Series Discussion: Caps vs Canadiens de Montréal (Caps win series 4-1)

[aonb]

i think its a good time to have some discussion about this series apart from roster discussion thread

We're not going to be suck this year, right?

Right???

 

[ovikovy817]

Tighten things in front of the net and you'll be fine.

 

[marcel snapshot]

Hopefully, Ted persuades the league that the Caps don't do Easter Sunday playoff day games anymore

 

[notDkristich]

We go down 0-2. Rip 4 straight

 

[NoVaCapsFan]

Goaltending is the key. We have two guys who are capable of supporting a deep run, gotta think one of the will come thru. So I am picking Habs in four. Jinx.

 

[Blades of Steel]

they're bacccccckkkkkkk

 

[Neil Racki]

i think its a good time to have some discussion about this series apart from roster discussion thread

We're not going to be suck this year, right?

Right???

Total suck

Game 4 might not be necessary

 

[tenken00]

Ah. Dredging up the painful memories of 2009-2010.

Time to exorcise some demons, boys. Pretty please? lol.

 

[Langway]

Merde.

 

[John Price]

winnable series but the best Caps need to play. curious how Thompson does.

 

[Blades of Steel]

I fully expect the team to dial it in, i have faith in Carbs to get them straight for game 1.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

As long as nothing stupid happens, Caps should take this in 6. If we get Protas and LT in great shape, maybe we can close it out early.

 

[zappa4ever]

The way we've ramped it up and flipped the switch down the stretch should translate to us getting steamrolled 3-0 in the 1st pd. of gm1; after that I think Caps get it together and TCB

I look forward to Willy/OV et al to give Demidov a proper "welcome"

 

[Corby78]

If the real caps show up we win in 4 or 5. However; I haven't seen that team in a while. Habs in 4.... Now prove me wrong.

 

[pman25]

Break Lane Hutson in half, get him!

 

[um]

I want to be excited, but I'm more nervous than anything.

Haven't won a round since 2018.

Hopefully this is the new era Caps.

 

[Monsterrain]

Im nervous. We need protas back. Caps in 6 i think.

 

[filinski77]

Any updates on Thompson and Protas? Haven't seen much lately

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Looks like Monday

 

[Blades of Steel]

Looks like Monday

yep




also stevenson in net tonight vs pens, I assume that means LT won't be ready for game 1.

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[Kazer]

I want to be excited, but I'm more nervous than anything.

Haven't won a round since 2018.

Hopefully this is the new era Caps.

I'm of two minds in terms of nerves. On the one hand, this year feels as though it could be our last best chance to win a second Stanley Cup in the Ovechkin era. On the other hand, I had mentally accepted that we were done for this era after the 22-23 season. Merely making the playoffs last year was incredible after watching the team decline and then lose Backstrom. And then this year has been honestly one of my favorite seasons to follow the team since the Ovechkin era started, probably only surpassed by 07-08 (despite the ending) and 17-18.

There's also some good bulletin board material out there, if the players feed off that sort of thing. Moneypuck has the Caps cup odds at 9th (tied with LAK). Vegas odds largely agree, though it depends on the specific sports book. ESPN bet has us 9th. And that's despite winning the East and finishing 2nd in the NHL in points.

Final thought - it also feels a lot better, even in a somewhat nervous year, post 17-18. My playoff anxiety was off the charts back then compared to what it is now.

 

[notDkristich]

yep




also stevenson in net tonight vs pens, I assume that means LT won't be ready for game 1.

Capitals Notebook: Stevenson To Make NHL Debut, Ovechkin In, Protas & Thompson Updates

As the Washington Capitals wrap up their regular season on Thursday against the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, they'll see an NHL debut between the pipes.

thehockeynews.com

I think they are taking 0 risk since it's the last game. I think he starts Game 1 as does Protas.

 

[um]

I think they are taking 0 risk since it's the last game. I think he starts Game 1 as does Protas.

Is a rusty goalie not a risk?

 

[notDkristich]

Is a rusty goalie not a risk?

yes it most certainly is. i'm thinking the calculus is rusty goalie vs injured goalie who misses the entire playoff run.

coaching staff likely has the same thought we do that Montreal is a favorable matchup and its worth the risk.

plus, throw a bone to stevenson. he might be backup goalie at some point in playoffs.

 

[Blades of Steel]

I think they are taking 0 risk since it's the last game. I think he starts Game 1 as does Protas.

You could say that but he's had so much time off, i doubt they suddenly throw him in game 1. If i'm a betting man, its Charlie.

FWIW, i hope you're right