GDT: GM44: Ducks @ Caps 7:00PM EST

[Fred22406Capsfan]

Ducks are the 2nd worst team scoring goals, so it was just right for LT to get a shutout. I think there have been 5 previous games LT could have had a shutout, but something happened that a goal was scored.

Glad to get the shutout under the team's belt. Go get two in Ottawa.

 

[Lou Sassole]

LT looked so calm in his net the entire game. Not many quality chances against, but he robbed a poor guy backdoor and made it look easy.

I like the 8-80-21 line, it’s good to have two guys who are excellent in terms of puck possession. If we can get Strome and CMM going again, I could see us running away with 1st place in the East.

I think the new lines force both Ovie and Strome to move their feet. PLD and Protas both possess the puck, skate, transition, and forecheck, at a plus level, which makes Ovie's job much easier. McMichael can help transition the puck which helps Strome and Wilson does what he does on the forecheck and net front. Strome's been having a lot of issues at the blue lines in the last month or so, hopefully this change helps with that.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Nice win, 2 points baby.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Hi Caps fans I'm tuning in to to see how the Grate8 is playing...so I'm scoreboard watching for his goals...how has Alexander been playing

He looks as big as a house and skates about as fast as one too. I’m guessing it’s a matter of working his way back into game shape, hopefully he can get back up to speed in a few weeks

 

[stephenball]

I love the forward lines. Kind of want Strome to start viewing himself as the primary shooter on his line for a bit, being away from Ovechkin, but overall a great game and effort from the Caps tonight.

 

[notDkristich]

Ethen was more effective than OV. Promoted to PP1 and 1st line. Never gonna happen, but OVs line is still getting caved in.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I love the forward lines. Kind of want Strome to start viewing himself as the primary shooter on his line for a bit, being away from Ovechkin, but overall a great game and effort from the Caps tonight.

I concur on the Strome shooting more commentary. He’s got a good shot. As much a finisher as a distributor, IMO.

Away from Ovi, he needs to shoot it a lot more. Like….double whatever he was doing

Ethen was more effective than OV. Promoted to PP1 and 1st line. Never gonna happen, but OVs line is still getting caved in.

I didn’t witness them getting “caved in” much this game. Like very little.

80 & 21 simply don’t get caved in often. So 8 isn’t hurting them here.

Give them all a few games. Especially now that the 3rd and 4th lines are gelling.

 

[zappa4ever]

Just what the team needed
Nice simple solid working effort, leaving no doubt of the W going 3-0 into the 3rd, good job
Frank's doing Frank some favors
LT!

 

[RedRocking]

63 pts, AND a shutout - in this economy?!