second line and a bunch of AHL'ers against the Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks' (almost) starting lineup, aren't they?

Yeah, but still don't like to see them skated around like kids. You need your 2nd & 3rd lines to be able to hold the fort somewhat.

 

[sk84fun_dc]

Looked like Johansson missed his next shift after taking Carlson's shot up high.

I don't care if he says he's ok, they should sit him for the rest of this game; it's preseason!

 

[Calicaps]

I don't care if he says he's ok, they should sit him for the rest of this game; it's preseason!

yep.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Anyone know what channel this game is on for directv center ice?

 

[Langway]

I don't care if he says he's ok, they should sit him for the rest of this game; it's preseason!

He's back.

 

[motorace]

where are these "usual places" youre streaming the game, i cant find it just googling!

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Sign Grabo to an extension now.

 

[SimplySensational]

Grabo finally scores a goal.

 

[brs03]

Total Graboner.

 

[Calicaps]

Great save! Great shot! 1-1.

 

[Langway]

http://www.feed2all.eu/watch/210974/2/watch-chicago-blackhawks-vs-washington-capitals.html

Nice play by Byers to hit Grabovski on the breakaway. IMO a smarter, more skilled player than Volpatti pretty easily.

 

[n3ss]

Who got the assist on grabo's goal?

 

[sk84fun_dc]

He's back.

I don't think it's funny; given what happened last training camp, what's the value of letting him stay in the game?

 

[Calicaps]

Who got the assist on grabo's goal?

Byers ... Beauty of a breakout pass.

 

[SimplySensational]

Who got the assist on grabo's goal?

Byers.

 

[motorace]

thank you langway

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Anyone out there able to explain hybrid icing?

 

[brs03]

Anyone out there able to explain hybrid icing?

Linesman decides, when players reach the faceoff dot, which one he expects would reach the puck first (so not just who gets there first, but who's going faster etc.) Whistles if he thinks the Dman would get there, waves it off if he thinks the forwards would get there. Subjective call, but not a very tough one, and much easier for him to see than who touches the puck first at the boards.

 

[Calicaps]

Anyone out there able to explain hybrid icing?

Basically, it's icing, but when the race reaches the hash marks, the linesman makes a judgement about whether the puck is really up for grabs. If he deems the D man is gonna get, he blows the whistle, but if he thinks the opposing forward has a shot at it, the race is allowed to proceed to the wall.

EDIT: or, just what BRS said.

 

[RandyHolt]

Is it too early to buy a Byers

 

[Calicaps]

Holtby getting his reps in. Jesus.