Is there a narrative that the Capitals are sacrificing everything to get Ovechkin the Goal Record? Is there a double standard with regards to Crosby?

[SkinsFan09]

I don't know what to tell you. They even had a timer showing his shift length a few times. Announcers were making comments.

Maybe he only goes on when the refs have their hands up haha. I noticed they were very aggressive in delaying the PP starting. Interesting strategy

Just looked, and ya he leads the league in PP TOI/game. 4:23, next closest is 3:56

He's also the most efficient even strength goal scorer in the league right now. Yes in one game when they had a double minor he stayed on the ice for a really long shift in Philly but the production this year is not a function of simply being on the PP a lot as is easily evidenced by his even strength stats.

 

[DJJones]

He's also the most efficient even strength goal scorer in the league right now. Yes in one game when they had a double minor he stayed on the ice for a really long shift in Philly but the production this year is not a function of simply being on the PP a lot as is easily evidenced by his even strength stats.

It can be both. His shot is obviously still outrageous. But his PP TOI to total TOI must be leagues ahead of anyone else in the league. Plus 6 on 5 and 5 on 6 situations

 

[SkinsFan09]

It can be both. His shot is obviously still outrageous. But his PP TOI to total TOI must be leagues ahead of anyone else in the league. Plus 6 on 5 and 5 on 6 situations

Only 8 PP goals this year, this isn't like past seasons where his ES to PPG ratio was 50/50.

 

[DJJones]

Only 8 PP goals this year, this isn't like past seasons where his ES to PPG ratio was 50/50.

He has 14 5 on 5 goals. Which ya, that's still solid.

He's like 40 with a great shot. Of course they're giving him the easy minutes. It would be stupid not too.